FOOTBALLERS BOOK THEIR PLACE IN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

JAFC Semi-final Result – Kilworth 1-11, Fermoy 0-08 on Saturday August 10^th 2019.

In slippery, wet conditions at Mitchelstown last Saturday, it was Kilworth who came out on top and secured their place in this year’s junior ‘A’ football championship final after they defeated neighbours Fermoy on the score line of 1-11 to 0-08. The opening half was tit-for-tat with both sides kicking over some good points in the early stages and with just five minutes to go until the break, the sides were level at 0-05 a-piece. Kilworth did manage to put some day light between the sides before half time with three points from play through Eoin Carey, Kieran Lane and Noel McNamara and at the break we had a three point cushion, 0-08 to 0-05.

The second half resumed and eight minutes went by before we had the first score after the break with Fermoy pointing from play to reduce the gap to two points, 0-8 to 0-6. Eoin Carey cancelled it out with a well taken free a minute later. Fermoy were awarded a penalty mid-way through the second half which would have levelled proceedings but thankfully our goalkeeper Jamie Sheehan stepped up to make a great save and keep Kilworth in front. Our boys extended our lead to four points by the 48^th minute, with Paddy Moakely popping over a point from play and Eoin Carey adding to his tally with another pointed free. This put us 0-11 to 0-7 clear. The game was put beyond doubt with five minutes to go when Captain Will Condon found the back of the Fermoy net for the game’s only goal and this gave us a seven point lead heading into the dying minutes of the game. Fermoy would tag on one more point in injury time but that was to be the end of their journey as it was Kilworth who ran out deserving winners, booking their place in this year’s final against either Kilshannig, Ballyhooley or Kilavullen.

On behalf of the club we would like to congratulate the management of Pat O’Brien, Brian Tobin, Mark O’Connor and Maurice McNamara along with the panel of players on a great win last Saturday night in difficult conditions and on a great championship campaign to date. It’s great to be back in the final and let’s hope that 2019 is finally the year we get over that winning line and go all the way! Thank you to everyone who came out and braved the elements to support the boys last weekend, we hope to see you all again at the final in a few weeks’ time! Kilworth Abú!

Team and scorers: Jamie Sheehan, Daniel O’Regan, Dave Twomey, Brien Roche, Austin O’Hara, Paddy Moakley (0-1), Aidan Condon, Kieran Lane (0-1), Eoin McGrath, Nathan Byrne (0-1), Liam Whelan, Eoin Carey (0-5), Noel McNamara (0-2), Will Condon (1-1) and Sean Keane. Subs Used: Sean Beecher, Jason Twomey and Paudie Lynch.

LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €16,300!

There was no winner of our lotto jackpot last Monday night worth €16,150. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 6 and 9.The lucky dip winners of €25 were:Francis Hawkes c/o Centra, Marie Clancy c/o online, Emma & Barry c/o Butchers Bar and Laura Sheehan c/o John Sheehan.Next week’s jackpot will be €16,300. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 lines for €5 and they are available locally in the four pubs, the Gallery Crafts and in O’Sullivan’s Centra Kilworth. You can also purchase a lotto ticket online atwww.kilworthgaa.com. Be sure and play today for your chance to win! Best of luck!

FIXTURES

Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Semi-final – Kilworth V Mallow on Tuesday August 20^th 2019 in Kilavullen @ 7:15pm.

U21 ‘B’ HC Quarter-final – Kilara Óg V Kildorrery on Tuesday August 27^th 2019 in Mitchelstown @ 8:00pm.

ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKETS

Reminder that if you are interested in putting your name into a draw for one of the four All-Ireland Football final tickets between Dublin and Kerry, then please give your name to Labhrás Flynn or Liam Kenny on or before this Monday August 19^th @ 7:45pm. The draw is for club members only.

CONGRATULATIONS

On behalf of the club we would like to congratulate all of our players who received their leaving cert results last Tuesday. We hope you are all happy with your results and enjoyed the celebrations! Remember that there is something out there for everyone and this is only the beginning of your journey no matter what results you got! Well done!

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