Launch of New One Membership Structure

OIN THE KILWORTH COMMUNITY GYM TODAY

The eagerly awaited state of the art Kilworth Community Gym which is located upstairs in the new Kilworth GAA dressing room complex is now open offering the newest and most innovative facilities with cutting edge equipment guaranteed to enhance your workout. The Community Gym boasts an array of brand new equipment such as free and machine weights including a leg extension machine, leg press machine, lying leg curl machine, cable machine, squat cages, and bicycles to name a few which will benefit all members in achieving their fitness goals. 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 for available induction slots or contact KilworthCommunityGym@gmail.com for more information.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €2,400 held on Monday January 12th. The numbers drawn were: 07, 14, 23, & 26. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Hannah Kenny c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Bernie O’Brien c/o Online, Collette Boland c/o Online, & Noel Lombard c/o Yearly. The jackpot prize on Monday January 19th is €2,600.

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. Míle Buíochas!

VOTES OF SYMPATHY

Kilworth GAA club would like to extend its sincere sympathy to the Allen families Rochestown/Curraghagalla on the passing of Tom Allen. Tom played hurling and football with Kilworth in his youth and was a member of the Kilworth U14 B north Cork football championship winning side of 1970 that secured the juvenile club’s first ever football title.

The club would also like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Sliney/Ronan/Lyons families, Curraghagalla, Kilworth/Mitchelstown, and the Bane families, Dublin/Fermoy following their recent bereavements.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

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.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

1995 Junior B Football North Cork Champions & County Finalists

1995 was a memorable year for Kilworth Gaels at both adult and juvenile levels as within the Avondhu division many league and championship finals were contested with silverware brought back to home turf on a total of four occasions after eleven North Cork finals and two County finals were contested across both codes at U12, U14, U15, Minor, U21, and Junior A & B levels. The wins celebrated included the U15BHC with Kilworth beating Kildorrery 4-3 to 1-11 at Mitchelstown, the MAFC with Kilworth beating Ballyclough 4-9 to 0-7 at Killavullen, the JAHC with Kilworth beating Charleville 3-14 to 1-09 at Killavullen, and as for this particular throwback, Kilworth beat Awbeg Rangers (Buttevant) 0-13 to 0-7 in the JBFC (1) which was played at Kildorrery.

With just four links remaining from the 1985 Kilworth team comprising of selector Jim McCarthy, alongside panel members John Gallagher, Liam Magnier and Colm Carey, who on Sunday August 25th at the newly opened Killavullen venue won the north Cork final against Liscarroll and were subsequently runners up three months later in the county final at Mallow to Kilbrin, Kilworth started their 1995 north Cork league style championship campaign with an impressive 3-12 to 0-5 first round victory over Dromina on Friday May 19th at Shanballymore before comfortably seeing off Liscarroll 3-18 to 0-4 in their second round fixture seven days later at the same venue. Interestingly, this panel also included five minor players in Elton Pierce, Alan Carey, William Twomey, John Paul McCarthy, and William O’Donoghue who would all go on to contest the minor A football county final a few months later against Inniscarra.

Overseen by Meath native Ciarán Hynes, alongside fellow selectors Jim McCarthy, Tom Pierce, Ollie Sheehan, and Liam Kenny, Kilworth made it three from three on Sunday evening June 11th at Fermoy, when they had a rather easier than expected 14 point win over Ballyhooly. Leading by 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval Kilworth further increased their lead upon the resumption and at the final whistle were comfortable winners on a scoreline of 1-22 to 3-2 with the accuracy of wing forward Sean Carey clocking up a whopping 1-14 from play and frees.

A short three weeks later Kilworth saw off the challenge of Churchtown side, Burton Rovers 0-17 to 1-10 in their fourth round tie which would be their toughest game in the North Cork campaign, and once again followed up with another victory on Saturday evening July 22nd as they comfortably saw off the challenge of Ballyclough at Castletownroche. After dominating play throughout the field Kilworth enjoying an interval lead of 0-8 to 1-2 before running out convincing winners 2-18 to 2-4 with Ballyclough’s two goals coming from penalties. Kilworth scorers on the day were Sean Carey 1-8, Ger McCarthy 1-4, Elton Pierce 0-3, Brian Carey 0-2, and captain Aidan Hyland 0-1.

Next up in this two group league format style championship was a local derby clash against Grange on Saturday July 29th at Araglen and although it was of no real significance with both teams having already qualified for a semi-final spot, Grange came out on top on a final scoreline of 1-10 to 0-9 with all of the Kilworth points coming the boots of the Carey brothers, poachers Sean and Brian.

On Sunday August 13th, following a 6 point win over Rathluírc Rovers which was played in Araglen as the curtain raiser for the JAFC semi-final clash of Fermoy and Mitchelstown, Kilworth booked their place in the north Cork championship final. In this very entertaining semi-final Kilworth kept their cool throughout and took their scorers very well. Three first half goals from the opposition left Kilworth behind by 3-1 to 0-6 after 20 minutes played but further scorers including an Elton Pierce goal before the interval left just two points separating the teams. In the second half, Kilworth with the advantage of a breeze were well on top at midfield and scored a further 1-1 inside the opening 6 minutes to go 2-10 to 3-2 ahead. Further scores from Elton, Sean Carey, and Stephen Donnellan ensured Kilworth finished the strongest side as they registered an impressive 3-15 to 4-6 victory over the western divisional side who had earlier in the season taken the football league crown.

On Sunday morning September 24th at Kildorrery, Kilworth recorded their fifth JBFC (1) title, and the clubs first ever junior championship double, when playing under slippery conditions following heavy rainfall they gallantly beat Buttevant side Awbeg Rangers 0-13 to 0-7. In a contest which Kilworth dominated from the start, including kicking nine wides in the opening 11 minutes, the teams were still level at 0-1 apiece at the quarter mark. Scores from Elton Pierce, Sean Carey, and Brian Carey settled Kilworth and by the interval Kilworth held a 4 point advantage, 0-6 to 0-2. Buttevant however appeared a transformed side after the water break and by the three quarter stage they had reduced the deficit to a mere point, 0-8 to 0-7. After words of wisdom were politely issued from the sideline by Kilworth’s head coach Ciarán Hynes, Kilworth settled and with further white flags raised from efforts by Elton, Donal Kenneally, Aidan Hyland, and Ger McCarthy, Kilworth held a 6 point advantage at the full time whistle. After the game Aidan Hyland accepted the cup from the north Cork board Chairman, Milford’s John Dillon, as he joined the list of winning Kilworth football captains, John Carey (RIP) 1964, Lar Flynn (RIP) 1972, Martin Howard 1981, and Ger Griffin 1985. Interestingly, for eleven members of this squad, it would be their second north Cork medal in just a few weeks as they captured the north Cork junior A hurling title against Charleville by 11 points a few weeks prior for which Kilworth’s Sean Carey received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding display.

Having now qualified for the county series Kilworth were back in action two weeks later when they faced Imokilly side Dungourney in the quarter final on Sunday 8th October. Played in Fermoy the opening half was a tight affair with the sides level on 3 points apiece at the break. Kilworth however excelled upon the restart and after 17 minutes their first goal came through a Sean Carey converted penalty, which was shortly followed by a Donal Keneally three pointer after some good passing movements from substitute Liam Kenny and full forward Ger McCarthy which saw Kilworth finish the game with a 10 point victory, 2-8 to 0-4.

Four weeks later on Sunday November 5th, Kilworth travelled to Rathcormac to contest the city divisional champions Ballinure in the county semi-final. After leading 1-4 to 0-3 at the break, the North Cork side ran riot in the second half, chalking up 1-6 without reply, and although the city side managed two goals late in the game, it really only served to make the scoreline a little bit more respectable. Best on the day for Kilworth were Brian Sheedy, vice-captain John Kiersey, William Twomey, Kieran O’Donoghue, and Sean Carey with the goals coming from the boots of Garry Harrington and Donal Kenneally as they once again advanced through to the county final after a ten year absence on a final scoreline of 2-12 to 2-5.

With a repeat of the 1985 county final showpiece now no longer on the cards as Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s convincingly beat Kilbrin 2-7 to 0-6 in the opposite semi-final, Kilworth faced a stern test against the south west champions in the season finale on Sunday November 12th at Bishopstown. In a game that had a thirteen point swing, which saw Kilworth go from 8 points ahead after just six minutes to eventually lose the game by a 5 point margin, Kilworth after a whirlwind start lead comfortably before Ó Mathúna’s got their first score on the 15 minute mark and by the half time whistle the Carbery champions had reduced the deficit to just 2 points. Aided by a strong breeze upon the restart Ó Mathúna’s started their revival and by the three quarter mark they creeped into a 1-8 to 2-3 lead which would unfortunately never be relinquished. Kilworth to their credit didn’t go down without a fight and managed to raise the siege in an effort to pull the game out of the fire but some solid goalkeeping and defending from the opposition ensured the silverware went westbound at the full time whistle with the final score reading, Kilworth 2-5, Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s 2-10.

Players who represented Kilworth throughout the 1995 Junior B football league and championship campaign consisted of Alan Carey, Brian Sheedy, John Tobin, John Paul McCarthy, Michael O’Brien, Kieran O’Donoghue, Ollie Sheehan, Colm Carey, Aidan Hyland (captain), Donal Kenneally, Stephen Donnellan, Sean Carey, Elton Pierce, Ger McCarthy, Brian Carey, William Twomey, James McCarthy, Garry Harrington, John Kiersey (vice-captain), Liam Kenny, Noel Gowen, Martin Shanahan, Michael Riordan, Liam Magnier, John Gallagher, Brian Clancy, Dave Gill, John Sheehan, and William O’Donoghue.

In what was a great year for the club, 1995 saw every adult team bar one contest their respective divisional final, club President Bill Magnier (RIP) was the north Cork board hall of fame award recipient, Willie Walsh was chosen to adjudicate the All-Ireland Scór finals, William O’Donoghue was part of Cork’s All-Ireland Minor hurling success, and Kilworth native Liz Sweetnam won an All-Ireland Ladies Junior football medal with Cork. A reunion is being held to celebrate the achievements of the 1995 football team alongside the 1991, 1993, & 1995 hurling teams in Aherne’s Bar Kilworth this coming Saturday night January 24th. Please spread the word to everyone of this upcoming event!

Pictured alongside club officials, mentors, and supporters is the victorious Kilworth football team of 1995 who won the North Cork Junior B (1) Football Championship and contested the County Final.

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.

WELL ATTENDED AGM

This year’s club AGM took place last Friday evening, November 28th in front of a large attendance which was fantastic to see, at the meeting room of the new dressing room complex which was kindly opened for the evening by builders KDC, with a number of apologies also received. Upon arrival members received the nights agenda which was printed in both the Irish & English language along with a very detailed Treasurers report. The Clár of the Crinniú Ginearálta Bhliantúil included: Minutes of the 2024 AGM, Secretary’s report, Treasurer’s report, Chairperson’s address, Irish & Cultural Officer’s address, Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee, Notice of Motions, and Any Other Business.

The tone of the evening was set from the outset with club Chairperson John Heggtveit opening proceedings by thanking everyone for attending which was followed by a prayer and minutes silence to reflect on all those who sadly went to their eternal rest over the past year.

Next up club Secretary Michelle O’Keeffe read the minutes from the 2024 AGM which was held in the Kilworth Community Hall, and this was proposed and adopted.

This was then followed by an extremely comprehensive secretary’s report as Michelle gave an excellent detailed brief reflecting on the past year both on and off the pitch for Kilworth GAA. The Rúnaí’s report covered over thirty topics which included a brief synopsis on every club game played throughout the past year thanking everyone involved, a detailed report of the clubs current development projects which includes the new club house & community gym complex and the ongoing external pitch upgrade works, off pitch activities, and the clubs ongoing fundraising efforts to name a few. Every aspect of the club was covered, and immense credit is due to Michelle for compiling this absolutely fantastic report and for all her work as club secretary over the past year. The secretary’s report was then proposed and adopted.

Treasurer Shane Tobin then issued a very concise financial report following his second year in the hot seat giving a detailed account of all the clubs income and expenditure for the 2025 financial year down to the last cent with the manifesto also shared amongst all attendees. The Cisteoir then thanked all those within the community who helped in any way with the fundraising efforts throughout the year which included sponsorship, weekly club lotto, rebels bounty draw, golf classic, strong foundations campaign, and the community festival to name a few. The treasurer’s report was then proposed and adopted.

Outgoing Chairperson John Heggtveit then gave a synopsis of the clubs activities over the past year and reiterated on the vast items spoken by both the Rúnaí and Cisteoir. The Cathaoirleach then thanked our very generous club sponsors, the top table along with all the club executive members, and all the various club committees for all their hard work that they did throughout the year stating that their effort and hard work does not go unnoticed. John’s final address before he stepped down as Chairperson included how it was a privilege and honour to oversee the club for the past 4 years to which he received a deserving round of applause. 

John’s leadership, steady guidance, and commitment during his tenure has strengthened the club at every level with his passion and hard work leaving a lasting legacy. John will always be remembered as steering the club through the biggest development it has ever undertaken and all within Kilworth GAA club express our sincere thanks to John for his outstanding and devoted service to the club. Go raibh míle maith agat John.

Joe Ahern JNR our club Irish and Cultural Officer was next to address the meeting and delivered a very accomplished opening speech in our native Irish language. After a cúpla focal as Gaeilge Joe then spoke about some highlights of his year and mentioned simple ways that the club can help to improve our Irish skills and the importance of keeping the essence of the Irish language alive. Joe then closed his address by stating how proud he was to see the new club house signage installed As Gaeilge. 

Patsy O’Mahony then presided over the election of club officers for 2026. Patsy firstly stating how it was a privilege to be asked to officiate the election and again reiterated the importance of fundraising within the club along with how proud he was to see the new dressing room development near completion. The following officers were elected for 2026:

Life President: Bill Hegarty, Vice Presidents: Peg Sheedy, Paddy Whelan, John O’Connor, Michael Dunne, John Twomey, Dave Hogan, Willie Walsh, Patsy O’Mahony, Sean Hegarty, John Hogan, Mick Twomey, John Kenny, John Sheehan, Mossie McNamara, John Heggtveit, Ger Sheehan, Peter Mannix, Liam Kenny, & Fergus Flynn. Chairperson: Tony Sheehan, Vice Chairperson: John Heggtveit, Secretary: Michelle O’Keeffe, Assistant Secretary: Jess Collins, Treasurer: Shane Tobin, Assistant Treasurer: Mossie McNamara, Communications Officer: Kieran Sheedy, Social Media Officer: Sean Magnier, Registrar: Rhona Heggtveit, Development Officer: Alan Kenny, County Board Representative (Football): Liam Kenny, County Board Representative (Hurling): Fergus Flynn, North Cork Board Representatives: John Twomey & Liam Kenny, Insurance Officer: Mike Walsh, Irish and Cultural Officer: Joe Aherne JNR, Club Health and Wellbeing Officer: Deirdre Kenneally, Sustainability Officer: Alan Kenny, Children’s Officer: (Appointed Position) Derek Sarsfield.

Following the election of officers newly appointed Chairperson Tony Sheehan addressed the meeting firstly thanking everyone present for the opportunity and stating how privileged and honoured he was to become the new club Chairperson, he thanked his predecessor John Heggtveit for his steady leadership and commitment to the club over the past 4 years before closing the AGM, wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

GAEILGE SA CHLUB – CLG CHILL UIRD 

I mbliana, rinneamar go leor chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i gCill Uird. An príomhghnó a sheasann amach ná an iarracht ar leith a rinneamar leis na comharthaí don chlubtheach nua. Is céim thábhachtach chun cinn don teanga sa cheantar í seo, agus ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil leis an gcumann agus leis an gclub as an tacaíocht leanúnach a thugann sibh chun an Ghaeilge a neartú sa chlub agus sa phobal. Focal ar leith buíochais go hAléin Ó Cionnaithe a chinntigh ár dhílseacht lenár dteanga i dTógáil an chlubthí. Buíochas ach go háirithe le Seán Ó Maignéar as ucht a chuid oibre ar na meáin shóisialta agus as an gcur chun cinn atá á dhéanamh aige don teanga. Is mór againn an tiomantas sin. Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil tionchar dearfach ag tarlúint maidir leis an gcultúr le blianta  beaga anuas. Feictear an tionchar seo go rialta ag traenálacha na mbuachaillí agus na gcailíní, nuair a chuireann na traenálaithe cúpla focal Gaeilge isteach, agus nuair a úsáidtear an teanga go neamhfhoirmiúil, gan bhrú, i measc na ndaoine fásta sa chlub. Tada a chosnaíonn sé iarracht a dhéanamh chun ár dteanga a chur chun cinn agus a chaomhnú sa cheantair. Tá sé i gceist againn ranganna agus ciorcail chomhrá a chur ar fáil sa chlubtheach nua, agus tá sceitimíní orainn an Ghaeilge agus an cultúr a thabhairt chun tosaigh arís.

This year we have achieved a great deal in promoting Irish and culture in Kilworth GAA. The most significant step, perhaps, was our special effort to provide signage for the new clubhouse. This is real progress for the language in our community, and I want to sincerely thank the committee and the club for their support in advancing Irish both within the club and in the wider area. A special thanks to Alan Kenny who was key in ensuring that the clubhouse would reflect our commitment to our native tongue. A particular word of thanks to Seán Magner for his work on social media and for the promotion of the language he continues to drive. We greatly appreciate it. It is clear that a positive influence has been building over the years. We see this influence regularly at training sessions with the boys and girls, when coaches drop in a few words of Irish, and when informal Irish is used naturally among adults in the club. It costs nothing to make the effort to promote and maintain our language within the community. In 2026 we intend to provide classes and conversation circles in the new clubhouse, and we are excited to bring Irish and our culture further to the fore. We also aim to hold local Scór events  & engage our club in this very valuable competition around language, music and arts. Another goal will be to achieve and maintain our Silver Medal for our club house which will take a little effort from a lot of people so please stay in tune with cultural activities that will be advertised for the coming year.

The ‘h’ in CLG Chill Uird 

To finish, regarding the “h” in the name CLG Chill Uird, and to make effective reference to it in English, highlighting the significance it carries. The little “h” in Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Chill Uird is far more than a quirk of spelling. It is the mark of ownership in our native tongue – grammatically the genitive case tells us this is Kilworth’s Club, belonging to the people and the community it serves. Just as in Irish expresses Mossy’s hurley as camán Mhuiris or Patsy’s pint as pionta Phaitsí, so too does it express that this club is of Kilworth, rooted in her soil and her spirit. To those unfamiliar with the language, it may look unusual, even mistaken. But in truth, it is a proud signal of identity and belonging. It reminds us that our club is not simply a building or a team, but a living part of the community, carried in the hearts of its people. And there is a deeper story here. The reason we have this language today – and the reason our games thrive alongside it – is because of the Gaelic Revival. That movement sought to restore not only Irish words, but Irish ways: our culture, our games, our music, our arts, and our literature. Language was central to that mission, as were the fields where hurling and football were reborn. Even in everyday terms, the language reminds us of community ownership. For example, Ionad Gleacaíochta an Phobail means “Community Gym” – a place that belongs to the community. In the same way, CLG Chill Uird tells us this club belongs to Kilworth, and Kilworth belongs to the living tradition of our language, our games, our music, our arts, and our literature.

Míle buíochas, go n-éirí libh – Cill Uird abú! – Mr. Joe Aherne

CONGRATULATIONS

Comhghairdeas to local Kilworth syndicate “The Golden Spoon” who’s dog “Da Tapper Flynn” recently won the Bar One Racing, Irish Laurels Plate, at Curraheen Park, Cork, by a tight 1.5 length winning margin in 28.21 seconds. We hope ye enjoyed the celebrations lads!

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €19,000 held on Monday November 24th. The numbers drawn were: 05, 24, 25 & 27. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Maurice McNamara c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Paddy & Tom Kenny c/o Yearly, Rosaleen McGrath c/o The Village Inn, & Thomas Twomey c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday December 01st is €19,200.

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.

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.

Pictured are the 2026 appointed top table at last Friday evenings AGM – Shane Tobin (Cisteoir), Michelle O’Keeffe (Rúnaí), Tony Sheehan (Cathaoirleach), and Kieran Sheedy (Oifigeach Poiblí).