INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION THIS SUNDAY

This coming Sunday afternoon, September 7th, Kilworth once again return to Pairc na Bride Rathcormac, this time to contest Ballinhassig in their final group game of the 2025 Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, with throw-in fixed for 2pm. This will be the fifth consecutive year that the teams will meet in championship action with the score currently lying at 2-2 between the sides. Last season’s encounter between the two sides which was played in Castlelyons was again a round three clash and unfortunately the final result on the day halted Kilworth advancement in the competition. As it currently stands, all four teams in the group share two points apiece having all won and lost a fixture with Kilworth lying on the bottom owing to scoring differences. The club would like to wish the best of luck to all the players and management involved in this winner takes all decider.

JUNIOR HURLERS ADVANCE TO NORTH CORK FINAL

Last Friday evening, August 29th, our junior hurlers travelled to Doneraile to contest Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels in their third round fixture of the 2025 Denis Gallagher Refrigeration JB2 Hurling Championship. Kilworth dominated play throughout the first thirty minutes of play in this high scoring contest and with a total of twenty-eight shots which included nine wides they led comfortable at the interval on a scoreline of 4.15 to 0-04. However, some credit must be given to the evenings opposition as they never admitted defeat and upped their ante for the second half by adding an additional 1-09 to their tally. With nine different Kilworth players adding their names to the evenings score sheet throughout the contest it really was a concrete performance which sets the lads up nicely for the upcoming North Cork final against old rivals Newtownshandrum. Full time score: Kilworth 4-21, Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels 1-13.

After three highly impressive victories over Mallow, Ballyhea, and Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels respectively, Kilworth have once again booked their place in this year’s North Cork final and just like a repeat of last season, Newtownshandrum provide the opposition with the fixture date to be confirmed. The club would like to wish the best of luck to all the players and management involved in their preparations over the coming weeks ahead for this eagerly awaited clash.

Team & Scorers: Sean Keane, Gearoid Carey, John Horgan, Sean Shanahan, Brian Dunne 0-02, Eoin McGrath, Denis Riordan 0-03, Michael O’Callaghan 0-03 (0-2f), Pierce Riordan 1-01, Anthony Sheehan 0-01, Brian Tobin 1-05, Mark Carey 0-01, Jason McCarthy, Thomas Twomey 1-02, & Darragh Sheehan 1-03. Substitutes used: Brian Whelan, Michael Lenihan, Kieran Twomey, Conor Hynes, & Aaron Browne.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €16,400 held on Monday August 25th, the numbers drawn were: 07, 16, 22 & 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Noreen Clancy c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Noel Howard c/o Online, Nora Flynn c/o Yearly, & Trish Kenny c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday September 01st is €16,600.

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.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Twomey/Long/Norris families, Kilworth/Glanworth/Mitchelstown, the Greehy families, Knockananig, Fermoy/Kilworth, and the Lomasney family, Araglen following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

This coming Sunday, September 7th; Co-Op Superstores PIHC - Round 3; Kilworth V Ballinhassig in Rathcormac at 2pm.

Saturday, September 13th; Denis Gallagher Refrigeration JB2HC - Final; Kilworth V Newtownshandrum in Killavullen at 5.30pm.

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 & Trish Bonner, and Centra Kilworth.

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U11 FOOTBALLERS IMPRESS

A downpour awaited the U11 footballers in Carrigtwohill on Saturday morning last when they landed for their football challenge game against the locals. Following weeks of dry weather, the rain took some getting used to. The boys adapted well after a slow start. The backs tightened up considerably after a couple of early opportunities for Carrig. We began to string some lovely passing movements together, moving the ball quickly from defense to attack and the forwards took their opportunities when they arrived. The game was nip and tuck and the selectors on both sides were thrilled with the attitude of their players in difficult conditions.

The Carrigtwohill club and mentors must be commended for their organization. Their impressive clubhouse was available to parents to watch the game away from the elements, their juvenile pitch was in fine order and the referee was organized to manage proceedings, which he did to aplomb. Bualadh bos to all concerned.

U14 HURLING

Our U14 hurling team had an uplifting victory over a talented, determined and well organized Carrigaline Team last Thursday night in front of a large supporting crowd, from both sides, the players delivered an enthralling game of a high standard with some great passages of play and great score taking. Playing against the Hill and wind in the first half we managed to slowly crawl our way back into the game before halftime, after Carrigaline had got off to a great start with an early goal and some excellent points. The Kilworth and Araglen team showed great determination and skill, as a collective unit, to slowly turn the early tide and get a foothold in the game. An early second half goal by Carrigaline raised their spirits, but we were up to the challenge thrown down and got back in front to end the game on a score line that did not reflect the closeness of the great game. Hugely encouraging was the mindset of the team as they all individually raised their game, and demonstrated what they can achieve. Fionnan, at full forward, gave a performance that shows what can be achieved with determination and correct mindset.

REBEL ÓG

There were several players from Kilworth involved with Rebel Óg, over the last few weeks, and played with distinction. Evan Gowen (pictured)) was part of the Cork U16 squad that defeated Kilkenny, Limerick, and WestMeath. Sean Riordan also competed in the U15 equivalent. In the U14 section, for Cork North Darragh Lynch, Micheal Quirke, JJ Cahill, and Tadhg Ahern contributed to the wins over two Tipperary teams, a Waterford side, lost to Limerick in Atrocious conditions, and went down gallantly to a defeat to a Mid Cork side in the Semi-Final of the Tony Forristal Cup. Ronan O’Driscoll also represented Cork North in a Blitz with the other Cork sections.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

05th September 2025; Fe14 North Cork Football Championship Semi Final V Dromtariffe in Dromtariffe at 7pm

07th September 2025; Fe12 Football League V BK Plunketts in Kilworth at 12pm

08th September 2025; Fe16 P2 Hurling Championship V Ibane Gaels in Kilworth at 8pm

10th September 2025; Fe18 Hurling Championship V Ballycastle Gaels in Ballyhooley at 6.45pm

12th September 2025; Fe14 P2 Hurling Challenge Cup Final V Sliabh Rua in TBC at 7.30pm

13th September 2025; Fe18 North Hurling League Final V Castlelyons in Castlelyons at 6.45pm