STRONG FOUNDATIONS CAMPAIGN

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:

For anyone who wishes to donate please feel free to contact any of the following personnel who will gladly answer any queries that you may have: 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

WINNING START TO HURLING LEAGUE

Last Sunday week, March 9th, our Premier Intermediate Hurlers kicked off their 2025 playing season against Youghal in the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Played at home in the main pitch, which was in great nick, a fine crowd was in attendance for early March to witness this high scoring and entertaining encounter. Leading by 6 points at the interval, 1-13 to 0-10, with the Kilworth goal coming for the camán of corner forward Michael Sheehan the sides were level on a total of 5 occasions with the seasiders taking a brief lead on the 20 minute mark. 

With fresher Liam Óg Hegarty finally eligible to play at this grade, he made his presence known from the beginning and contributed a personal tally of 14 points to Kilworth’s overall scoreline. Eoin Carey was back in action having been unavailable for last season’s league campaign and notched up 1-3 from his wing forward position over the hour. 

There were some fine individual performances throughout the contest from the men in red and including some very solid defending Kilworth were worthy winners come the final whistle. Full time score: Kilworth 2-20, Youghal 0-21. 

Next up in round two, Kilworth face St. Catherine’s away next Tuesday evening March 25th.

Team & Scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Sean Shanahan, Kieran Lane, Austin O’Hara, Sean Óg Kenneally, Dave Twomey, Michael Gowen, Brian Sheehan, Jeremy Saich 0-1, Leo Coffey, Liam Whelan, Eoin Carey 1-3, Liam Óg Hegarty 0-14 (9-f, 1-65”), Cormac Donnellan 0-2, & Michael Sheehan 1-0. Subs used: Mark Carey, Brian Dunne, & Darragh Sheehan.

CLUB LOTTO REACHES €12,000

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €11,800 held on Tuesday March 18th, the numbers drawn were: 02, 09, 13 and 22. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Devon Roche c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Seamus & Tadhg c/o Tim McCormack, Belinda Carey c/o Brian Carey, & Gerard Murphy c/o Online. Next week’s jackpot on Monday March 24th is €12,000.

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.

CLUB SHOP

Make sure to check out our club shop for all the latest club merchandise and get prepared for the season ahead. There is a fantastic array of new customised essentials available to choose from which suit all age groups. The majority of items also have the opportunity to be personalised with names, numbers, initials etc. All orders over €50 include free delivery. Visit www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilworth-gaa for more.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Fenton family, Kildorrery, the Cleary/Walsh families, Mitchelstown, and the Fitzgerald family, Midleton following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Tuesday March 25th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V St. Catherines in Ballynoe at 7.45pm.

Thursday April 3rd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Watergrasshill in Kilworth at 7.45pm.

Sunday April 6th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Newtownshandrum in Kilworth at 2pm.

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

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U14 HURLING

Kilworth/Araglen U14 had their first hurling game of the year in Kilworth on a cold St. Patrick's Day morning. Na Piarsaigh were the visitors, and the pitch was in great condition for the time of year. Both teams gave everything, and Kilworth/Araglen emerged victorious in the end. It was a great start to the hurling calendar with encouraging performances from Sean Bonnar and Caleb Clancy. As well as producing some great hurling, the team played in a splendid new set of jerseys kindly sponsored by Synergy Credit Union. 

U16 HURLING

Our First league match for our U16 Premier 2 hurling team was played against Charleville in Kilworth on Sunday afternoon last. It was a lovely day for hurling and great to be out on the pitches after been closed for so long. Charleville started well and were aided by their goalkeepers long puckouts and their ability to catch clean ball in the air. At half time Charleville were 6 points up and passing the ball well. Our lads battled hard for the second half but Charleville maintained their lead, running out 5 point winners. Our next hurling outing will be away against Youghal on the 7th of April.

REMINDER

A gentle reminder to all team mentors to have their match reports submitted to the juvenile club PRO by Monday evening for inclusion in the weekly notes.

UPCOMING JUVENILE FIXTURES

Pictured is the Kilworth/Araglen U14 hurling team proudly wearing their newly sponsored Synergy Credit Union jerseys.