Junior Bs battle Ballyhea
On Saturday evening our junior hurlers took to Ballyhooly pitch vs Ballyhea for the McAuliffe Hurleys JB(2)HC final. Ballyhea were first to succeed getting their name on the scoreboard in the 3rd minute. Not to be outdone, Kilworth scored the next 4 consecutive points from Leo Coffey, James Moakley and Mikey Wade. A good first quarter for Kilworth, with strong defending from the backs, saw us up 3 points ahead at the water break. This was quickly levelled by the opposition. It was then tit for tat between the sides. A point from Joey Cahill before the half-time whistle blew reduced Ballyhea’s lead to a onepoint, 0-7 to 0-6.
The start of the second half was a repeat of the first half, seeing both teams exchange scores, one of which included a superb sideline cut from captain Shane O’Brien. Ballyhea found the back of the Kilworth net 8 minutes into the second half, following a great save from goalkeeper Killian Heggtveit, who was unlucky to see his clearance deflected into the net. Heading into the last quarter, Kilworth were down 5 points, a well needed goal from corner forward Leo Coffey lessened the margin to 2 points. Unfortunately, this was as close as we would get to Ballyhea nearing the end of the match.
Hard luck to the players and management on a disappointing end to a great season. As a club, we are very proud of the players and all involved. We look forward to a new season. A special thank you to all our sponsors and supporters.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Johnny Tobin Allen, John Horgan, Tim Dunne, Jason Twomey, Shane O’Brien (capt.,0-2), Trevor Hynes, Seán Beecher, James Moakley (0-1), Brian Casey, Joey Cahill (0-1), Cormac Donnellan, Leo Coffey (1-1), Mikey Wade (0-4/1f) and Mikey Gowen. Subs: Jason McCarthy for Brian Casey, Ned O’Brien for Cormac Donnellan, Kenny Murphy for Johnny Tobin Allen.
FIRST ROUND WIN FOR U21s Kilara Óg 2-18 Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels 0-14
Kilara Óg got a tonic of a start with a goal from Michael Sheehan two minutes in. The whole first half was nip and tuck between both sides. The concession of frees kept the opposition in the game. The half-time score was 1-9 to 0-10, Kilara Óg leading by 2 at the short whistle. On the resumption, a similar pattern from the opening half emerged with both teams exchanging points. At the water break in the second half there was still only three points separating the sides with Kilara Óg holding sway. Following this break Kilara Óg completely took over and dominated the remainder of the match. A great goal from Leo Coffey after this break opened a gap of six. Four more points were added by Kilara Óg before the finish, to leave us close out the game with a ten-point margin. This was an encouraging performance by a young Kilara team, especially the second half.
Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Johnny Tobin-Allen, Mikey Gowen, PJ Aherne, Fionnán Hickey, Ben Carey, Diarmuid Allen, Eoin Carey (0-2/1f), Luke Carey, Jack Kearney (0-1), Brian Casey, Sean Hegarty, Michael Sheehan (1-10 /8f/1 ‘65), Jamie There was no winner of our lotto jackpot this week Monday, October 5 worth €4,800. The numbers drawn were: 3,15, 19 and 21. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Trish Coughlan, c/o Brian Carey. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were: Billy Kelleher, c/o Tim McCormack; John Murphy, c/o online and Mary Carey, c/o Ger Hennessy Hair Studio.
Next week’s jackpot will be €5,000 and will take place Monday, October 12. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 lines for €5 and they are available locally in O’Sullivan’s Centra, Carmel’s Garden Centre, Bedina’s, Ger Hennessy Hair Studio, Aherne’s Pub, Cotter’s Bar, The Village Inn, The Butcher’s Bar or from any of the usual sellers of our lotto. You can also purchase a lotto ticket online at www. kilworthgaa.com. Be sure and play today for your chance to win this jackpot! Best of luck to all our players!
Our next lotto draw will take place on Monday, October 12 outdoors in compliance with the recent Government announcement.
VOTES OF SYMPATHY
The club would like to express sympathy to the Daly and Whelan families, Kilworth and Ballyduff, following their sad recent bereavement.
CONGRATULATIONS
The club would like to congratulate the Kilworth camogie U12s on their fantastic achievement winning the North Cork final Also, congratulations to the Kilara Óg U12s footballers on their recent plate success. Great to see such up and coming talent!
The club would also like to extend huge congratulations to newlyweds Brian Sheedy and his wife Elaine on their recent wedding celebration. We wish you many years of happiness together.
The club would too, like to congratulate Mike Walsh and his wife Rebecca on the recent birth of their daughter.
VOTE OF SYMPATHY
Crowley family, Annestown, Waterford and Coventry, England.
COVID UPDATE
As of now, all GAA matches have been suspended until further updates from Government.
MAIN CLUB SPONSORS
Mike Walsh Pharmacy, Aherne’s Pub, The Village Inn, KDC Ltd, Kilally Stables and Mitchelstown Dental Clinic.