Tadhg is heading to Croke Park
Unfortunately, the recent heavy rain put paid to a number of club games last weekend with Friday’s Fe18 Hurling game with Ballyhea and Fe14 Premier 2 Hurling game v Eire Og and Sunday’s Fe16 football match with Killavullen all being postponed due to unplayable pitches.
FE14 COISTE C3 HURLING Nemo Rangers 2-12 Kilworth Araglen Og 0-09
In the only game to survive the weather, on what was still a wet Sunday afternoon, Kilworth Araglen Óg travelled to Trabeg to take on Nemo Rangers in the first round of the Fe14 C3 hurling league.
Despite having a strong start and leading 5 points to one after 20 minutes, Nemo worked their way back into the game picking off several points before half-time. They followed with two goals and further points in the second half. However, in the final ten minutes we made a good effort for a comeback, but it was not to be on the day.
Team: James Kenneally, Sean Kelleher, Ciaran Crowley, Paddy O’Brien, Justin Gowen, Ben Feehan, Ruairi McCallum, Sean O’Loughlin, Harry O’Brien, Killian Ball, Kuba Ciosmak, Eoin Toland, Darragh Cooney, Shane Leddy, Bailey Browne. Subs (all used) – Aaron Buckley, Tadhg Aherne, Darragh Lynch.
GO GAMES ARE BACK
Weather permitting, Saturday next, March 25th sees the return of Go Games for our Fe9, Fe10 and Fe11 players. Organised by the GDA’s, the idea of this format is to give everyone a ‘go’, hence the name. Our Fe9 footballers will be in Ballynoe, whilst the Fe10s and Fe11s are pencilled in to play Kiltha Og and Mitchelstown Ballygiblin respectively again in football, in Kilworth on Saturday morning. Please note with all the rain recently, the pitches in Kilworth and Araglin are closed at the time of writing so please check in with mentors for the final venues and times.
TADHG IS HEADING TO CROKE PARK
How many young boys and girls dream of one day getting the chance to run out at Croke Park on one of the biggest days in the GAA calendar. For our own Tadhg Aherne, he has made that dream a reality as he has earned his spot on the team that will play at halftime during this year’s All-Ireland semi-final in July. Having first been selected as the representative of his primary school, Scoil Mháirtín, Tadhg headed to Pairc Ui Chaoimh last week as one of 51 boys competing for the opportunity to book their place at headquarters.
The competition required the participants to show their proficiency in a range of different skills and the standard on show was very high. Tadhg is a lad that rarely if ever leaves the hurley out of his hand and his hours of practice certainly paid off as he qualified to go forward to Croke Park as one of the top 3 finishers on the day. Well done Tadhg.
ST. COLMAN’S WIN O’CALLAGHAN CUP
Following the disappointment of exiting the Harty Cup competition at the quarter final stages earlier in the year, St Colman’s bounced back with a comprehensive 1-24 to 1-10 win over Gaelcolaiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh in the O’Callaghan Cup final last week.
Liam Óg Hegarty scored 2 points from his corner forward position whilst Roan Riordan scored a point after being introduced as a second half substitute. Pierce Riordan who is a very important player for us was also involved in the panel. Well done lads.
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Friday, 24th March Fe14 P2 football Kilworth Araglin Og v St Michael’s in Kilworth at 7:30.
Saturday, 25th March Fe14 C3 football Kilworth Araglin Og v Carrigtwohill in Carrigtwohill at 3:00.
Sunday, 26th March Fe18 Div2 football Kilworth Araglin Og v Mayfield in Mayfield at 1:00.
Wednesday, 29th March F18 Div1 hurling Kilworth Araglin Og v Millstreet in Kilworth at 6:30.
Thursday, 30th March Fe14 P2 hurling Kilworth Araglin Og v Glen Rovers in Kilworth at 8:00.
ONE WEEK TO REBEL’S BOUNTY DRAW
Sincere thanks to all those who have subscribed for the 2023 Rebel’s Bounty Draw. There is still time to join, however the deadline of 2pm on Thursday March 30th (this day week) is fast approaching. The first three draws for January, February, and March will take place that night. The club has been lucky enough to have had a number of winners in recent years, including some monthly first prize winners.
We have now reached our quota as set out by the county board so from now on all money raised from the draw goes directly into the club and our development which will benefit Kilworth GAA, Kilworth Camogie, Kilworth Ladies Football, and the wider Kilworth Community long into the future.
Prize draw highlights; total prize fund over €500,000. All cash prizes; monthly prizes up to €100,000 with 30 prizes monthly, €100,000 Christmas jackpot, with Easter and August €25,000 jackpots. Incentive Scheme – share a ticket – 2 names may be entered on a ticket, allowing friends/family members to split the cost and share the winnings. Ways to enter? Through the club or online by visiting gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty.
The Rebel’s Bounty, along with our weekly lotto and annual golf classic, is one of our main fundraisers each year. In the last number of years, the support from club members and supporters for this draw has been fantastic with significant funds raised from same which have been ringfenced for the clubs upcoming development.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Any outstanding club membership for 2023 should be paid as soon as possible on the GAA membership site ‘Foireann’.
CLUB LOTTO CONTINUES TO RISE
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8,400 held on Monday, March 20th the numbers drawn were: 10, 12, 16 and 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Matt McAlinden c/o online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Gavin c/o online, Mike Evans c/o yearly, Mick McGrath c/o The Village Inn.
Next week’s jackpot on Monday, March 27th is €8,600. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 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
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the O’Grady and Slattery families Fermoy and the Dunne family, Fermoy and Glanworth, following their recent bereavements.
FIXTURE
Red FM D3HL Round 2; Kilworth v Blackrock, Tuesday 28th March, in Kilworth at 7.30pm.
MAIN CLUB SPONSORS
Main spnsors are Mike Walsh Pharmacy, Ahearne’s Pub, The Village Inn, KDC Ltd, Kilally Stables and Mitchelstown Dental Clinic.