FOOTBALLERS BATTLE TO A DESERVING DRAW

KILWORTH 0-8 CHARLEVILLE 0-8

A fantastic point from corner back Luke Carey earned our junior footballers a deserved draw against Charleville in Round 1 of the Fermoy Credit Union North Cork Junior Football Championship played in Castletownroche on Tuesday night.

In a low scoring contest defences were on top for long periods. In the second half Kilworth created some very scorable chances however, kicked a number of wides and in truth would have rued these misses if they hadn’t earned at least a point from this round robin opening championship game.

Missing a number or regulars Kilworth put it up to the reigning North Cork champions from the off and led 0-2 to 0-0 after three minutes. Leo Coffey opening the scoring, followed by a white flag from Jamie Sheehan after claiming a mark. A tough shot from the right for a right footed kicker he made no mistake. Charleville showed why they were crowned 2020 North Cork champions only a few weeks ago and the sides were level after five minutes with two quick points in succession. Both sides went on to have a number of wides and to borrow a phrase that is very topical in hurling at the moment ‘a lot of the play was condensed in the middle third’ with both sets of forwards struggling to find their range. We were reduced to fourteen men in the 19^th minute following a black card for Eoin Carey, the resulting free left it 0-3 to 0-2 to Charleville as the whistle sounded for the first half water break. Against fifteen for most of the second quarter Kilworth played quite well, but again play broke down in the final third and while Charleville looked good through the middle one additional point  was all they had to show for by half time. Their point coming after thirty one minutes left it 0-2 to 0-4 at the short whistle.

Back to a full complement for the second half we had two early wides before Charleville extended their lead to three points by the 36^th minute. Kilworth while playing very well at this stage, were on top in the second quarter but unable to convert and we had to wait until the 46^th minute for the games next score. Dean Jordan found Eoin McGrath who was met with a heavy tackle and had to leave the play. Will Condon converted the resulting free to leave it 0-3 to 0-5 at the second water break.

Kilworth started the final quarter in the ascendency with Will Condon fisting a point in the 50^th minute following good work from Kieran Lane and Nathan Byrne to reduce the arrears to a point. A foul on Eoin Carey while heading for goal was converted by Nathan Byrne kicking a free from the ground to tie the game up 0-5 to 0-5 by the 53rd minute. Charleville upped it and gaining a short spell of domination. Some good defending denied them a goal before they added points in the 55^th and 56^th minutes (1 free) to retake the lead 0-5 to 0-7. Henry Allen made it a one score game again with an opportunist point, dispossessing the Charleville keeper as he emerged from the square after gathering a high ball. Eoin Carey levelled the scores for the third time in the game with a great individual effort, gathering possession close to the side line before a penetrating run and kick off his left dissected the posts for the score of the game to that point. The contest looked to be heading for a draw but in the very next play a lapse in concentration and a mix up in defence allowed Charleville to retake the lead 0-7 to 0-8 with time now at the discretion of the referee. We were afforded one more play and the lads worked the ball confidently up the field with Luke Carey at the end of it to rifle over a kick off his right from the left, with the score of the night  to ensure a draw game. The final whistle sounded following the kick out with the final score 0-8 to 0-8.

It was great to get a result in this game after a good spirited performance full of endeavour and a never say die attitude. The lads now face near neighbours Fermoy in Round 2 Friday night.

Team and scorers: T Twomey, D O’Regan, D Twomey, L Carey (0-1), M O’Callaghan, E Carey (0-1), A O’Hara, E McGrath, K Lane, M Sheehan, N Byrne (0-1 f), P Moakley, L Coffey (0-1), J Sheehan (0-1), W Condon (0-2 1f). Subs used; H Allen (0-1) for P Moakley, D Jordan for E McGrath (inj), R Jordan for M O’Callaghan, J McCarthy (Square) for Mike Sheehan.

Cavanagh’s of Fermoy D2HL Group A; Kilworth 0-10 Charleville 4-20

Five days after championship exit this was always going to be a tough game and it proved a such with the visitors in control from start to finish. Played in Kilworth last Wednesday night (August 4^th) Charleville led 2-14 to 0-4 at half time and continued to dominate the second half to run out comfortable winners 4-20 to 0-10. Team; S Keane, James McCarthy (Elm Place), J Horgan, T Dunne, M O’Callaghan, K Lane, M Gowen, S Beecher, D O’Regan, L Coffey, M Wade, B Casey, A Sheehan, P Moakley, Cathal Donnellan. Subs used; J Moakley. T Collins, R McCarthy and Jack Casey.

FIXTURE

Fermoy Credit Union Junior A Football Championship Group 1 R2: Kilworth V Fermoy , Friday August 13^th in Mitchelstown at 7.45pm.

€11,000 UP FOR GRABS

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €10,800 held on Monday August 9th. The numbers drawn were: 06, 19, 22 and 30. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Chris Wheeler c/o Ber Wheeler. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were: Thomas Twomey c/o Online, Laura McGrath c/o Online, Maura Condon c/o Hair by Helen.  Next week’s jackpot on Monday August 16^th is €11,000. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 lines for €5 and they are available locally in O’ Sullivan’s Centra, Carmel’s Garden Centre, Bedina’s, Ger Hennessy Hair Studio, Hair by Helen, Aherne’s bar, The Village Inn, the Butchers bar, Cotters Bar online at www.kilworthgaa.com or from any of our usual sellers. Be sure and play today for your chance to win the jackpot! Best of luck to all our players! As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support.

GOLF CLASSIC ON THE HORIZON

There are only 4 weeks to go to this year’s Kilworth GAA Club golf classic which will be held in Fermoy Golf Club on Friday September 10^th. As always all monies taken in during the event are set aside specifically for developments within the club ground’s.

The details of the event are as follows; Date: Friday 10^th September 2021, Venue: Fermoy Golf Club, Players: 3 players per team, Format: 3 ball scramble (each players drive to count a minimum of 3 times), Entry Fee: €150.00 per team, Inclusions: Entry to Golf Classic, Refreshments, Meal on Completion of round.

Should you wish to enter a team, sponsor a green or tee box or require further details on the event please do not hesitate to contact Ned O’Brien 087 934 9071 or email secretarybng.kilworth.cork@gaa.ie

ALL IRELAND FINAL TICKETS

At the time of writing the County Board are awaiting information from Croke Park in relation to tickets for Sunday weeks All Ireland hurling final against Limerick. Please keep an eye on the clubs various social media platforms for further details. It is not envisaged that tickets will go on general sale for the final.

ATHLETICS SUCCESS

Congratulations to the local members of the Fanahan McSweeney Athletics Club on their fantastic success at the All Ireland championships last weekend.

KEY FOUND

A car key was found in the club grounds Monday night between the main entrance and the hurling wall on the roadway. Please contact 0879425635 to retrieve.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Slattery family Fermoy and Fenton family Kilworth, the Wheeler and Regan families Kilworth and O’Mahony family Fermoy following their recent bereavements.

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