Red Hugh was victorious in the battle. General Humbert and a French expeditionary force landed at Killala in August 1798. On 5th September 1798 at Carrick-nagat, just outside Collooney, they and their Irish allies routed the garrison troops of Sligo town who had come to Collooney to block their march northwards. There is an annual Mass in Kilvarnet cemetery. The building is now at the planning stage.
Significant work is required on the tower of the parish church.
It is hoped to start this shortly. Ballinacarrow church is being refurbished at the moment.