Kiltrustan Sports Club Clothing Collection

Kiltrustan Sports Club runs a monthly clothing collection on the first Saturday of every month, giving locals in the Elphin area a regular, no-fuss way to pass on clothes they no longer need while supporting the club at the same time. It is a small, practical fixture rather than a big social occasion, one of several standing community dates around Elphin alongside weekly bingo, Tidy Towns workdays and the parish’s mobile library stop, and it runs to the same two-hour window each time it takes place.

What to expect

The collection runs from 11am to 1pm at the club, with bags of clothing dropped off directly rather than needing to be pre-booked or sorted in advance. Collections like this are a common fundraising method for smaller rural sports clubs in Roscommon, where gate receipts alone rarely cover running costs, and the clothing is typically sold on for recycling with proceeds going back into the club. It is a quiet, low-key event, more a practical errand than an occasion to linger, and there is no cost to drop off a donation.

Getting there

Kiltrustan is a rural area near Elphin in north County Roscommon, reached by local road from Elphin town. There is no public transport directly to the club, so a car is the most practical way to attend, with parking available on site.

While you’re in Elphin

Elphin is a short drive away with shops, a church and a community centre worth a visit, and there is more to explore across the north of Co. Roscommon.

Good to know

• Date: First Saturday of every month, next date 5 September 2026
• Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
• Venue: Kiltrustan Sports Club, near Elphin
• Price: free to donate; clothing collection in aid of the club
• Recurrence: monthly, first Saturday