VICTORY FOR INTERMEDIATE HURLERS

Last Friday evening, June 13th, after a four week layoff, our Premier Intermediate hurlers were back in action as they welcomed Kildorrery to the club grounds for their seventh round fixture of the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Kilworth opened the scoring in this highly entertaining encounter which was played in the main pitch through a fine strike by wing back Sean Óg Kenneally before the visitors who were wearing their traditional blue coloured jerseys responded with two quick points in succession. Corner forward Cormac Donnellan then got the first of his two impressive scores of the contest after 5 minutes played before Kilworth hit a purple patch through scores from William Condon, Sean Óg, and center-back David Twomey. The boys from the hill, however, swiftly responded by raising three white flags on their own and held a three point advantage on the 17 minute mark.

Liam Óg, who had just completed his leaving certificate exams, converted Kilworth’s first free of the evening a minute later which was swiftly followed by a goal through a beautifully taken ground strike from inform full forward Noel McNamara as Kilworth assumed control of the contest. Both sides then hit a further two points apiece before the interval with the Kilworth scorers coming from the sticks of Liam Óg and Noely, respectively. Half time score: Kilworth 1-09, Kildorrery 0-10.

Selector Darren Kenny’s half time uisce bottle most definitely contained some form of magic within its contents as Kilworth got off to a dream start upon the resumption of play. Liam Óg was first off the mark for the home side as within thirty seconds of play resuming he hit a screamer of a shot into the oppositions net leaving their goalkeeper with no chance. The returning globetrotter Luke Carey who lined out at cornerback was next up to raise a white flag which was followed by an extremely rare right handed strike from the camán of William Condon. Half time substitute Eoin Carey made his presence known immediately by adding two well taken points to the scoresheet and along with further points from Noely and Liam Óg, Kilworth looked solid after 40 minutes played holding a comfortable eleven point lead.

Kildorrery to their credit however had other ideas and even after being reduced to fourteen men, over the next 11 minutes they hit a remarkable 1-05 on the trot without reply shortening Kilworth’s lead to a mere green flag score. The final 10 minutes made for great viewing with both sets of supporters getting real value for their attendance as both sides procured three points apiece making it anyone’s game to win, but ultimately victory went Kilworth’s direction upon referee Pa O’Driscoll’s final whistle of the evening. Full time score: Kilworth 2-18, Kildorrery 1-18.

Team & Scorers: Sean Keane, Sean Shanahan, Kieran Lane, Luke Carey 0-01, Sean Óg Kenneally 0-02, David Twomey 0-01, Michael Gowen, Jeremy Saich, Daniel O’Regan, Leo Coffey, William Condon 0-02, Brian Sheehan, Liam Óg Hegarty 1-03 (2-f), Noel McNamara 1-03 (1-f), Cormac Donnellan 0-02. Substitutes used: Eoin Carey 0-04, & Jamie Sheehan.

BLACKWATER MOTORS SPONSORED ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Our annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place next week, on Friday June 20th from 8am at Fermoy Golf Club. The club would like to sincerely thank Blackwater Motors Fermoy, Cork, and Skibbereen who have come onboard again this year as the events main sponsor. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. This event, along with our weekly club lotto and the Rebels Bounty draw, is one of the clubs three main fundraisers each year with all proceeds raised from the event going directly towards our new Dressing Room and Community Gym Complex.

Raffle tickets are now in circulation for this event with some very attractive prizes on offer including first prize of one weeks accommodation in sunny Fuerteventura along with €500 cash towards your flights (not included). Tickets are priced at €5 each or a book of 3 for €10 and are available to purchase from any adult team member with the draw itself taking place next Monday evening, June 23rd.

KILWORTH COMMUNITY AND GAA FESTIVAL 2024

Save the date! Kilworth GAA in conjunction with Kilworth Community Council are once again joining forces this year for the annual Kilworth Festival which will take place from Sunday August 3rd to Sunday 10th. This year’s festival is guaranteed to be bigger than ever, and we look forward to sharing with you all over the coming weeks ahead, all the exciting events that this week-long festival will have to offer.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €14,400 held on Monday June 16th, the numbers drawn were: 07, 12, 22 and 23. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Mark Condon c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Noel Howard c/o Online, Michelle O’Keeffe c/o Michelle O’Keeffe, & Mairead Lynch c/o Tim McCormack. Next week’s jackpot on Monday June 23rd is €14,600.

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.

UPCOMING FIXTURE

Friday, June 27th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Bandon in Bandon 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

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U11 HURLING

The U11s had a busy few days last week playing 2 games, both in hurling. First up they travelled to Castletownroche on Tuesday evening to take on a very strong Ballycastle Gaels outfit in a challenge game. The boys were up against it but showed great determination against a very well coached home side.

On Saturday morning it was back to Go Games fixtures when they made the trip to Youghal to take on the locals. We had 2 teams and played 5 very competitive games over the course of the hour. Thanks to Ballycastle Gaels and Youghal for hosting us.

Well done to Noah Dunne who pulled off some outstanding saves in goals on Saturday and to Luke Kenneally who had a great battle with the Youghal full forward throughout.

This week we return to football and we’re back on the road as we travel to Aghavine on Thursday to take on Ballymacoda/Ladysbridge outfit Fr. O Neills.

Pictured are the U11 hurlers who played Youghal on Saturday morning last.