INTERMEDIATE HURLERS COME UP SHORT
Last Sunday morning, June 28th, Kilworth’s intermediate hurlers made the journey to Ballynoe to contest St. Catherines in their final group game of the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. With qualification for the league final already secured, Kilworth approached this contest with confidence and delivered a strong first half performance with centre-forward Michael Sheehan setting the tone early by registering Kilworth’s first score of the contest from a sublime sideline cut. Kilworth continued to apply pressure and were duly rewarded on the 15-minute mark when Olann McCarthy-O’Donoghue found the back of the net, which pushed Kilworth into a four-point lead. Despite a competitive showing from their Imokilly rivals, Kilworth held firm and carried that four-point advantage into the break after an impressive opening 30 minutes of hurling. Half time score; Kilworth 1-14, St. Catherines 1-10.
Kilworth made a positive start to the second half, with Noel McNamara adding his third point from play to extend their lead, however, momentum soon shifted as St. Catherine’s upped their intensity and began to chip away at the deficit and by the three-quarter mark, the home side had reduced Kilworth’s lead to just a single point. Kilworth responded through important scores from Liam Óg Hegarty, Michael Sheehan, and Eoin Carey, with each score helping to keep Kilworth in contention as the game hung in the balance, and at the sixty-minute mark the sides shared the spoils at 1-24 apiece. However, it was St. Catherine’s who finished the strongest as two late points from the home side ultimately proved decisive as they edged ahead before the full-time whistle sounded. Despite a spirited performance, Kilworth were left to reflect on a narrow defeat in what was an entertaining and hard-fought contest. Full time score; Kilworth 1-24, St. Catherines 1-26. Referee; James Birmingham, Bride Rovers.
Next up on Saturday week Kilworth face old rivals Aghabullogue in the league final which throws in at Riverstown at 7pm. All support greatly appreciated.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Austin O’Hara, Kieran Lane, Austin O’Hara, Michael Gowen, Eoin McGrath, Eoin Carey 0-04 (1-f), David Twomey, Brian Sheehan, Ryan Jordan 0-02, Liam Óg Hegarty 0-05 (4-f), Michael Sheehan 0-08 (1-sl), William Condon 0-02, Noel McNamara 0-03, Mark Carey, & Olann McCarthy-O’Donoghue 1-00. Substitutes used: Liam Whelan, Pierce Riordan, Darragh Sheehan, & Adrian Mannix.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €2,400 held on Monday June 22nd. The numbers drawn were: 05, 11, 12, & 27. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Jerome O’Driscoll c/o Yearly. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Clara Harte c/o Online, Mary O’Donoghue c/o Yearly, & Mossie McNamara c/o Mossie McNamara. The jackpot prize on Monday June 29th 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!

GOLF CLASSIC RAFFLE RESULTS
1st Prize: 1 weeks accommodation in Fuerteventura + €500 cash – Noel Gowen.
2nd Prize: €175 voucher for Gorse Lodge Garden Ornaments – Lucy Ann Barry.
3rd Prize: €100 Dunnes Stores Voucher – Don ‘Mahony.
4th Prize: Case of Wine – Declan Dunne.
5th Prize: €50 Voucher for Ger Hennessy Hair – Aoife Lane.
6th Prize: Kilworth Jersey – Shauna Lane.
7th Prize: Kilworth Jersey – Daire Lane.
8th Prize: Bottle of Wine – Ber O’Callaghan.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Friday July 03rd; Country Clean Recycling U21 B Hurling Championship, Kilworth V St. Dominic’s in Ballygiblin at 7pm.
Saturday July 11th, Red FM Division 4 Hurling League Final; Kilworth V Aghabullogue, in Riverstown 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.