No joy on the hurling front

After a few weeks’ break our Intermediate hurlers returned to the field last Friday evening to contest Youghal in the third round of the Red FM Division 4 Hurling League. Conditions were fair for this encounter which was played at Youghal’s Magnier’s Hill venue.

Kilworth were first to hit the scoreboard in this high scoring contest and after 17 minutes played the sides were on level terms sharing 1-08 apiece, with the Kilworth goal coming from the stick of Cormac Donnellan after a great long range solo run by Leo Coffey. Michael Sheehan found the net on the 19th minute to put Kilworth 2 points in front, but it was the home side that finished the strongest with some well taken points and they led by 4 points at the interval, 2-09 to 2-13.

Youghal started the second half just as they finished the first and quickly had a further 3 points notched up to extend their lead to 7. Kilworth responded with some great taken scores through some excellent passages of play and by the 50 minute had reduced Youghal’s advantage back to 2 points with Sean Keane’s effort raising the green flag. The home side dug deep for the remaining 10 minutes and finishing the strongest to run out winners on a fulltime score of 2-22 to 3-15.

Team and scorers: Killian Heggtveit, Brian Dunne, Kieran Lane, Michael O’Callaghan, Jeremy Saich 0-01, Sean Óg Kenneally, Michael Gowen, Luke Carey 0-02, Leo Coffey, Sean Keane 1-02, Brian Sheehan 0-01, Will Condon 0-01, Michael Sheehan 1-01, Noel McNamara 0-02 (0-02-f) and Cormac Donnellan 1-05. Substitutes used: Daniel O’Regan and John Horgan.

JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE

The following evening attention fell to the Junior Hurlers as they welcomed Newtownshandrum in the fourth round of the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division Two Hurling League.

Newtownshandrum started the strongest in this encounter which was played in front of a nice Kilworth contingent and after 15 minutes played led 0-06 to 0-02. A Kilworth goal by Liam Óg Hegarty which was delivered through a sweet Thomas Twomey pass on the 21st minute gave us a 1 point advantage. Both teams continued to raise white flags and the score was tied 1-05 to 0-08 at the interval.

The remaining 30 minutes of play mostly fell to Newtown’s advantage as they notched up a 3-point lead after 19 minutes. Kilworth to their credit never faded and once again fought back to get to within 1 point but it was the away side that saw out the remaining 10 minutes with 4 points on the bounce and were deservedly winners come the full-time whistle on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-18.

Team and scorers: Kieran Walsh, Gearoid Carey, John Horgan, Kieran Twomey, Brian Dunne, Sean Óg Kenneally, Conor Hynes, Daniel O’Regan, Brian Tobin 0-01, Brian Casey, Thomas Twomey, Jason Twomey, Darragh Sheehan, Liam Óg Hegarty 1-10 (0-06-f, 0-01-’65) and Anthony Sheehan. Substitutes used: Oran Collins/O’Mahony, Sean Keane, Conor White and Kenny Murphy.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2024

This coming Saturday morning May 11th, Kilworth GAA, Kilworth Camogie and Kilworth LGFA clubs together with the wider Kilworth Community are joining forces to participate in a fundraising walk in aid of Pieta House and Darkness into Light.

Gathering for the walk will start at 4am with the walk itself commencing at 4.15am from the GAA grounds with tea/coffee and refreshments served in the clubhouse upon return. All attendees are asked to wear their darkness into light t-shirts (if you have one), a high visibility jacket, and to also bring along your fully charged torch. All support will be greatly appreciated, and it will go a long way to help the amazing work that Pieta House does. Please spread the word!

CONGRATULATIONS

Huge congratulations to club sponsor Sean O’Brien on his recent success at the Punchestown Racing Festival with The Gradual Slope landing the Colm Quinn BMW sponsored Handicap Chase. Enjoy the well-deserved celebrations, Sean!

CLUB LOTTO

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2,800 held on Monday May 6th, the numbers drawn were: 10, 17, 29 and 32. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Jacinta Cahill c/o online. The lucky dip winners of €25 each were Sean Carey c/o online, Brid Riordan c/o Dinny Twomey, and Tom Devine c/o online. Next week’s jackpot on Monday, May 13th is €3,000.

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.

VOTE OF SYMPATHY

The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Kenny families, Kilworth following their recent bereavement. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ha-nam dílis.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Tuesday, May 14th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth v Bandon in Bandon at 7.45pm. Thursday, May 16th; Cavanaghs of Fermoy Division Two Hurling League Group One; Kilworth v Fermoy in Fermoy at 7.15pm. Friday, May 17th; Red FM Division 4 Hurling League; Kilworth v Milford in Kilworth at 8pm. Please keep a watchful eye on club social media platforms for fixture updates etc.

MAIN CLUB SPONSORS

Walsh's Pharmacy, Aherne’s Pub, The Village Inn, KDC Ltd, Kilally Stables, Mitchelstown Dental Clinic, Joe and Trish Bonner, Centra Kilworth.