Junior hurlers off the mark
Kilworth 3-18 Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels 3-13
Our junior hurlers, with a good blend of youth and experience, had five points to spare over Liscarroll/ Churchtown Gaels at our own venue last Saturday evening in the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy D2HL. Following an opening round defeat away to Buttevant, the lads bounced back with a deserved win.
Leading by 2 points 2-8 to 2-6 at the break, Kilworth extended the advantage in the second half to win by 3-18 to 3-13. While our full forward line trio of Cormac Donnellan (0-3) Tom Twomey (2-0) and M Sheehan (1-7) accounted for an impressive 3-10 of our tally, we had a good spread of scorers throughout the field. We had three U18s on the starting fifteen with another coming on, which is an encouraging sign.
Next up for the lads is the long trip to Newtownshandrum on Saturday, April 15th.
Team and scorers: K Walsh, S Og Kenneally (0-1), M McNamara, J Tobin Allen, C Hynes, B Tobin (0-1), M O’Callaghan (0-2), S O’Brien (0-2 /0-1f), S Beecher, B Casey, P O ‘Riordan (0-1), O Farrell Carey (0-1), Cormac Donnellan (0-3), T Twomey (2-0), M Sheehan (1-7/5f). Subs used: B Dunne, Cathal Donnellan, J Horgan, A Sheehan.
MINOR HURLERS OVERCOME MILLSTREET Kilworth Araglen Og 4-13 Millstreet 2-5
4 goals in the opening quarter set the tone for the Div. 1 North Hurling League game which was played in Kilworth on Wednesday, March 29th last. With the sides level 0-1 each after 5 minutes, our score coming from Conor Twomey, there were 3 goals scored in a pulsating two minutes spell. Eoghan Leddy and Killian Watts netting for Kilworth Araglen Og to lead 2-1 to 0-1 before Millstreet responded in the next passage of play to leave it 2-1 to 1-1 after 7 minutes.
Points from Liam Og Hegarty and Killian Watts were followed by Eoghan Leddy’s second green flag of the game and Kilworth Araglen Og led 3-3 to 1-1 after 11 first half minutes. Liam Og Hegarty with a bullet on the run billowed the net to make it 4-3 to 1-1 at the end of the first quarter. Points from Oisín Farrell Carey and Liam Og Hegarty 0-4 (1 ‘65’) in addition to 2 white flags from the Duhallow side left it 4-8 to 1-3 at half-time.
Millstreet opened the second half scoring with a point from play before points from Liam Og Hegarty, Oisin Farrell Carey with his second of the game, Jason Hynes now operating in the middle of the field and the hard-working Darragh Sheehan extended our advantage to 4-12 to 1-4. Another Liam Og Hegarty point either side of 1-1 from Millstreet left the final score 4-13 to 2-5.
Team and scorers; Aaron Browne, David Noonan, Sean Moriarty, Sean Murphy, Brian Dunne, Gearoid Carey, Jason Hynes (0-1), Denis O’Riordan, Sean Og Kenneally, Oisin Farrell Carey (0-2) Liam Og Hegarty (1-7/ 1 ‘65’), Killian Watts (1-1), Darragh Sheehan (0-1), Eoghan Leddy (2-0), Conor Twomey (0-1). Subs used Luke Donfield, Michael Linehan, Alex Flynn.
FÉ16S GET THE BEST OF BALLYCASTLE GAELS Kilworth Araglen Og 4-14 Ballycastle Gaels 2-12
With their first football game postponed due the weather the previous week, the Fé16 hurlers opened their season with an 8 point win over Ballycastle Gaels in this Div. 2 North Hurling League tie played at Araglin on Sunday morning last. A strong team performance saw Kilworth Araglen Og run out 8 point winners (report in next week's edition).
FÉ14 C3 HURLING V KILTHA OG Kiltha Óg 1-10 Kilworth Araglen Óg 0-3
On a glorious Sunday morning in Castlemartyr, the Kilworth Araglen Og Fé14s took on Kiltha Óg (Castlemartyr / Dungourney) in the second round of the C3 Hurling League.
Our lads started well in the first half but struggled to keep possession in the opponent’s half. Unfortunately, we were down some of our key forwards and lacked the fire power to make the difference on the scoreboard despite some reasonable possession. As our lads looked to get grips with the game, Kiltha Óg started to pull away, tacking on point after point.
In the second half, we had a much-improved work rate, giving the opposition much less time on the ball. Our backs continued to play well and found our forwards in many instances. Despite our best efforts, Kiltha Óg ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-3.
Squad: James Kenneally, Paddy O’Brien, Ciaran Crowley, Peter Hynes, Sean Kelleher, Ruairi McCallum, Justin Gowen, Ben Feehan, Sean O’Loughlin, Harry O’Brien, Kuba Ciosmak, Bailey Browne, Darragh Cooney, Oisín Dillion, Eoin Toland. Subs (all used) William Nash-Khan, Tadhg Aherne, Darragh Lynch, Jack Condon.
FÉ14 P2 HURLERS GET OFF TO WINNING START Kilworth Araglen Og 3-14 Youghal 1-7
A superb performance from our U14 (P2) hurlers saw us get the better of Youghal in Araglin on Monday evening last. Youghal had recently won the corresponding football tie so our lads were well up for a sharp response and they delivered. From the outset, our lads produced a great level of work and aggression giving their opponents no time on the ball. Any ball delivered into their forward line was of low quality or dealt with quickly by our backs. Youghal’s efforts to barricade their full back line with a sweeper worked in the early stages.
However, once our lads got to grips with it, long balls were delivered down the channels, bypassing the sweeper and allowing us to build up an early lead. Youghal made several positional changes looking to get back into the match, but they were unable to match the speed, support, and aggression our lads showed throughout. Although it was our first competitive hurling game for the P2 team, they showed a high degree of maturity throughout in what was an impressive team performance. We ran out deserved winners by 3-14 to 1-7.
Squad: Darragh Collins, Ruairi McCallum, Jack Cotter, Ciaran Crowley, Harry O’Brien, Evan Gowen, Ben Feehan, Oran Hegarty, Sean O’Riordan, Bailey Browne, Danny Kenneally, Killian Ball, Luke Browne, Conor Lynch, Paudie Hurley. Subs: Kuba Ciosmak (used), Sean Kelleher, Darragh Cooney, Oisín Dillion, James Kenneally
FÉ10S IN FERMOY
Well done to the Fé10 hurlers who put in a great effort in their opening Go Games fixture against
Fermoy, which was played in the St Colmans grounds on Saturday morning last. As with the majority of pitches at the minute, the ground was heavy, however, two evenly matched groups made light of this to produce some excellent displays with very little between the teams throughout the 4 matches. The workrate was very high from all players with both sets of coaches very happy with the positive start to the season from their charges.
The boys to take part on Sunday were Hugo Sarsfield, Jack Brokenshire, Harry Aherne, Aidan Tobin, Max McGrath, Ruairí Kenneally, Colm Fitzgerald, Ryan O'Dwyer, Leo Simmons, Dillon O'Regan, Donagh Murray, Cormac Lysaght, Joey Kiernan, Tomás Dennigan, Max Browne and Alex Bracken.
FÉ9 HURLING V BRIDE ROVERS
Our Fé9 hurlers also played their first game of the year on Saturday morning last when they took on a strong Bride Rovers side in Rathcormac. Go Games rules change at U9 where the boys move away from ground hurling and are allowed to strike the ball from the hand. This new rule allied to the early season cobwebs were evident early on, however, as the games progressed (each player had 3 games) our lads improved and showed a lot of potential.
Well done to all the boys who took part and be sure to get the hurleys out as often as possible during the week as there’s no substitute for practice.
The following were involved on Saturday morning; Odhran O'Donoghue, Charlie O'Donoghue, Cillian McLoughlin, Bobby Hegarty, James Hegarty, Tom Aherne, Thomas O'Sullivan, Dylan Kenny, Hugh Hickey, Shayne Cremin, Jamie Evans, Ollie Higgins, Shane Sweetnam, Liam Bonner, Tom Kenny, Ben Buckley, Liam Fleming, Oisin Ryan, Luke Kenneally, Noah Dunne, Luke McCrea and Ethan O'Donoghue.
FÉ8S IN RATHCORMAC
Our Fé8 hurlers were also in Rathcormac on Saturday morning on the invitation from the home club Bride Rovers to take part in a hurling blitz. We had two seven a side teams playing three games each, all against the hosts. The first two games were ground hurling only with the third allowing the lads to play air hurling as they call it themselves, this was the first time the lads were allowed to lift and strike the ball so they were quite excited beforehand with all doing really well.
Huge thanks to Bride Rovers U8 management for organising a very enjoyable morning's hurling and we will return the invitation during the year.
Players present: Micheál O'Brien, Jack Kenny, Jack McNamara, Charlie Clifford, Charlie Aherne, Oisin Looney, Dan McGrath, Kyle Condon, Aodan Dingivan, Paidi O'Brien, Eoin Tobin, Art O'Meara, James O'Callaghan and Brendan Hurley.
FÉ14S FALL FOUL OF THE WEATHER AGAIN
Unfortunately, the Fé14s first game of the last week, which was to be a P2 hurling fixture in Kilworth against Glen Rovers on Thursday last, had to be postponed on the morning of the game due to an unplayable pitch. This game will most likely be refixed for mid May. ORAN HEGARTY SELECTED FOR
PRIMARY GAME
Huge congratulations to our Fe13 and 14 player Oran Hegarty who has been selected to represent the Cork hurlers in the Primary Game at half-time in this year's senior hurling championship tie between Cork and Clare. The last number of weeks have seen all schools who are taking part in the Sciath na Scol competition send representatives to a number of trial games with those lucky enough to make the cut being notified over the last week or so. Oran will represent Scoil na nÓg of Glanmire, where he is currently attending.
Congratulations also to Bailey Browne who will represent Scoil Mhuire of Araglin in the same game. Best of luck boys.
CUL CAMPS
Bookings for this year's Cúl Camp, which will run from June 26th to June 30th, opened on Monday last. Over the last number of years, we have averaged circa 190 boys and girls with coaches from Kilworth and Araglin GAA Clubs, Kilworth Camogie Club and Kilworth LGFA clubs all taking time out to ensure the children enjoy their week. The camp is open to 6 to 13 year olds with prices, which include the 2023
Cul Camp gear of a quarter zip top, tee-shirt and gear bag, being €75 for 1st child, €60 for 2nd child and €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. To book please log on to kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie.
If you are interested in helping out as a coach for the week, please pass your name to Alan Kenny as soon as possible. All coaches must be Garda vetted and have completed a child safeguarding and coaching course however these courses will be provided free of charge by the clubs to anyone willing to help out.
FIXTURES
Friday, April 7th: Fe18 Div. 1 Hurling League – Grenagh v Kilworth Araglen Og in Grenagh at 6.30.
Monday, April 10th: Fe12 Div. 2 North Hurling League – Kilworth Araglen Og v St. Catherine's in Araglin at 6.30; Fe16 Div. 2 Football League – Killavullen v Kilworth Araglen Og in Killavullen at 6.30.
Wednesday, April 12th: F14 C3 Football League – Youghal v Kilworth Araglen Og in Copperalley, Youghal at 18.30.
CLUB LOTTO HITS €9,000
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €8,800 held on Monday, April 3rd. The numbers
drawn were: 18, 20, 23 and 31. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Rita and Denise McNamara (c/o Mossie McNamara). The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Ollie Shanahan (c/o Centra), Ollie Shanahan (c/o yearly), Ger and Rose Griffin (c/o Centra).
Next week’s jackpot on Monday, April 10th is €9,000. 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 Sheehan family, Watergrasshill; the McGrath family, Kilworth, Fermoy and Glenville; the Kearney family Fermoy and the Hickson family Fermoy and Lispole, Co Kerry, following their recent bereavements.
FIXTURE
Red FM Division 3 Hurling League; Castlelyons v Kilworth in Castlelyons, Saturday, 8th April at 1pm.
MAIN CLUB SPONSORS
Main sponsors are Mike Walsh Pharmacy, Aherne’s Pub, The Village Inn, KDC Ltd, Kilally Stables and Mitchelstown Dental Clinic.