Around the Districts: Kilbrin and Kilshannig
Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship: Kilbrin hurlers get their championship season underway on Sunday August 3rd when they face Kanturk. Throw in is 12pm in Freemount.
Senior A Football Championship: Kilbrin GAA hosted Kilshannig v Newmarket in the first round of the Cork County Senior 'A' Football Championship last Saturday evening. We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out on the day, making the operations of this run very smooth.
Congratulations: Congratulations to former player Wesley Corkery & Clodagh Clernon who married last weekend. We wish them both a lifetime of happiness.
Croke Park Trip: Kilbrin GAA Club is delighted to confirm that we're finally heading to Croke Park on October 19th - a long-awaited and truly special day for our club and community!
Back in 2019, we were honoured to win a competition granting us the chance to play on the famous turf of Croke Park. While the pandemic forced us to postpone, the great news is the wait is finally over, and we're ready to fulfil our prize.
This is a day for everyone in the parish - young and old, past and present players, families, parishioners, supporters, and even those who've never played the game.
All are welcome to line out in the blue and white of Kilbrin and make a memory to last a lifetime.
We'll have two hours on the pitch to enjoy, and we're currently working on plans for the day's activities and organising transport options.
We'd love to hear your ideas or suggestions for how we can make the most of this incredible opportunity, so don't be shy, message us or have a chat with any of our committee members.
October 19th — a day to remember for Kilbrin GAA. See you in Croker!
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Club Zap: Kilbrin GAA have partnered with ClubZap, a leading club management platform that helps streamline communication, payments, and updates all in one place. With ClubZap, our members can stay up to date with fixtures, results, news, and events while also making membership payments and booking fundraising events seamlessly. This partnership will enhance how we connect with players, coaches, and supporters, making club life easier and more efficient for everyone. Download the ClubZap app from the App Store on iPhone or the Google Play Store on Android, create an account and search for Kilbrin GAA and follow us.
Scoreboard training: We are looking for volunteers to operate our new electronic scoreboard for match days. If you are interested in getting trained up, please contact us on 089 974 0093, through one of the club's officers or via our social media pages.
Club updates: If you would like to be added to our GAA group texts where you will receive updates on all things Kilbrin GAA, please let one of our club members know or contact us on 089 974 0093 or through our social media pages.
Walkway: The evenings are getting brighter so get out and utilise this brilliant community facility. The lights will come on at dusk and turn off at 9:30pm 7 days a week.
Club Lotto: There was no winner of our recent jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 7, 12, 16, 20. Our lucky dip winners were: Winnie McMahon, Paul Ahern, Reid, Ryan & Rhys Casey, Brendan Barrett & John Lenaghan. Our next lotto jackpot is €6,700 and takes place on August 6th. You can play our lotto on our club website here: https://kilbringaa.ie/categories/lotto/products
Club Gear: Kilbrin GAA have partnered with Azzurri Sports and have opened a club shop with them. Check out their website for a range of leisure and training gear https://azzurri.ie/Kilbrin-GAA-Cork
We also have a club shop with O' Neills who have a range of various leisurewear and training gear. Check them out here: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilbrin-gaa.html
Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X (formally Twitter) and help grow our page @KibrinGAAClub. We keep you up to date with match fixtures, results, club projects and local ongoings in the GAA club. You can contact us directly through all of these outlets.
Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan
Munster Medalist: Congratulations to Grace Harrington who played with the Crossfields u12 Ceili band at the recent Munsters held in MTU. Competing with 14 bands from Limerick, Tipperary, Clare, Cork and Kerry, Crossfields u12 band were awarded 3rd place securing Munster medals! Well done Grace and to the band members. This u12 band will play in Freemount heritage centre as part of their summer seisiun on Wednesday evening July 30th.
Bingo
Bingo is held every Monday night in the Kilbrin Social Club at 8.30 sharp. Tea, coffee, sweets and treats and bar refreshments available. A Lovely and comfortable environment to be in for these Spring evenings. Jackpot is €1,000 in 45 calls.
Thank you to all that support week in and week out. It is much appreciated.
Pickleball
Pickleball continues every Thursday from 8pm in the Social Club Hall. We always welcome current and new members to this fun and exciting new sport!
Squash
Did you know Kilbrin sports and social is host to one of North Cork's last remaining active squash courts. Founded in 1980, this club had upwards of 50 members back in 2009 with huge juvenile interest leading to them competitive games & success.
For further information contact: Brendan Barrett at 0872789501 or kilbrinsquashclub@gmail.com or the community page here.
Kilbrin Village Hub
Book your day for study or remote office working at Connectedhubs.ie. We have 2 remote work stations with 500mb fibre broadband, tea/coffee facilities, fridge, free parking. Student rates available. Contact Bas on (087) 1805511 for further details or kilbrincc@gmail.com
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For any correspondence or information to be put on the Kilbrin notes, please contact Bas (087) 1805511 or Noel (086) 6001873
Kilshannig
Carrigcleena Rock, Bweeng - A guided tour
On Monday 18th August there will be a guided tour of Carrigcleena Rock, Bweeng (Eircode P51FT51) at 7.30pm. This is a Heritage Week event by Kilshannig Heritage Society.
Carrigcleena Rock is a most interesting rock outcrop formed from volcanic ash over 400 million years ago and some 6,000 miles away.
The rock being of volcanic origin is extremely hard, ideal for road surfacing. Home to Cliodhna the Queen of the South Munster Fairies, and was named after her. Indeed it was visited by a team of international psychics who made contact with Cliodhna. It was the site of 'Kangaroo Courts' during War Of Independence, and the site of an excavated Fulacht Fiadh. Results are on display. It was a Mass Rock site during Penal times.
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