Junior B’s Battle Ballyhea!

Ballyhea – 1:15

Kilworth – 1:09

On Saturday evening our junior hurlers took to Ballyhooly pitch vs Ballyhea for the McAuliffe Hurleys Junior B2 Hurling Championship Final. Ballyhea were first to succeed getting their name on the scoreboard in the 3^rd minute. Not to be outdone, Kilworth scored the next 4 consecutive points from players Leo Coffey, James Moakley and Mikey Wade.  A good first quarter for Kilworth, with strong defending from the backs, saw us up 3 points at the water break. This was quickly levelled by the opposition. It was then tit – for - tat between the sides. A point from Joey Cahill before the half-time whistle blew reduced Ballyhea’s lead to a one-point difference. Half-time score Ballyhea 0:07 v Kilworth 0:06.

The start of the second half was a repetition of the first half, seeing both teams exchange scores, one of which included a superb sideline cut from Captain Shane O’Brien. Ballyhea found the back of the Kilworth net 8 minutes into the second half following a great save from goalkeeper Killian Heggtveit who was unlucky to see his clearance deflected into the net. Heading into the last quarter, Kilworth were down 5 points, a well needed goal from corner forward Leo Coffey lessened the margin to 2 points. Unfortunately, this was as close as we would get to Ballyhea nearing the end of the match.

Hard luck to the players and management in a disappointing end to a great season. As a club, we are very proud of the players and all involved. We look forward to a new season. A special thank you to all our sponsors and supporters.

Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Johnny Tobin Allen, John Horgan, Tim Dunne, Jason Twomey, CPT: Shane O’ Brien (0-2), Trevor Hynes, Seán Beecher, James Moakley (0-1), Brian Casey, Joey Cahill (0-1), Cormac Donnellan, Leo Coffey (1-1), Mikey Wade 0-4 (1f) and Mikey Gowen.

Substitutions: 19. Jason McCarthy for 10. Brian Casey

                           26. Ned O’ Brien for 12. Cormac Donnellan

                           17. Kenny Murphy for 2. Johnny Tobin Allen

First round win for U21s

Kilworth 2.18

Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels 0.14

Kilara Óg got a tonic of a start with a goal from Michael Sheehan two minutes in. The whole first half was nip and tuck between both sides. The concession of frees kept the opposition in the game. The half time score was 1.9 to 10 points Kilara Óg leading by 2 at the short whistle. On the resumption, a similar pattern from the opening half emerged with both teams exchanging points. At the waterbreak in the second half there was still only three points separating the sides with Kilara Óg holding sway. Following this break Kilara Óg completely took over and dominated the remainder of the match. A great goal from Leo Coffey after this break opened a gap of six. Four more points were added by Kilara Óg before the finish, to leave us close out the game with a ten-point margin. This was an encouraging performance by a young Kilara team especially the second half.

Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Johnny Tobin- Allen, Mikey Gowen, PJ Aherne, Fionnan Hickey, Ben Carey, Diarmuid Allen, Eoin Carey (0-2 1F), Luke Carey, Jack Kearney(0-1), Brian Casey, Sean Hegarty, Michael Sheehan (1-10 8F 1 65), Jamie Sheehan (0.4) and Leo Coffey (1-1).

Subs used: Dean Jordan, Paul Hynes, Cathal Donnellan and Anthony Sheehan

LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €5,000

There was no winner of our lotto jackpot this week Monday 5^th of October worth €4,800. The numbers drawn were: 3,15, 19 and 21. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Trish Coughlan c/o Brian Carey. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were: Billy Kelleher c/o Tim McCormack, John Murphy c/o online and Mary Carey c/o Ger Hennessey Hair Studio. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,000 and will take place Monday the 12^th of October. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 lines for €5 and they are available locally in O’ Sullivan’s Centra Kilworth,Carmels Garden Centre, Bedinas Kilworth, Ger Hennessy Hair Studio, Aherne’s pub Kilworth, Cotters Bar Kilworth, The Village Inn Kilworth, The Butchers Bar Kilworth or from any of the usual sellers of our lotto. You can also purchase a lotto ticket online at www.kilworthgaa.com. Be sure and play today for your chance to win this jackpot! Best of luck to all our players! Our next lotto draw will take place on Monday 12^th October outdoors in compliance with the recent Government announcement.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

The club would like to express sympathy to the Daly and Whelan families Kilworth and Ballyduff, and to the Crowley Family Annestown Waterford & Coventry England, following their sad recent bereavements. 

CONGRATULATIONS:

The club would like to congratulate the Kilworth Camogie U12s on their fantastic achievement winning the North Cork Final Also, congratulations to the Kilara Óg U12s footballers on their recent plate success. Great to see such up and coming talent!

The club would also like to extend huge congratulations to newlyweds Brian Sheedy and his wife Elaine on their recent wedding celebration. We wish you many years of happiness together.

The club would too, like to congratulate Mike Walsh and his wife Rebecca on the recent birth of their daughter.

COVID UPDATE:

As of now, all GAA matches have been suspended until further updates from Government.

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MAIN CLUB SPONSORS: Mike Walsh Pharmacy, Aherne’s Pub, The Village Inn, KDC Ltd, Kilally Stables and Mitchelstown Dental Clinic.