2026 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS

Last week, on Tuesday evening December 09th the 2026 Cork Co-Op Superstores Hurling and McCarthy Insurance Group Football County Championship draws took place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh prior to the Annual Convention of the Cork County Board. This event which also included the Rebels Bounty draw for December was live streamed on the Cork GAA website with Kilworth being allocated the bottom seed “B” in the draw for the 2026 Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (PIHC) grade.

The Championship structure which follows the same format as previous seasons is comprised of three groups with four teams in each. Kilworth were drawn from the pot in group three with the group consisting of Carrigaline, Valley Rovers, and Ballymartle in what will be three eagerly awaited, highly challenging and competitive clashes. Confirmed dates and venues for the Seamus Long Cup will follow in the coming days.

REBELS BOUNTY DRAW

The final Rebels Bounty draw of 2025 also took place last Tuesday evening December 09th prior to the Annual Convention of the Cork County Board. Whilst the club had no lucky winner this month, Kilworth GAA have been extremely fortunate in the Rebels Bounty draw since its formation five years ago and had another two winners in 2025. Rory Crowley collected €500 in February’s draw, with Paudie Lynch also claiming another €500 in the June draw. Sincere thanks to everyone who has supported Kilworth GAA with the Rebels Bounty draw initiative during 2025.

KILWORTH COMMUNITY GYM

The eagerly awaited state of the art Kilworth Community Gym which is located upstairs in the new Kilworth GAA dressing room complex will open very shortly offering the newest and most innovative facilities with cutting edge equipment guaranteed to enhance your workout. Introductory membership rates for a limited time only are Monthly €30, Yearly €330, Student/OAP Monthly €20, and Student/OAP Yearly €220 with the gym opening hours of Monday – Sunday 5am to 10pm. Note: A €20 joining/rejoining fee applies to all memberships for induction. Check out the Kilworth Community Gym social media pages on Facebook or Instagram or contact KilworthCommunityGym@gmail.com for more information.

LONG PUCK COMPETITION

Kilworth GAA will hold a Poc Fada competition next week on Sunday morning December 28th, which commences from the Kilworth village square at 11am. Entry for a team of three costs just €30 and all juveniles and adults are welcome to compete with many prizes up for grabs. Please support this event which is being organised by the intermediate hurlers as part of their annual fundraising campaign.

CHRISTMAS BUMPER LOTTO DRAW NEXT MONDAY

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €19,400 held on Monday December 08th. The numbers drawn were: 09, 12, 29, & 32. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Finbarr Casey c/o The Butchers Bar. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Bill & Nell O’Donoghue c/o Centra, Catherine O’Gorman c/o Online, and Jimmy & Timmy c/o Aherne’s Bar. The jackpot prize on Monday December 15th is €19,600, with the Christmas Bumper lotto draw taking place on Monday December 22nd which has extra cash and other amazing prizes up for grabs!

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.

Over the Christmas period our weekly club lotto draws will take place on Monday December 22nd, and Monday December 29th.

VOTE OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the McGrath/Casey families, Araglen/Kilworth following their recent bereavement.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

CHRISTMAS WISHES

Kilworth GAA Club would like to wish all our members, players, mentors, sponsors, and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends and thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. It’s been a very eventful year for the club on many fronts and again 2026 promises to be another exciting and busy year for the club both on and off the pitch.

Finally, a sincere thanks to Kevin, Declan, Liam and all the team at the Avondhu Press for your support and continued coverage of all our club events throughout 2025.

Beannachtai na Nollag oraibh agus Aith-bhliain fe mhaise dhibh go leir.

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.