SILVERWARE FOR INTERMEDIATE HURLERS
Last Saturday evening, July 11th, Kilworth’s intermediate hurlers claimed the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League title, following a deserved 2-25 to 1-19 victory over Aghabullogue at an immaculately presented Páirc Tadhg MacCárthaigh in Riverstown. Played in perfect conditions on a pristine pitch, this contest produced both an entertaining and high-scoring encounter between two evenly matched sides. Noel McNamara got Kilworth off the mark immediately from the throw-in and set the tone for what would prove to be an impressive team performance, with no fewer than ten Kilworth players contributing to the scoreboard over the hour. The opening half was a fiercely competitive affair, with little separating the teams throughout as scores were exchanged at regular intervals, and as the interval approached, Kilworth held on to a two-point advantage thanks to well-taken scores from across the field. Half-time score; Kilworth 0-13, Aghabullogue 0-11.
The Seanie McGrath coached Aghabullogue side emerged from the water break with renewed purpose and made an immediate impact. A well-taken goal helped them regain the initiative and move two points clear early in the second period, however, Kilworth refused to be rattled and responded impressively, digging deep to wrestle back control of proceedings. With fifteen minutes of play remaining, Kilworth raised their game significantly and effectively took over the contest by striking an impressive 2-10, with the goals arriving at crucial stages and by the final whistle, Kilworth had opened up a nine-point gap to become worthy winners of the league crown. William Condon produced one of the highlights of the evening with a superbly taken goal, while Jamie Sheehan’s second-half major effectively put the result beyond doubt. Supported by an influential bench, the Kilworth substitutes also proved particularly effective as they made a significant contribution to the scoreline with veteran Liam Whelan and Jeremy Saich accounting for five points between them. Full-time score; Kilworth 2-25, Aghabullogue 1-19.
This victory, which was a thoroughly convincing team display, characterised by hard work, and excellent scoring particularly during the closing stages, provided a welcome boost ahead of the championship campaign, with just over two weeks now remaining before Kilworth face Ballymartle in Rathcormac on Sunday, August 2nd. Credit must also be given to referee Colm Lyons from Nemo Rangers, who handled the game well ahead of his appointment as referee for next Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Austin O’Hara, Kieran Lane, Michael Gowen, Eoin McGrath 0-01, Luke Carey, David Twomey, Eoin Carey 0-01, Leo Coffey, Michael Sheehan 0-04 (2-f), Liam Óg Hegarty 0-05 (2-f, 1-p), Jamie Sheehan 1-02, Noel McNamara 0-03, William Condon 1-03, & Brian Sheehan 0-01. Substitutes used: Jeremy Saich 0-02, Liam Whelan 0-03, Olann McCarthy-O’Donoghue, & Pierce Riordan.

KILWORTH COMMUNITY AND GAA FESTIVAL 2026
CLG Chill Uird and Kilworth Community Council are delighted to join forces once again for the annual Kilworth Festival, which gets underway in just over two week’s time. The festival runs from Sunday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 9th, and promises to be a fantastic week of community spirit, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for what is sure to be another memorable Kilworth Festival!

CONGRATULATIONS
Kilworth GAA club would like to congratulate our neighbours Araglen who last Sunday won the Co-Op Superstores sponsored Confined Junior B Hurling County Final. We hope that ye thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations.

CLUB LOTTO REACHES €3,000
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €2,800 held on Monday July 06th. The numbers drawn were: 04, 12, 20, & 26. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Sinead Greene c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Mary Russell c/o Centra, Lisa Cavanagh c/o Online, & Brid Riordan c/o Dinny Twomey. The jackpot prize on Monday July 13th is €3,000.
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. Míle Buíochas!

VOTES OF SYMPATHY
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Lane/Kenneally families, Kilworth/Ballyduff, and the Caplice/Walsh families, Kildorrery/Kilworth following their recent bereavements.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Friday July 17th; Walsh’s Pharmacy Junior B1 Football Championship, Kilworth V Ballyhea in Kildorrery at 7.30pm.
Saturday July 25th; O’Sullivan Lewis Thornton U21 B Football Championship, Kilworth V Mitchelstown in Araglen at 7pm.
Sunday August 02nd; Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship – Round 1, Kilworth V Ballymartle in Rathcormac at 2pm.

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.