KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY
KILCUMMIN CHURCH NOVEMBER MASSES
Dates for November Masses for the Holy Souls. Especially for our dearly departed and all the names on our November list and Memory Tree.
First Friday Nov 7th @ 7.30pm.
Sat 8th Nov @ 7.30pm (All who have died since Nov 2024).
Thurs 13th Nov @ 7.30pm.
Tue 18th Nov @ 9.30am.
Thur 27th Nov@ 7.30pm.
SPECIAL MASS
A special Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Saturday, 8th November in memory of those whose Funeral Mass was celebrated in our Parish during the Past Year, Nov 24 – Nov 25. We also warmly invite parishioners to submit the names of loved ones whose funeral took place outside the Parish. These names will be included and remembered in our Annual Mass. Please give their names to Siobhan in the Parish office.
KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS
Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to our branch church gate collection last weekend.
KILCUMMIN BABY AND TODDLER
Kilcummin Baby and Toddler Group continues on Monday’s, 9.30 am – 11.30 am at the Recreational Hall. Caitríona’s 6 week language course and play programme continues for ages 0-3 years. The programme consists of songs, nursery rhymes, hand puppets, play, advice on local services in the area, etc. Playgroup is drop in with no pre – booking needed, the fee is €3 each Monday, tea/coffee, snacks included. Everyone welcome. Group contact is Orla 086 3628335.
KILCUMMIN GAA NOTES WEEK ENDING 2nd NOVEMBER 2025
BY DONAL BARRY
100 YEARS
Last Sunday marked a historic milestone for Kilcummin GAA club who on the 2nd November 1925 won the inaugural East Kerry league final defeating Killorglin 2-4 to 0-1.
Earlier in the day the East Kerry GAA board marked the centenary by unveiling a special plaque on the Flesk Bridge, Killarney by the Cathaoirleach of Killarney M.D Martin Grady just metres away the Cricket Field which was the venue of the first final and afterwards invited family representatives to the Gleneagle Hotel for some informative musings in a relax manner. Much of the fine work for the occasion was down to the timeless energy of Billy Doolan who undertook the project to ensure that Kilcummin’s first ever win was remembered. For the record the team were – Paddy Moriarty (who was represented by his grandnephew Eoghan Moriarty.
Din Counihan who was represented by his grandnephew Brendan Counihan.
John Billy Murphy who was represented by Grandsons Flor and Michael Murphy.
Eugene McCarthy was represented by Granddaughters Jean and Margaret McCarthy.
Tady D O Sullivan was represented by relative Eamon Foley.
Patrick Fleming was represented by Grandsons Dermot and Noel ‘Will’ Fleming.
Timmy McCarthy was represented his daughter Tessie Sheahan.
Dee O’Connor was represented by his grandson Dinny O’Connor.
Denis O’Leary was represented by his nephew Timmy Cooper.
John O’Connor was represented by his grandnephew Denis Casey.
Jack Cronin was represented by grandson Cllr Brendan Cronin.
Connie O’Leary was represented by his daughter Noreen Cooper.
Tom O’Connor was represented by his grandnephew Denis Casey.
Paddy Healy was represented by his nephew John Healy.
Pat O’Meara represented by his nephew Donal O’Meara.
Fr. John Horgan was represented by his grandnephew Timothy Horgan.
MINORS
Hard luck to our Minor footballers who were defeated 4-9 to 1-12 to Firies in the East Kerry Division 3 semi-final.
UNDER 16’S
The very best of luck to our under 16 team who play Killarney Legion in the East Kerry Championship semi-final on Sunday.
SUPER 10’S
Well done to our Under 14 Super 10’s team who represented the club and county with great pride on Saturday last at Mick Neville Park in Limerick just coming up short in the Munster final when Monaleen got the better of our lads 4-5 to 1-5.
It was a great afternoon of football in which Kilcummin drew with Waterford side Gaultier 2-7 to 3-4 in their opening group game. Conor Gallivan scored 2-1 while Max Moynihan 0-5 with Morrie O’Shea 0-1 got the other scores.
The team’s most complete performance came in game 2 when they defeated Tipperary side Rockwell Rovers 4-12 to 0-5, Once again Conor Gallivan hit 2 goals with Max Moynihan and Cillian Sheehan also netting for the team. That win ensured Kilcummin topped the group and set up a semi-final against fellow Kerry side Scartaglin. Scart made the better of the starts and led at the break 2-4 to 0-5 but second half goals from Moynihan (2) and Gallivan (1) spurred the team onto a 3-10 to 3-6 win. Monaleen proved a step too far in the final but once again the team put in a credible display all the way to the final whistle. Well done to all the players who played so well throughout both the Kerry and Munster campaigns who were well decked out in their new zip tops thanks to the sponsorship of Leane’s Kitchens and Bedrooms and Ger Sheehan Building.
SCÒR NA NÒG CO FINAL
Well done to our Novelty Act who placed 2nd in the County Final of Scòr na nÒg in Dromid today. Aoibhinn O' Leary, Nessa Brosnan, Ann Murphy, Ella Kate Pigott, Rory Leane, Saoirse Lucey & Alva McCarthy. Thanks also to their mentor Geraldine Pigott for her fantastic effort in preparing the team.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Isla Cronin who played for the East Kerry U13 Ladies football team that won the District Championship today in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday beating West Kerry. Isla played a fine game from wing back.
LGFA AGM
Kilcummin Ladies Gaelic Football Club AGM will be held on 11th November. This is a good opportunity for new people to get involved in the running of the club. Any parent, senior player or person in the parish who is interested in getting involved- please contact Esther on 087 9924603.
AGM
Kilcummin GAA AGM will take place on November 28th, 2025, at the Club house.
KILCUMMIN GAA ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Kilcummin GAA Annual Golf Classic held in Beaufort Golf Club recently has been hailed “a resounding success despite very inclement weather on the day.”
The Golf Classic which is held annually in the memory of the late Anthony O’Sullivan from Kilcummin has proved an annual success with all funds raised going back into the development of Kilcummin GAA Club. Speaking on behalf of the organising committee Mike Riordan said “The event which is held in memory of Anthony “Skinner” O’Sullivan is a vital part of the club’s calendar with emphasis on raising funds to enhance facilities for a young and vibrant community. The club recently installed Solar Panels, street lighting and are currently resurfacing the main playing pitch with some of that funding coming from the Golf Classic”. According to the organisers the club is extremely grateful to the businesses, sporting groups and individuals who supported their efforts through sponsorship and participation with a special mention to “Friends of Anthony” who sponsored the course on the day. Winners of the Classic were O Carroll’s Engineering represented by Michael O’ Sullivan, Derek Mc Allister and John O’ Driscoll.
The Golf Classic which is held annually in the memory of the late Anthony O’Sullivan from Kilcummin has proved an annual success with all funds raised going back into the development of Kilcummin GAA Club.
MASTERGEEHA FC
U13 NATIONAL TROPHY ROUND 2
Mastergeeha FC 3-1 Corbally Utd.
Huge congratulations to our U13 boys team who are through to the next round of the National Trophy. A superb hat-trick from man of the match Warren O’Boyle secured the victory. Well done to all involved on the day. We look forward to round 3.
LOTTO
The Jackpot of €12,000 was won on Friday, 31st October. Numbers drawn were 1, 10, 19, 21. Congratulations and best wishes to Noah & Freddie O’Leary. The next draw will be on Friday, 7th November for a Jackpot of €2,000.
