SUCCESS FOR INTERMEDIATE HURLERS

Last week, on Tuesday evening, April 22nd, our Premier Intermediate hurlers travelled to Cloughduv to contest the local contingent at their Ryecourt venue in the fourth round clash of the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Eager for success after two negative results on the bounce against St. Catherine’s and Watergrasshill respectively, Kilworth hit the ground running in this high scoring encounter and held significant advantages at both the half and full time whistles.

Liam Óg Hegarty got Kilworth of the mark through a converted 65” after 3 minutes played and after five wides between the sides with four coming from Kilworth camán’s, Cloughduv finally equalized from a placed ball strike on the 10 minute mark. Kilworth, however, excelled over the next 7 minutes by bagging 2-2 in rapid succession with both goals coming 60 seconds apart from corner forward Liam Óg and midfielder Eoin Carey respectively.

Cloughduv had to wait 18 minutes to nab their second score of the evening all which was down to some fine solid defending from the Kilworth defense. Kilworth once again upped their momentum and kept the umpire busy waving flags by adding a further 1-3 with Michael Gowen at the dispensing end of the Kilworth goal leaving Kilworth ten points in front after 27 minutes played. Cloughduv, however, didn’t sit back and hit some decent scores of their own before the interval to leave the half time scoreline reading 3-07 to 1-04.

The latter half was a high scoring event with both goalkeepers kept busy excelling their puckout strategies. William Condon who was wearing the number 11 jersey and Liam Óg were the Kilworth go to men over the next 15 minutes as they added three points apiece to Cloughduv’s three, which all came from converted frees, leaving the Muskerry divisional outfit twelve points in arrears after 45 minutes played.

The green and gold coloured side didn’t retreat just yet and to their credit finished the strongest of the teams by landing 1-6 over the remaining minutes albeit 1-2 came from placed balls. Jeremy Saich added his name to the scoresheet with an accurately taken point on the 52nd minute and Eoin Carey finished off the Kilworth scoring with three points from play to leave the full time scoreline reading Kilworth 3-17, Cloughduv 2-13.

Up next, Kilworth welcome Bishopstown to the club grounds for the fifth round clash of the Red FM Division 4 Hurling League which takes place tomorrow evening Friday May 02nd at 8pm. All support welcome.

Team & Scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Sean Shanahan, Kieran Lane, Austin O’Hara, Sean Óg Kenneally, David Twomey, Michael Gowen 1-0, Eoin Carey 1-3, Jeremy Saich 0-1, Leo Coffey 0-1, William Condon 0-4, Brian Sheehan, Liam Óg Hegarty 1-8 (2-f, 3-65”), Noel McNamara, & Liam Whelan. Substitutes used: Darragh Sheehan, Brian Dunne, & Daniel O’Regan.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2025

This year, in the early hours of Saturday May 10th, Kilworth GAA, Camogie & LGFA clubs together with the wider Kilworth Community are once again joining forces to participate in a fundraising walk in aid of Pieta House and Darkness into Light. Gathering for the walk will start at 4am with the walk itself commencing at 4.15am from Kilworth Community Hall. All support will be greatly appreciated, and it will go a long way to help the amazing work that Pieta House performs. Please spread the word!

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €13,000 held on Monday April 28th, the numbers drawn were: 03, 08, 09 and 18. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Hannah Kenny c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Finola Hogan c/o Online, Bill O’Donoghue c/o Online, & Melanie Ryan c/o Online. Next week’s jackpot on Tuesday May 06th due to the May Bank Holiday is €13,200.

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 Slattery/Clancy families, Kilworth/Fermoy, the Condon families, Fermoy/Ballindangan, the Carey/McSweeney families, Fermoy/Glanworth, and the family/friends/neighbours of Patrycja Stepak, Cois Coillte, Kilworth following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURE

Tomorrow, Friday May 02nd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Bishopstown in Kilworth at 8pm.

Please keep a watchful eye on club social media platforms for fixture updates etc.

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

THROWBACK THURSDAY

1993 - In what was an extremely prominent year for the club Kilworth were firstly victorious at Minor A level winning the North Cork hurling league and championship grade competitions. After overcoming rivals Newtownshandrum in the North Cork championship final Kilworth went on the beat Newcestown 1-10 to 0-8 in the County quarter-final before unfortunately going under to Eire Óg in the semi-final on a scoreline of 4-4 to 1-9.

In the Junior A hurling grade after a 2 year absence Kilworth regained the North Cork Junior A hurling championship title with a 2-11 to 2-10 victory over Dromina with Michael Gowen scoring the match winning point a minute into injury time. The path to the North Cork final saw Kilworth defeat Milford, Castletownroche, and Fermoy whilst after a county quarter-final victory over Meelin 2-9 to 1-11 followed by a 5 point semi-final victory over Glen Rovers 1-9 to 0-7 Kilworth headed to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to contest Blarney in the County Final.

Kilworth took to the field wearing the black and amber colours of Avondhu for this encounter which at the time was the clubs fourth county final appearance at this grade (winners in 1967 over Cloughduv and runners-up in 1961 to Cloyne, & 1980 to Newcestown) but were unfortunately no match for the Mid-Cork side who were 2-10 to 1-9 winners on the day. Interestingly, Kilworth had 3 survivors from the 1980 county final team to call upon for this encounter with Pat Greehy, and the Shanahan brothers Pat (Chopper) and John Joe, RIP, providing the experience, with the entry cost to the finale at Cork’s HQ set at £10 for a family of four!

Kilworth finished off the year with further silverware as they retained the league title with a one point victory over Shanballymore on a scoreline of 0-9 to 0-8 courtesy again of a last minute point this time from the camán of wing back Aidan Kenny who struck over a long range 70 yard free securing a rare North Cork double for the Junior A hurlers.

Pictured in 1993 displaying the clubs Minor A and Junior A league and championship winning trophies are: Back row (l-r) Mossy McNamara (Junior Selector), Fred Sheedy RIP (Junior Coach/Selector), Lar Flynn RIP (Junior & Minor Selector), John Kenny (Minor Selector), & Pat (Chopper) Shanahan (Minor Selector). At the front are Ollie Sheehan (Junior Captain), & Donal Kenneally (Minor Captain).

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U12 HURLING

Our U12 team played their third grading hurling league game against Fermoy in Kilworth recently. All players contributed greatly to a fantastic game and a thrilling second half for the large attendance to witness. Fermoy won on the day on a score line of 2-12 to 1-7. The guys continue to improve and the future looks bright.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

With the forecast positive over the coming days, you could do worse than attending the Feile games in Kilworth on Bank Holiday Monday Morning May 5th, where 3 games will be played.

Friday 02 May, D2 Football League V St Vincents in St Vincents at 6:30pm

Monday 05 May, Fe15 Feile Hurling V Kiltha Og in Kilworth at 10:30am

Monday 05 May, Fe15 Feile Hurling V Midleton in Kilworth at 11:30am

Monday 05 May, Fe13 P2B Hurling V Erins Own in Araglen at 6:30pm

Wednesday 07 May, Fe16 P2 Hurling League V Erins Own in Araglen at 6:30pm

Friday 09 May, Fe14 P2 Hurling Championship V Valley Rovers in Kilworth at 7:30pm

Saturday 10 May, Fe12 Football League V Duarigle Gaels in Kilworth at 1:00pm

Sunday 11 May, Fe12 Hurling League V Kildorrery in Kildorrery at 6:00pm

Monday 12 May, Fe18 D2 Football League V St Vincents in Araglen at 7:00pm

Tuesday 13 May, Fe13 P3B Football V Lisgoold in Lisgoold at 7:30pm

Wednesday 14 May, Fe16 D1 Football League V St Colmcille’s in St Colmcille’s at 7:00pm