More than 190 Kelly family members gather in Westport for Mayo reunion
Four generations come together for special gathering as part of Mayo Homecoming 2026
More than 190 members of the Kelly family and their families gathered in Westport for a major family reunion at The Grace Hotel on Saturday, September 19.
The gathering brought together four generations of Kelly family members, with relatives travelling from across Ireland and overseas to return to Mayo and celebrate their shared family connections.
The reunion formed part of Mayo County Council’s ‘The Clans of Mayo Homecoming 2026’ initiative, which is encouraging people with Mayo ancestry to come home, reconnect with their roots and experience the communities their families originated from.
Family members of all ages attended the event, providing an opportunity to reconnect with relatives. They met with Vincent, Harry and Cathal Hughes at The Grace Hotel.
The large turnout highlighted the strength of family and diaspora connections to the town, with the Kelly family reunion bringing together relatives who may have been separated by distance and generations.