Sport
The GAA Club in Kiltane is Kiltane GFC. Kiltane were founded in 1964 and wear blue and gold jerseys.They won the Junior and Intermediate Championships in 1972 and 1973 respectively.The fact that Kiltane have maintained their Senior status ever since is a source of tremendous pride to a parish who have always relied upon a very small player pool most of whom are living out of the area.
The soccer club in Bangor Erris is named Bangor Hibernians F.C. Founded in 1995 the club plays in the Premier division of the Mayo Association League and is fully affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland. The club's colours are blue and black vertical stripes. 2009 was historic for the club with its fielding of a B team in the Mayo League. The club President is Miomir Jugin, Belgrade, Serbia.The club crest denotes the "Big Bridge" in Bangor which carries traffic over the Owenmore river and is situated close to the club's home ground namely Ballybeg Park. The Club's first major Junior Cup Final victory came against Partry Athletic in the Tonra Cup in 2006. (1-0 a.e.t.). 2011 has been a historic year for Bangor Hibs with the team recording a second major Cup Final victory by claiming the Tuohy Cup ironically also against Partry Athletic on a 3-0 scoreline in the final which was played in Milebush Park, Castlebar. Just two weeks later on August 7th the team have recorded a first ever League title (PREMIER B) following a 2-1 home win over local rivals Crossmolina.Bangor Hibs were named Mayo League Club of the Year in 2011. The club have recently completed an all weather Astroturf facility at Ballybeg Park suitable for 7/8 a side or 2 x 5 aside football.
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