KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Pink Night Fundraiser for “Comfort for Chemo” will take place on Saturday, 3rd January 2026 in the Klub Bar at 8pm. Everyone welcome, more details to follow.
KILCUMMIN GAA NOTES WEEK ENDING 30th NOVEMBER 2025
BY DONAL BARRY
AGM
Maria Murphy is the new Chairperson of Kilcummin GAA following last night’s AGM which was held in front of a full hall at Kilcummin GAA club. Murphy who replaced Ciara Kelly said that she was “truly humbled and privileged with the trust that was bestowed upon her. I undertake this role with a sense of duty and pride, and with the greatest respect for the legacy of those who have served before me’. Murphy paid tribute to both Ciara Kelly and Nessa McCarthy who both ended their terms as chairperson and secretary respectively.
“I would like to express a profound thank you to both Ciara and Nessa for their leadership, professionalism and tireless commitment. Together they have guided the club with integrity and care, ensuring that our club and community flourished under their tenure. “
Replacing Nessa McCarthy is Grainne Lenihan who is now the new secretary of Kilcummin GAA.
Meanwhile Jonathan Curran is the clubs new Coaching Officer while all the remainder of the Executive remain in situ for 2026. There was several presentations made to both Ciara and Nessa as a mark of their incredible commitment and dedication to the club during their tenures.
The Elected Executive in full.
Chairperson: Maria Murphy, Vice Chairperson: Niamh Dwyer, Secretary: Grainne Lenihan, Assistant Secretary: Julieann Lane, Treasurers: Siobhán Brosnan and Marcella Doyle, PRO: Donal Barry, Registrar: John Purcell, East Kerry Board Delegates: John Lenihan and Christy O Leary, County Board Delegate: Tim Ryan, Scor Officer: Marie O Leary, Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Paddy O Sullivan, Coaching Officer: Jonathan Curran.
UNDER 16’S
Our Under 16 County League Division 1 semi-final against Na Gaeil was postponed on Sunday. The game will now take place this Sunday with a time and venue TBC.
SANTA VISIT
There was great excitement on Sunday last as Santa Claus took time out from his very busy schedule to drop into the club to meet with the boys and girls. There were plenty lists updated on the day and Santa revised many a plan for parents. Each family received a family photo and own personal video of the occasion along with a few surprises ahead of the big visit on Christmas Eve.
JUVENILE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Sunday was a busy day in the club as our Juvenile awards and medal presentation was held in the club. The Annual event has become a favourite with the players who get the chance to meet up with a few teams receiving their medals for their teams’ achievements during the year. Among the winners were our very successful under 12 team, under 14 team, Feile team and our under 16B team who achieved successes during a long year.
EAST KERRY FINAL
Well done to our under 12 boys’ team who played at half time during last Sundays O’Donoghue Cup final to mark the 100 years of the East Kerry board. Kilcummin won the first senior league competition in 1925 and to mark that occasion the under 12 boys of Kilcummin and Laune Rangers (who were their opponents in 1925) played an exhibition match.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The Kilcummin LGFA Church gate collection took place last weekend and we’d like to thank all those who gave so generously.
CONDOLENCES
The Club would like to offer its sincere condolences to Barry Breda, Noel and Siobhan Duggan and the extended Duggan family on the passing of Barry’s mother Maureen. May she rest in peace.
GYM MEMBERSHIP
Membership to Kilcummin Fitness Centre is available from now until the end of 2026 for €250. You can contact John on 087 6168449 or call into Shane O Sullivan at the gym to join.
MASTERGEEHA FC
LOTTO
There was no winner of our lotto on Friday, 28th November for the Jackpot of €2,600. Numbers drawn were 04,15,20,27. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Joanne Looney, Gneeveguilla; Paudie Cahill, Knocklebede; Helen Fitzgerald c/o John Lenihan; Tony Cahill. Our next draw will be on Friday 5th December for Jackpot of €2,800.
