STRONG FOUNDATIONS CAMPAIGN

The Strong Foundations campaign, which is being run jointly by Kilworth GAA, Camogie, & LGFA clubs has been in progress over the last 9 weeks and good initial progress has been made with Phase 1 of the building well on track for completion this coming summer. However, this brings with it a significant cash spend, and it would be fantastic to progress straight into Phase 2 with the completion of the upstairs community gym. Having this phase completed would enable a fresh start back to the 2026 season with the facility fully finished and ready for all to benefit. Girls, boys, adults and the local community as a whole will be in a position to benefit immediately from these facilities.

The fundraising committee would love to make a final push over the next few weeks to maximise what they can acquire before the summer months and phase 1 completion, so if you have been meaning to contribute but have been putting it off please don't hesitate to contact any committee member. Circa €1.3 million is being spent on the development this year which is a massive figure that has never been spent on any club project before, which makes every donation vital, and it will make a hugh difference to help with the initial spend and to future loan repayments.

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

MEDAL PRESENTATION

Last Saturday evening April 12th at Aherne’s Bar, Kilworth, the club held a medal presentation for the successful 2024 Kilworth Junior hurlers who after a 21 year lapse were last season crowned North Cork Junior B2 Hurling Champions. Special guest on the night was recently retired Garda Denis Motherway who presented the players involved with their winning medals which were unique and specially designed given that 2024 was the Centenary year of Avondhu GAA.

Denis, who played a central role for the same team when winning the 2003 JB2 hurling championship against Charleville was also presented with a retirement gift on the night from the club to recognise all the valued service he gave to Kilworth GAA whilst a member of an Garda Síochána.

It was a great occasion for the panel of players and mentors involved with a fine turnout on the night and special thanks must be given to Justin and all his staff for their help in organising and facilitating this memorable event.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Save the date! Our annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 20th at Fermoy Golf Club. More details on this highly popular event will follow in the coming weeks.

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.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €12,600 held on Monday April 14th, the numbers drawn were: 06, 17, 19 and 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Mag Condon c/o Centra. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Nadine Wheeler c/o Online, Paddy Whelan c/o Mossy McNamara, & John Cotter c/o Yearly. Next week’s jackpot on Monday April 21st is €12,800.

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 Casey family, Fermoy and the Hallihan family, Castlelyons following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Tomorrow, Friday April 18th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Kildorrery in Kildorrery at 8pm.

Next Tuesday April 22nd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Cloughduv in Cloughduv at 7.45pm.

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

BEST OF LUCK 

The club would like to wish the very best of luck to Fionn Twomey who has been selected to represent Cork in the Primary Game at half time during the Cork V Kerry Munster Senior Football Championship Semi Final this coming Saturday evening 19th April at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Well Done Fionn on this significant achievement and enjoy the experience.

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U11 HURLING

Following the postponement of our original fixtures, we took up the invitation from Blarney to take on the mid Cork side in our first U11 Go Games hurling match of the year on Saturday morning last. Blarney had three teams against one from Sam Maguires and two from Kilworth. Our teams played 3 games each, against Blarney. The games were competitive with us improving as the morning progressed and we acquitted ourselves well with a great attitude being shown by all involved. Both Oisín Ryan and Shane Sweetnam were in top form in the scoring stakes whilst a standout moment was Liam Bonner doing his best "Teddy McCarthy" impression to pull a Blarney clearance out of the sky. Keep up the good work boys!

U8 HURLING BLITZ

Our U8’s had their first hurling blitz of the year in Mallow last Saturday 12th April where we had two teams entered. We played some great games against Kildorrery, Clyda, Doneraile & Mallow. The boys showed great skill and teamwork, and the future looks very bright. Well done boys!

BEST OF LUCK

Best of Luck to Fionn Twomey who has been selected to represent Cork in the Primary Game at half time of the Cork v Kerry Munster Senior Football Championship Semi Final at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this coming Saturday evening April 19th. Well Done Fionn on this significant achievement and enjoy the experience.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations are also in order for Evan Gowen, Conor Lynch, Oran Hegarty and Darragh Collins who were part of the St Colman’s College U16A Hurling Team that defeated Coachford College in the final of the Cork Colleges on a scoreline of 0-22 to 2-14. Well done guys!

UPCOMING FIXTURES

15-April-2025, Fe13 P3B Football V Fermoy in Fermoy @ 18:00

16-April-2025, Fe14 D2 Football League V St Catherine's in Kilworth @ 18:30

16-April-2025, Fe12 Hurling League V Ballycastle Gaels in Kilworth @ 18:45

18-April-2025, Fe18 D2 Football League V Mayfield in Kilworth @ 19:00

19-April-2025, Fe15 Feile Football V TBC in TBC @ TBC

21-April-2025, Fe12 Football League V Duarigle Gaels in Kilworth @ 19:00

23-April-2025, Fe18 D2 Hurling League V Castlelyons in Castlelyons @ 18:30

23-April-2025, Fe12 Hurling League V Fermoy in Kilworth @ 18:00

24-April-2025, Fe13 P2B Hurling V Bride Rovers in Rathcormac @ 19:00

25-April-2025, Fe14 P2 Hurling League V Youghal in Kilworth @ 18:30

25-April-2025, Fe16 D1 Football League V Ballycastle in Kilworth @ 19:00

25-April-2025, Fe18 D2 Football League V Bride Rovers in Bride Rovers @ 18:30

28-April-2025, Fe16 D1 Football League V Glenville in Kilworth @ 18:30

30-April-2025, Football League V St Kevin's in Kilworth @ 18:30