STRONG FOUNDATIONS CAMPAIGN – FOR OUR AND ALL FUTURE GENERATIONS

Introduction:

The construction of our new GAA complex is well underway with Phase 1 that includes the four dressing rooms, public toilets, lift, access to the balcony, storage areas and plant room. This is forecast for completion on time and within budget towards the end of the summer 2025. Our focus has now turned to the completion of Phase 2 and the jewel in the crown of this development - Our Community Gym.

We have an opportunity to bring Phase 2 forward significantly and to complete the same alongside Phase 1, however in order to do so we will need to make up the shortfall in funding of circa €200,000 in a short period of time. It is imperative that we complete this work so the community can get the maximum benefit from the development. It is our main goal that the gym is an asset to be used by all members of the community for years to come. Once completed this gym will be open to all community members at the same rate as GAA members.

What do benefactors get:

All contributors will have their names inscribed on a benefactors wall in our new clubhouse to permanently acknowledge their key role in allowing us to complete the development.

Sponsorship options:

The sponsorship options available include a single donation of €1,000 or €500 with the following payment options available: €1,000 donation spread over 12 or 24 months equal to €19.23 per week for 12 months or €9.61 per week for 24 months ,or a €500 donation spread over 12 months equal to, €9.61 per week for 12 months.

All of the above options include one Cork GAA Rebels Bounty ticket for either 2025 or 2026. Alternative donation options can also be discussed, just approach any committee member privately to discuss how we can accommodate and acknowledge.

Club Tax Benefit:

When donating, club representatives will take you through all options and will also fill out forms which will enable the club to benefit further from revenue for these personal donations (This is at no additional cost and has no implication for the person donating).

These benefits provide significant additional value for the club such as a donation of €1000 on the standard rate of tax the club can reclaim another €250 making the total benefit to the club €1250, and for a donation of €1000 on the higher rate of tax the club can reclaim another €666.67 making the total benefit to the club €1666.67.

Contact details:

John Hegarty 086-4081766, Ber Wheeler 087-6179992, Shane Tobin 087-9425635, John Heggtveit 086-8583332, Mairead Lynch 087-3556778 or any Committee Member. Alternatively by email to kilworthgymfundraiser@gmail.com

CLUB MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE

Club membership for the 2025 season is now open on the GAA membership site ‘Foireann’ and we would ask that you pay your club membership as soon as possible. All players and management teams must be fully paid-up members in advance of returning to training / playing games. If anyone has any questions or issues, please contact club Registrar Rhona Heggtveit on 086-0863816.

Full list of club membership prices are as follows:

Adult Player €70, Adult Non-Player €50, Adult Player & Gym €170, Family (2+2) 2 x Adult Memberships & 2 x Children’s (u18) Memberships €125, Family (2+3) 2 x Adult Memberships & 3 x Children’s (u18) Memberships €140, Husband (Non-Player) & Wife/Partner €70, Husband (Player) & Wife/Partner €90, Juvenile Membership (u18) x 1 child €40, Juvenile Membership (u18) x 2 children €80, Juvenile Membership (u18) x 3 children €100, OAP (Over 65 on 1^st January) €20, Student Membership (Over 18 in Full Time Education) €50, Student Membership & Gym (Over 18 in Full Time Education) €120.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €10,600 held on Tuesday February 04^th, the numbers drawn were: 04, 19, 22 and 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Darren Kenny c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Karen Kenny c/o Online, Sheena Hanrahan c/o Online, & Michelle Kelleher c/o Online. Next week’s jackpot on Monday February 10^th is €10,800.

Tickets cost just €2 each or three lines for €5 and they are available online, in the local business outlets or from your usual local sellers. As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Long/Twomey families, Glanworth/Monadrishane, Kilworth, the Comber/Crowley families, Cork/Shanballymore, the O’Sullivan family, Kilworth/Mitchelstown/Lanzarote, and the Reidy family, Araglen following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

THANK YOU

The club would like to extend its gratitude to clubman Tony Sheehan who has come on board taking up the vacant officer position of club Vice Chairperson for 2025. Míle Buíochas.

UPCOMING FIXTURE

This coming Sunday, February 09^th; O’Sullivan Lewis U21 B Football Championship Quarter Final; Kilworth V Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels in Castletownroche at 12pm.

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

Illustration of the new Kilworth GAA Complex currently in construction