Drumkilly Hall
Built mainly by local voluntary labour, the Temperance Hall at Drumkilly opened in 1907. It is said that stones from the church that once stood at the end of mill lane were used in the construction of the hall. Over the years, the hall has been used by the pioneer movement, Foróige Clubs, drama groups, traditional musicians and local bands. Concerts, bazaars, badminton classes, dances and musical evenings have also been associated with the hall, which has been in existence for more than one hundred and ten years.
Drumkilly Hall
Drumkilly Development Group has spent the past few years renovating Drumkilly Hall. Fundraising efforts in the local community have enabled the installation of a new roof, new toilet facilities, a new kitchen, a modern stage, new doors, new windows, a new ticketing office, a new entrance and much more.
Kitchen facilities in Drumkilly Hall
On Saturday, 5th May 2018, the newly renovated hall was blessed by Fr Micheál Quinn and was officially reopened by RTE’s Midlands Correspondent, Ciaran Mullooly. A large crowd assembled for the occasion.
Seating area in the hall
Drumkilly Hall is now available for various events, including church events, classes, concerts, local meetings and community gatherings after funerals.
Seating area in the hall
In 2023, the family if the late David Murphy presented a defibrillator to the locals of Drumkilly. The potentially life-saving device is located near the entrance to Drumkilly Hall. David Murphy was principal of Drumkilly National School from 1974 to 2004 and a plaque was unveiled at the hall in his honour.
In Memory of Master David Murphy
Kilnaleck Hall
The hall in Kilnaleck was built in 1931 as a Temperance Hall under the auspices of the pioneer movement. Through time, the hall became parish property and was used primarily for dances, meetings, card games and concerts.
Kilnaleck Hall
