SUCCESSFUL OFFICIAL OPENING
Last Saturday afternoon, May 16th, Kilworth GAA Club proudly welcomed An tUachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, along with distinguished guests, club members, and the wider community, for the official opening of the new clubhouse, community gym, and upgraded pitch facilities. With the club approaching its centenary in the coming years, this occasion marked a significant milestone in Kilworth’s history. It was a truly memorable and celebrated day, filled with pride, laughter, and a strong sense of community spirit for all in attendance.
Proceedings began with a tour of the club grounds led by club officials, where the 41st President of the GAA and invited guests were met with a vibrant atmosphere. Both pitches were a hive of activity, with young players from the juvenile, camogie, and LGFA clubs participating in organised games, showcasing all three club’s thriving underage structures. Following official photographs, An tUachtarán was given a guided tour of the impressive new clubhouse and fully equipped community gym, which was constructed by local building firm, KDC Ltd. After the blessing of the new facilities by Fr. Eamonn Roche and Rev. Clodagh Yambasu he then performed the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, formally opening the club’s new and impressive state-of-the-art facilities.
The formal proceedings then continued from the new balcony with the speeches delivered overlooking the large, assembled crowd. Club Irish and Cultural Officer Joe Aherne acted as master of ceremonies, opening the event before inviting a number of speakers to address those present. These included Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, who was deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, followed by Club Chairperson Tony Sheehan, and finally An tUachtarán Jarlath Burns who in his address spoke of his honour and privilege to attend such an important occasion. He paid tribute to the dedication and commitment of the club members who planned, executed, and delivered this ambitious development, describing Kilworth as a club defined by pride, vision, and ambition. He mentioned Cill Uird and its history and also highlighted the importance of GAA clubs as the cornerstone of the Association and praised Kilworth for creating a lasting legacy for future generations. Jarlath also noted his admiration for the close proximity and cooperation of all the local sporting organisations and national school within the area, describing it as a model of community collaboration.
In a lighter moment, he remarked that when his term as President concludes next February, he looks forward to revisiting clubs across the country where plaques bearing his name have been unveiled, with Kilworth now becoming one of them. The event then concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on the clubhouse wall, bringing to a close a thoroughly enjoyable and historic afternoon for all in attendance.

INTERMEDIATE HURLERS CONTINUE WINNING RUN
Last Sunday morning, May 17th, Kilworth’s intermediate hurlers travelled to Watergrasshill for their fifth-round clash in the Red FM sponsored Division 4 Hurling League. Jeremy Saich opened the scoring in this lively encounter with a point from a subline sideline cut after which Kilworth quickly built momentum and four minutes of play later full forward Jamie Sheehan found the net to stretch their lead to three points. Kilworth suffered a setback in the thirteenth minute when they were reduced to 14 players, but to their credit they showed great resilience and battled on, maintaining their advantage for the remainder of the half to go in at the water break leading by three points. Half time score; Kilworth 1-10, Watergrasshill 0-10.
A fiercely contested second half followed, with both sides trading scores and producing some excellent passages of play to keep the scoreboard ticking over. The hosts, to their credit kept battling and a minute into stoppage time, had cut the deficit to just a mere point between the sides. However, a decisive moment soon followed as club veteran Noel McNamara struck a late goal to secure a fifth straight victory for Kilworth, as they held on for a hard-earned two point win. Full time score; Kilworth 2-19, Watergrasshill 0-23.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveitt, Gearoid Carey, Kieran Lane, Michael Gowen, Sean Óg Kenneally, Luke Carey 0-01, David Twomey, Pierce Riordan, Jeremy Saich 0-01 (1-sl), Michael Sheehan, Eoin Carey 0-05, Liam Óg Hegarty 0-09 (9-f), Noel McNamaran 1-00, Jamie Sheehan 1-02, & Brian Sheehan 0-01. Substitute used: Ryan Jordan.

DEFEAT FOR JUNIOR HURLERS
Our junior hurlers contested Mallow last Sunday evening, May 17th, in their third fixture of the Avondhu division 2 hurling league. Played at home in wet conditions with plenty of youth in the Kilworth lineup, Mallow were ultimately the strongest of the teams in this encounter and pushed ahead early on to lead by 8 points at the interval. Upon the restart, the visiting side once again hit the ground running and ultimately went on to win convincingly on a final scoreline of 4-17 to 2-06.
Team: Sean Keane, Ronan Fenton, Conor Hynes, Conor Hynes, Brian Dunne, Michael O’Callaghan, Sean Murphy, Sean O’Flynn, Anthony Sheehan, Rory Gill, Darragh Sheehan, Brian Casey, Aaron Browne, Thomas Twomey, & Olann McCarthy-O’Donoghue. Substitutes: Kieran Twomey, Ben Carey, & Mark Carey.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
The club would like to extend its warmest wishes to club Vice President, committee member, club stalwart, and true gentleman Patsy O’Mahony on the occasion of his 80th birthday recently. We hope that you had a truly wonderful and memorable day celebrating this special milestone Patsy!

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €2,000 held on Monday May 11th. The numbers drawn were: 07, 11, 21, & 27. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Joe Aherne JNR c/o Online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Eily Lynch c/o Dave Hogan, John & Mary Geaney c/o Yearly, & Frances Sweetnam c/o Online. The jackpot prize on Monday May 18th is €2,200.
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. Míle Buíochas!

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Saturday May 23rd; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Ballyhea in Kilworth at 7pm.
Tuesday May 26th; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 2 Hurling League; Kilworth V Fermoy in Kilworth at 7.45pm.
Friday May 29th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth V Kildorrery in Kilworth at 7.30pm.
Tuesday June 02nd; Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 3 Football League Final; Kilworth V Grange in Ballyhooly at 7.30pm.

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.

An tUachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns pictured with club officers last Saturday afternoon arriving into Kilworth GAA grounds for the official opening of the new clubhouse, community gym, and upgraded pitch facilities.
L-R – Joe Aherne (Irish and Cultural Officer), John Heggtveit (Vice-Chairperson), Shane Tobin (Treasurer), Tony Sheehan (Chairperson), An tUachtarán CLG, Jarlath Burns, Michelle O’Keeffe (Secretary), & Kieran Sheedy (Communications Officer).