Kilworth GAA Club Notes 23 April 2026

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Kilworth GAA Club extends a very warm invitation to all members and the wider community to join us for the official opening of our new clubhouse, community gym, and upgraded pitch facilities. The celebration will take place on Saturday, May 16th, from 3.00pm to 6.00pm at Kilworth GAA Club, and we are honoured that An tUachtarán CLG, Jarlath Burns, along with other distinguished guests, will join us to perform the official opening ceremony.
The development of these facilities represents a major milestone for both the club and the wider community. It is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment shown by so many over recent years, and we are delighted to celebrate this achievement with everyone who has contributed and supported our vision along the way.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase our new facilities, unite as a club and community, and celebrate this important milestone, while recognising the valued support we have received from so many people. We sincerely hope everyone can join us for what promises to be a memorable and enjoyable afternoon.

RECENT WEATHER DISRUPTS FIXTURES
Unfortunately, both of last week’s hurling league fixtures were postponed due to the recent spell of adverse weather. The junior hurling league third-round fixture against Araglen was called off as a result of a waterlogged pitch in Araglen, while the intermediate third-round clash with Ballyhea was also deferred after both clubs deemed their pitches unplayable.
Also, regrettably, this week’s junior hurling league fixture against Fermoy was postponed as a mark of respect following a local bereavement. These fixtures will now be rearranged for a later date.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €5,000 held on Monday April 13th. The numbers drawn were: 14, 16, 27, & 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Eileen O’Keeffe c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Maura Condon c/o Mossy McNamara, Paddy Whelan c/o Mossy McNamara, & Noel Howard c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday April 20th is €5,200.
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.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY
Kilworth GAA Club extends its deepest and most sincere sympathies to the Whelan, McCarthy, and Glavin families, following the sad and sudden passing of Paddy Whelan, RIP. Paddy was a much-valued member of our club, serving with distinction as Vice‑President and formerly as Club Secretary and Mentor. He was a devoted husband to Mary, and a proud father to Liam, our current club player. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Liam, and Dara, together with the extended Whelan, McCarthy, and Glavin families at this incredibly difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
The club would also like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Condon families, Araglen/Kilworth following their recent bereavement.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tuesday April 28th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Cloughduv in Cloughduv at 8pm.
Friday May 01st; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Aghabullogue in Aghabullogue at 7.15pm.
Tuesday May 05th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League; Kilworth V Glanworth in Kilworth at 8pm.
Sunday May 10th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Fermoy in Kilworth at 1pm.

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.

INTERMEDIATE HURLERS SECURE BACK TO BACK WINS
Last Friday evening, April 3rd, Kilworth’s intermediate hurlers travelled to Bishopstown for their second-round clash in the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Playing with the advantage of a strong breeze in the opening half, Kilworth were first to raise a white flag in what quickly became a tough and physical contest with goal chances aplenty. By the quarter-hour mark, Kilworth had built up a 0-08 to 0-04 lead on their opponent’s, with both sides adding a further three white flags apiece before the interval. Half-time score: Kilworth 0-11, Bishopstown 0-07.
Now facing the breeze, Kilworth hit the ground running after the restart, immediately firing over 1-04 without reply to push their advantage to eleven points, with the goal struck from the stick of half forward William Condon, who finished superbly to give Kilworth a commanding lead. Bishopstown, to their credit, responded strongly and went one better, hitting 1-05 without reply to haul themselves right back into contention. However, Kilworth showed great composure in the closing stages, striking three excellent points to reassert control and see out a hard-fought four point victory in a game which they led from start to finish. Full time score: Kilworth 1-19, Bishopstown 1-15. Referee: Brendan Barry-Murphy, Aghabullogue.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveitt, Pierce Riordan, Kieran Lane, Michael Gowen, Sean Óg Kenneally, David Twomey, Luke Carey, Leo Coffey 0-01, Jeremy Saich 0-02, Michael Sheehan 0-04 (4-f), Eoin Carey 0-06 (2-f), William Condon 1-01, Noel McNamara 0-01, Jamie Sheehan 0-01, & Brian Sheehan 0-01. Substitutes used: Gearoid Carey, Ryan Jordan, Michael O’Callaghan, & Liam Whelan 0-02.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €4,600 held on Monday March 30th. The numbers drawn were: 09, 11, 24, & 28. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Vera Jackson c/o Patsy O’Mahony. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Niall Carey c/o Online, Eileen & Dave Twomey c/o Online, & Gavin McCarthy c/o Michelle O’Keeffe. The jackpot prize on Tuesday April 7th due to the Easter Bank holiday weekend is €4,800.
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.

REBELS BOUNTY DRAW SUCCESS
Congratulations to both John Tobin and Pat (Tucky) O’Brien who were lucky winners in the 2026 Rebels Bounty draws for January, February and March which took place last week, on Tuesday evening March 31st. John scooped 10th prize in the January draw and collected €500, whilst Pat claimed 18th prize in the same draw and pocketed €250. Sincere thanks to everyone who has supported Kilworth GAA with the Rebels Bounty draw initiative during 2026.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tonight, Thursday April 9th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Shanballymore in Killavullen at 7pm.
Sunday April 12th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League; Kilworth V Killavullen in Killavullen at 11.30am.
Wednesday April 15th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Araglen in Araglen at 7pm.
Thursday April 16th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Ballyhea in Kilworth at 7.15pm.

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.

MEMBERSHIP DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
Club membership for the 2026 season is now open on the GAA membership site “Foireann”, and we would ask that you pay your club membership as soon as possible. This coming season Kilworth GAA, Camogie, and LGFA clubs have collaborated together as a “One Membership Structure” in an effort to reduce costs on everyone across all clubs. All players and management teams must be fully paid-up members in advance of returning to training/matches, with next Tuesday March 31st the membership deadline date. If anyone has any questions or issues, please contact Kilworth GAA club registrar Rhona Heggtveit on 086-0863816.
The full list of membership rates for 2026 as per the new One Membership Structure are as follows: Adult Player €85, Student €70, Juvenile (U11-U18) €65, Juvenile (U10 and below) €45, OAP €20, Adult Non Player €65, Family 2+1 €155, Family 2+2 €195, Family 2+3/1+4 €225, Husband/Wife Player €95, Husband/Wife Non Player €75, Gaelic For M&O (LGFA only) €45.

DEFEAT FOR JUNIOR HURLERS
Last Saturday afternoon March 21st our Junior hurlers got their 2026 league campaign underway when they faced Ballyclough away in their opening round of the Avondhu division two hurling league. Kilworth started well in this encounter and led by 4 points to 1 in the early stages, but Ballyclough then started to stamp their authority on proceedings and pushed ahead to lead by 2-12 to 0-08 at the interval. Upon the restart, the green and yellow coloured home side hit the ground running and ultimately went on to win convincingly on a final scoreline of 4-25 to 0-13.
Team and scorers: Sean Beecher, Conor Hynes, John Horgan, Kieran Twomey, Darragh Sheehan, Denis Riordan 0-01, Aaron Browne, Michael O’Callaghan 0-06 (2-f), Michael Lenihan, Jason McCarthy, Brian Casey, Sean O’Flynn 0-01, Olann McCarthy-O’Donoghue 0-04 (1-f), Ben Carey, & Anthony Sheehan 0-01. Substitutes: Evan Donnellan, & Darragh Gill.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €4,200 held on Monday March 16th. The numbers drawn were: 11, 12, 22, & 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was John Dineen c/o Centra. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were The Sports Complex c/o Yearly, Tom Flynn c/o Online, & Susan Howard c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday March 23rd is €4,400.
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.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Save the date! The annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 19th at Fermoy Golf Club. More details on this highly popular event will follow in the coming weeks.

CLUB SHOP
Make sure to check out our club shop for all the latest club merchandise and get prepared for the season ahead. There is a fantastic array of new customised essentials available to choose from which suit all age groups. The majority of items also have the opportunity to be personalised with names, numbers, initials etc. All orders over €50 include free delivery. Visit www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilworth-gaa for more.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY
Kilworth GAA club would like to offer its most sincere condolences to the Twomey and Cahill families, Kilworth/Mitchelstown, following the sad passing of Breda Twomey, beloved wife of former player, mentor, and club officer Tom, and cherished mother of Tanya, Deborah, and current player Thomas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all together with the extended families at this very difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

The club would also like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Langford/Lynch/Hurley families, Kilworth/Fermoy, the Twomey/Dunne/Magnier families, Rathcormac/Fermoy/Kilworth, the Ahern/Twomey families, Araglen/Kilworth, the O’Brien family, Fermoy, and the Murphy family, Ballindangan, following their recent bereavements.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Friday April 03rd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Bishopstown in Bishopstown at 7pm.
Saturday April 04th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Fermoy in Kilworth at 7pm.

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.

REBELS BOUNTY DRAW FAST APPROACHING
The deadline for the Rebels Bounty Draw is fast approaching with the first draw of Rebels Bounty 2026 taking place in two weeks’ time, which includes draws for January, February, and March and has a grand total of 90 prizes on offer. This helps clubs raise vital funds and it is a proven major fundraising activity for our club with 100% of all proceeds collected over the allotted quota going directly back into the club. Over 12 monthly draws (30 monthly prizes) there is a grand total of €500,000 in prizes to be collected with 360 chances to win. Kilworth GAA have been extremely fortunate in the Rebels Bounty draw since its formation five years ago and had another two winners in 2025. Now is the time for you to renew or join for the first time and new members are always welcome. You can enter through the club (contact any committee member) or online by visiting gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty. All money raised from the draw will go towards our new clubhouse development project and the upgrade works of our pitches which is not only for Kilworth GAA club but also for Kilworth Camogie, Kilworth LGFA and the entire Kilworth community. All support is greatly appreciated.

CLUB LOTTO REACHES €4,000
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €3,800 held on Monday March 2nd. The numbers drawn were: 03, 14, 17, & 30. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Caitriona Sisk c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Joe Aherne JNR c/o Online, Marie Barber c/o John O’Connor, & Mary Darcy c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday March 9th is €4,000.
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.

CLUB SHOP
Make sure to check out our club shop for all the latest club merchandise and get prepared for the season ahead. There is a fantastic array of new customised essentials available to choose from which suit all age groups. The majority of items also have the opportunity to be personalised with names, numbers, initials etc. All orders over €50 include free delivery. Visit www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilworth-gaa for more.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Sunday March 15th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League; Kilworth V Ballyclough in Ballyclough at 11am.
Saturday March 21st; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Ballyclough in Ballyclough at 4pm.
Sunday March 22nd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Cloughduv in Kilworth at 11.30pm.

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
1968 – Life at Intermediate level
Having conquered the 1967 North Cork Junior A Hurling Championship against Freemount (4-16 to 1-8) and the County throne against Cloughduv (3-11 to 2-7), Kilworth, for the first ever time, joined fellow divisional teams Mallow, Rathluírc, and Castletownroche as they gained promotion to Intermediate ranks for the 1968 campaign. Having been drawn against Nemo Rangers in their championship first round fixture, Kilworth naturally went into this game as underdogs when they faced the city Southsiders at Clonmult Memorial Park, Midleton on Sunday April 14th. Allied by stylish hurling and grand teamwork, this Kilworth team had tremendous spirit which was obvious at several times the previous season and also during their recent series of matches in the Intermediate league. Kilworth’s defence featuring club stalwarts Lar Flynn, John Carey, and 1967 Cork Senior player John Hogan is a clever, tenacious unit, and combined with the strong midfield pairing of Danny Fenton and Tom O’Halloran, accurate forwards Pat Farren, Patsy O’Mahony, and Bob Honahan from Mitchelstown who joined the team this year, alongside current inter-county intermediate players Kieran Casey, Seanie Long and Fred Sheedy, Kilworth supporters had every believe they would emerge victorious following their journey to the East Cork Venue. The following match report summed up the game from the Magpies home ground.
“Playing against a stiff breeze in the first half Kilworth had to fall back in the early stages when Nemo opened the scoring with a goal before shortly adding a second. In the 15th minute Kilworth opened their tally with a point and had two more before Nemo had their third score, and to the short whistle Nemo had the better of matters to lead at half time by 3-1 to 1-3. With the wind favouring Kilworth in the second half the scoring was level after 5 minutes and then when Kilworth got in front they maintained the pressure and although a few short lived attacks came for Nemo in the closing stages, Kilworth appeared to have the measure of their opponents and finished deserving winners. Full time score, Kilworth 3-9, Nemo Rangers 3-2. Kilworth scorers: Patsy O’Mahoney 3-1, Fred Sheedy and Bob Honahan 0-3 each, Danny Fenton and Dinny Condon 0-1 each.”
Having eliminated Nemo Rangers from the championship Kilworth’s next assignment was a mouthwatering quarter final clash against Glen Rovers second string. Played in Riverstick at 8pm on Sunday evening Sunday July 7th Kilworth produced a late rally to draw level only to go under in added time as the Glen converted a late placed ball effort. The following match report summed up what was rated as one of the best hurling exhibitions seen in the Cork intermediate club championship for many a long day.
“Glen Rovers qualified for the semi-final of the Cork Co. Intermediate Hurling Championship when they defeated Kilworth at Riverstown. Kilworth, last year’s county junior champions led for most of the first half, but Glen Rovers goaled shortly before half time to lead by a point at the interval. There was little between the sides in the second half, but the Glen led by two goals with only 5 minutes remaining. However, a Kilworth rally brought them level almost on time and the match winning score was a point from a seventy, scored by the Glen’s Sean O’Riordan. The game produced plenty of good hurling passages and the standard of hurling generally was very high. One of the stars of the hour was Kilworth’s forward Fred Sheedy who had an outstanding game on Cork’s centre half back Denis O’Riordan. Full time score, Kilworth 3-8, Glen Rovers 2-12. Kilworth scorers: Fred Sheedy 1-3, Danny Fenton 1-1, Dave O’Riordan 0-4, and Dinny Condon 1-0.”
Interestingly, this defeat would become even harder to swallow for Kilworth Gaels as the following month Glen Rovers withdrew from all adult level county championships in protest of the suspension of three of their senior players and another member who was expelled from membership of the GAA for life which resulted from incidents during the Glen Rovers V UCC senior hurling championship quarter final clash the previous month.

MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE
Club membership for the 2026 season is now open on the GAA membership site “Foireann”, and we would ask that you pay your club membership as soon as possible. This coming season Kilworth GAA, Camogie, and LGFA clubs have collaborated together as a “One Membership Structure” in an effort to reduce costs on everyone across all clubs. All players and management teams must be fully paid-up members in advance of returning to training/matches, with March 31st the membership deadline date. If anyone has any questions or issues, please contact Kilworth GAA club registrar Rhona Heggtveit on 086-0863816.
The full list of membership rates for 2026 as per the new One Membership Structure are as follows: Adult Player €85, Student €70, Juvenile (U11-U18) €65, Juvenile (U10 and below) €45, OAP €20, Adult Non Player €65, Family 2+1 €155, Family 2+2 €195, Family 2+3/1+4 €225, Husband/Wife Player €95, Husband/Wife Non Player €75, Gaelic For M&O (LGFA only) €45.

2026 AVONDHU CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS
The 2026 Avondhu GAA championship draws took place last Wednesday evening February 18th at the Mallow GAA complex with dates and venues for these fixtures to follow in the coming weeks.
The junior B(1) football championship consists of 7 teams split into 2 groups. Kilworth were drawn from the pot in group 1 alongside Araglen, Ballyhea, and Abbey Rovers which will be played in a round robin format with the top team from each group qualifying for the final.
The junior B(2) hurling championship consists of 8 teams split into 2 groups. Kilworth were again drawn from the pot in group 1 alongside Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels, Ballyhea, and Buttevant which will be played in a round robin format with the top team from each group qualifying for the final.
The overall winners from both the junior B(1) and junior B(2) competitions will then play off to decide who will go forward to represent the division in the county series later in the season.
The U21 B football championship consists of 8 teams who will compete in a knock out style format. Kilworth were drawn against neighbours Mitchelstown in their quarter final contest with the winners progressing forward to play the winners of Buttevant and St. Dominics in the semi-final.
The U21 B hurling championship also consists of 8 teams who will compete in a knock out style format. Kilworth were drawn against last year’s beaten finalists St. Dominics in their quarter final contest with the winners progressing forward to play the winners of Ballygiblin and Kilshannig in the semi-final.

POSTPONEMENT
Unfortunately last Sundays fixture between Kilworth and Abbey Rovers in the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy division 3 football league was postponed due to an unplayable pitch and will now be rescheduled for a future date.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €3,400 held on Monday February 16th. The numbers drawn were: 15, 21, 23, & 24. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Marie Lawton c/o Centra. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Joe Aherne JNR c/o Online, Carol Byrne c/o Online, & Eimear Walshe c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday February 23rd is €3,600.
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.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Save the date! The annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 19th at Fermoy Golf Club. More details on this highly popular event will follow in the coming weeks.

CONGRATULATIONS
Comhghairdeas to Eoin McGrath who last weekend represented Cormac McAnellens GAA club in Sydney as they won the prestigious “Pearse’s 7’s” hurling competition which was played in Melbourne, Australia.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY
Kilworth GAA club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Hallahan/Magnier families, Newcestown/Ballyvourney/Kilworth, the Bartley families, Fermoy, and the Linehan families, Curraghagalla, Mitchelstown, following their recent bereavements.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Sunday March 01st; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League; Kilworth V Ballyhooly in Ballyhooly at 11.30pm.
Tuesday March 10th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Blackrock in Church Road at 8pm.
Saturday March 14th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League; Kilworth V Ballyclough in Ballyclough at 4pm.

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.