Kilworth GAA Notes 19 June 2025

VICTORY FOR INTERMEDIATE HURLERS

Last Friday evening, June 13th, after a four week layoff, our Premier Intermediate hurlers were back in action as they welcomed Kildorrery to the club grounds for their seventh round fixture of the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Kilworth opened the scoring in this highly entertaining encounter which was played in the main pitch through a fine strike by wing back Sean Óg Kenneally before the visitors who were wearing their traditional blue coloured jerseys responded with two quick points in succession. Corner forward Cormac Donnellan then got the first of his two impressive scores of the contest after 5 minutes played before Kilworth hit a purple patch through scores from William Condon, Sean Óg, and center-back David Twomey. The boys from the hill, however, swiftly responded by raising three white flags on their own and held a three point advantage on the 17 minute mark.

Liam Óg, who had just completed his leaving certificate exams, converted Kilworth’s first free of the evening a minute later which was swiftly followed by a goal through a beautifully taken ground strike from inform full forward Noel McNamara as Kilworth assumed control of the contest. Both sides then hit a further two points apiece before the interval with the Kilworth scorers coming from the sticks of Liam Óg and Noely, respectively. Half time score: Kilworth 1-09, Kildorrery 0-10.

Selector Darren Kenny’s half time uisce bottle most definitely contained some form of magic within its contents as Kilworth got off to a dream start upon the resumption of play. Liam Óg was first off the mark for the home side as within thirty seconds of play resuming he hit a screamer of a shot into the oppositions net leaving their goalkeeper with no chance. The returning globetrotter Luke Carey who lined out at cornerback was next up to raise a white flag which was followed by an extremely rare right handed strike from the camán of William Condon. Half time substitute Eoin Carey made his presence known immediately by adding two well taken points to the scoresheet and along with further points from Noely and Liam Óg, Kilworth looked solid after 40 minutes played holding a comfortable eleven point lead.

Kildorrery to their credit however had other ideas and even after being reduced to fourteen men, over the next 11 minutes they hit a remarkable 1-05 on the trot without reply shortening Kilworth’s lead to a mere green flag score. The final 10 minutes made for great viewing with both sets of supporters getting real value for their attendance as both sides procured three points apiece making it anyone’s game to win, but ultimately victory went Kilworth’s direction upon referee Pa O’Driscoll’s final whistle of the evening. Full time score: Kilworth 2-18, Kildorrery 1-18.

Team & Scorers: Sean Keane, Sean Shanahan, Kieran Lane, Luke Carey 0-01, Sean Óg Kenneally 0-02, David Twomey 0-01, Michael Gowen, Jeremy Saich, Daniel O’Regan, Leo Coffey, William Condon 0-02, Brian Sheehan, Liam Óg Hegarty 1-03 (2-f), Noel McNamara 1-03 (1-f), Cormac Donnellan 0-02. Substitutes used: Eoin Carey 0-04, & Jamie Sheehan.

BLACKWATER MOTORS SPONSORED ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Our annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place next week, on Friday June 20th from 8am at Fermoy Golf Club. The club would like to sincerely thank Blackwater Motors Fermoy, Cork, and Skibbereen who have come onboard again this year as the events main sponsor. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. This event, along with our weekly club lotto and the Rebels Bounty draw, is one of the clubs three main fundraisers each year with all proceeds raised from the event going directly towards our new Dressing Room and Community Gym Complex.

Raffle tickets are now in circulation for this event with some very attractive prizes on offer including first prize of one weeks accommodation in sunny Fuerteventura along with €500 cash towards your flights (not included). Tickets are priced at €5 each or a book of 3 for €10 and are available to purchase from any adult team member with the draw itself taking place next Monday evening, June 23rd.

KILWORTH COMMUNITY AND GAA FESTIVAL 2024

Save the date! Kilworth GAA in conjunction with Kilworth Community Council are once again joining forces this year for the annual Kilworth Festival which will take place from Sunday August 3rd to Sunday 10th. This year’s festival is guaranteed to be bigger than ever, and we look forward to sharing with you all over the coming weeks ahead, all the exciting events that this week-long festival will have to offer.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €14,400 held on Monday June 16th, the numbers drawn were: 07, 12, 22 and 23. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Mark Condon c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Noel Howard c/o Online, Michelle O’Keeffe c/o Michelle O’Keeffe, & Mairead Lynch c/o Tim McCormack. Next week’s jackpot on Monday June 23rd is €14,600.

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.

UPCOMING FIXTURE

Friday, June 27th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Bandon in Bandon at 7.45pm.

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 and Trish Bonner, Centra Kilworth

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

U11 HURLING

The U11s had a busy few days last week playing 2 games, both in hurling. First up they travelled to Castletownroche on Tuesday evening to take on a very strong Ballycastle Gaels outfit in a challenge game. The boys were up against it but showed great determination against a very well coached home side.

On Saturday morning it was back to Go Games fixtures when they made the trip to Youghal to take on the locals. We had 2 teams and played 5 very competitive games over the course of the hour. Thanks to Ballycastle Gaels and Youghal for hosting us.

Well done to Noah Dunne who pulled off some outstanding saves in goals on Saturday and to Luke Kenneally who had a great battle with the Youghal full forward throughout.

This week we return to football and we’re back on the road as we travel to Aghavine on Thursday to take on Ballymacoda/Ladysbridge outfit Fr. O Neills.

Pictured are the U11 hurlers who played Youghal on Saturday morning last.

POINTS SHARED AT MINANE BRIDGE

Last Saturday evening, May 17th, our Premier Intermediate hurlers were once again back in action as they travelled south to Minane Bridge to contest Tracton in the sixth round clash of the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. The current Cork Junior A hurling champions were first to hit the score board in this closely fought contest and were two points better before Noel McNamara opened Kilworth scoring through a placed ball strike after 5 minutes played. Kilworth then excelled over the next 9 minutes with midfielder Eoin Carey bagging two long range points before another strike from Noely rattled the Tracton net putting Kilworth two points in front after 14 minutes played. Tracton had their own goal chance denied by goalkeeper Killian Heggtveit who pulled off a fine save, and it was then a case of back and forth between the sides until the interval as the teams shared six white flags apiece with Brian Sheehan, Liam Whelan, and Jeremy Saich adding their initials to the Kilworth scoresheet. Half time score: Kilworth 1-09, Tracton 0-09.

Kilworth once again continued to excel after the water break and for the first time in the contest went four points clear courtesy of Jeremy Saich’s second point of the evening. The Carrigdhoun divisional side immediately responded with a point from play before a shemozzle broke out which left the green and red striped side reduced to thirteen men for the remainder of the contest. After a prolonged period of scoreless play Noely once again extended Kilworth’s advantage to four points on the three quarter mark, but Tracton to their credit battled hard and reduced the deficit back to two points with 10 minutes remaining. The sides once again shared three points apiece before centre back David Twomey’s strike gave Kilworth a three point cushion with just minutes remaining. However, the final whistle could not come soon enough for Kilworth as Tracton breached the Kilworth defense and bagged a three pointer deep into injury time to level proceedings leaving the travelling Kilworth contingent flabbergasted. Full time score: Kilworth 1-15, Tracton 1-15.

With just three league games now remaining to play, Kilworth will be eager to push on and add more points to the league table when they face Inniscarra away in the seventh round clash which currently takes place on Sunday morning June 1st at Ballyanley.

Team & Scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Sean Shanahan, Kieran Lane, Austin O’Hara, Sean Óg Kenneally, David Twomey 0-01, Michael Gowen, Eoin Carey 0-04 (0-02-f), Jeremy Saich 0-02, Leo Coffey, Liam Whelan 0-01, Brian Sheehan 0-01, Michael Sheehan 0-01, Noel McNamara 1-05 (0-02-f), William Condon.

JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE

Last week on Tuesday evening May 13th, our Junior hurlers were also back in action as they travelled the short distance to Fitzgerald Park Fermoy to contest our local neighbours in their third round fixture of the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League. Kilworth, who were unfortunately missing a large number of players for this encounter due to exams and other commitments had a very tight squad of just sixteen players available and were no match for the black and amber coloured Fermoy side who were deserving winners of this contest come the final whistle. Full time score: Kilworth 0-05, Fermoy 1-20.

Up next, Kilworth welcome Araglen to the club grounds for the fourth round clash of the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League which is currently fixed for next Tuesday evening May 27th.

Team: Sean Keane, Kieran Twomey, John Horgan, Kenny Murphy, Brian Whelan, Sean Óg Kenneally, Conor White, Michael O’Callaghan, Brian Dunne, Brian Casey, Sean Beecher, Jason McCarthy, Jamie Foley, Anthony Sheehan, Michael Linehan. Substitute used: John Tobin Allen.

4 WEEKS TO ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Save the date! Our annual Kilworth GAA club Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 20th at Fermoy Golf Club. More details on this highly popular event will follow in the coming weeks.

CONGRATULATIONS SHANE

Comhghairdeas to clubman Shane O’Brien who last weekend claimed All-Ireland Handball championship glory by winning the Men’s Masters B Singles All-Ireland Final competition. Played on court 3 at the National Handball Centre, Croke Park last Saturday, Shane convincingly defeated his Galway opponent Jason Kelly 21-6, 21-10 in the final. Well done on a fantastic achievement Shane and enjoy the well-deserved celebrations!

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €13,600 held on Monday May 19th, the numbers drawn were: 02, 21, 23 and 26. The lucky dip winner of €50 was John Condon c/o Hair By Helen. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were John Kiely c/o Online, Colette Boland c/o Online, & Dillon Family c/o John O’Connor. Next week’s jackpot on Monday May 26th is €13,800.

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.

VOTE OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Cashman/Ryan/Twomey families, Glanworth/Kilworth following their recent bereavement.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Tuesday May 27th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Araglen in Kilworth at 8pm.

Friday May 30th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Clyda Rovers in Mourneabbey at 7.30pm.

Sunday, June 1st; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Inniscarra in Ballyanley at 11.30am.

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 and Trish Bonner, Centra Kilworth

KILWORTH JUVENILE GAA CLUB NOTES

Great Day Out for U11s in Douglas

The U11s made the trip up the M8 to Douglas on Saturday afternoon last for a full day’s hurling in the Sean Downey / Mick Quirke Tournament. Mick Quirke, after whom the tournament is named, was the grandfather of U14 player Michéal Quirke , and by all accounts put a huge amount of effort into the juvenile club in Douglas over many many years.

In all 32 teams took part and it is a testament to the organisation that went in before-hand that the day went off like clockwork with all games starting on time. The boys, and their supporters, were also thrilled with the refreshments offered up by the host club throughout the event.

We entered 2 teams on the day and played a total of 9 games against combinations from Monaleen (Limerick), Ballincollig, Douglas and Nemo Rangers. Despite being down a few regulars, the boys acquitted themselves well in sweltering conditions. Both teams emerged from their respective groups and came close in their subsequent knock out games. The day was a great learning experience for everyone, and all clubs were delighted for the invite.

U14 Football Championship

On Friday evening last in the fabulous sunshine, our U14 footballers commenced their Championship campaign hosting Duarigle Gaels (Millstreet/Cullen). We got off to a fantastic start, scoring freely and playing well. A goal just before half time from Fionnan Looney put the result beyond doubt, and we continued the momentum in the second half to win convincingly. The game was notable for our teams first two pointer contribution, midfielder Michéal Quirke with a terrific effort on the run from over 40 yards. Our defenders also performed admirably, none more so than Nathan Webb at corner back. Next up is an away fixture in Round 2 to neighbours St Dominics.

Kilworth U8 Football

Our U8’s had their first blitz of the year in Mallow on Saturday 5th April where we had two teams entered. We played some great games against Kildorrery, Boherbue, Newmarket & Clyda Rovers. The boys showed great skill and teamwork and the future looks very bright with these boys. Well done boys!