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.
Sun Nov 2nd (All Souls Day) @ 11.30am.
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.
KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD
Kilcummin Looking Good would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our recent Church Gate Collection. Your generous contributions will help us host our “Jingle & Mingle” Christmas event again this year, bringing our community together to celebrate the festive season. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.
KILCUMMIN BABY AND TODDLER
Kilcummin Baby and Toddler Group continues on Monday’s, 9.30 am – 11.30 am at the Recreational Hall. On 3rd November we welcome back Caitríona who will run a 6 week language and play programme 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.
PATHFINDER KERRY
Pathfinder Kerry aims to safely treat people aged 65 or over, who have phoned 99/112, in their own home rather than transporting them to the Emergency Department (ED). Pathfinder is a collaborative service between the National Ambulance Service and University Hospital Kerry. The team consists of Advanced Paramedics. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
KILCUMMIN GAA NOTES WEEK ENDING 5TH OCTOBER 2025
BY DONAL BARRY
EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP
Kilcummin are out of the O’Donoghue Cup for 2025, having lost out to Dr. Crokes last Friday evening 1-17 to 0-15 at the Quarter Final stage, which was played under lights at Lewis Road. In the end the superior scoring power of Tony Brosnan was a telling factor with the Kerry player scoring 0-10 on the night but for Kilcummin who trailed at one stage by eight points at the end of the opening quarter they showed some excellent moments in a game in which James Foley’s men hit nine unanswered points of their own to lead through the early stages of the second half. Philip O’ Leary gave Kilcummin an early lead inside the opening minute before Crokes hit 3 on the bounce. Cian Foley and Philip O’ Leary tied up matters by the 7th minute 0-3 each. Crokes would hit a purple patch in the next 7 minutes as they hit 8 points to take a commanding 0-11 to 0-3 lead by the end of the opening quarter.
Despite trailing by such a margin Kilcummin were still well in the contest with possession and finally the scores began to come when Matt Keane took advantage of a 3 up breach to tap over a 21M free. It ended the Crokes run of scores and began Kilcummin’s fight back. Keane added another free before Brendan Kealy landed a pair of 2 pointer frees from distance to reel the advantage back to just 2 points as Crokes led 0-11 to 0-9 at the break. Kilcummin continued their positive charge on the resumption and with further points from Cian Foley, Paul O’Shea (f) and Sean O’Leary regained their early lead to push 0-12 to 0-11 clear by the 37th minute. However, it was the home side that once again found next 3 scores as they began to take control once again. Another Philip O’Leary point on the 40th minute reduced the deficit to the bare minimum (0-14 to 0-13) once again, but it was as close they were to get before Dr. Crokes landed the all vital goal on the 51st. The loss brings down the curtain in a season that saw Kilcummin unbeaten in 8 of their 11 Division 1 county league games including 4 victories with topflight status secured once again for 2026. A narrow loss to Fossa in the semi-final of the Intermediate championship after winning their group along with a Quarter final victory over Listowel before exiting the O’Donoghue Cup after an opening round win over Fossa. Well done to all the players and management for their efforts throughout the season.
100 YEARS
This year, the East Kerry GAA Board is celebrating 100 years since its foundation. In that inaugural year, the East Kerry Board organised their first League competition. Kilcummin and Killorglin reached the final of that competition, which was played in the old "Cricket Field" behind Flesk Bridge on the Muckross Road, Killarney. Kilcummin were the eventual winners of that final. The East Kerry Board are unveiling a plaque at Flesk Bridge on Sunday 2 November at 3.00pm to commemorate the 100th anniversary of that first East Kerry League Final.
UNDER 16’S
Well done to our under 16’s who defeated Firies on Sunday 0-12 to 1-6 in the East Kerry Under 16 Division 1 championship Quarter Final and will now play Killarney Legion in semi- final.
SUPER 10’S
The very best of luck to our super 10’s squad who take part in the Munster Super 10’s finals next Saturday in Limerick.
QUIZ NIGHT
Well done to our Mothers and Others who generated over €1,800 for Temple Street, Children’s Hospital and the Kilcummin Mothers & Others ladies football team following their successful fun Halloween Quiz which was held in the Klub Bar. The “Big Raffle” on the night of the event, contributed enormously to the fun and atmosphere of the event, and also contributed in no small way to the final financial outcome. A huge thank you to all the generous businesses and individuals who contributed a prize to this part of the night.
AGM
Kilcummin GAA AGM will take place on November 28th, 2025, at the Club house.
LOTTO
There was no winner of our lotto on Monday 20th October for the Jackpot of €4,500. Numbers drawn were 10,20,27,30. Consolation prizes of €50 went Kate McCarthy c/o Jewr Dwyer; Kathleen O’Leary, Milleen; Kenny Dwyer, Online; Emer O’Connor, Knockrour. Our next draw will be on Monday 3rd November for Jackpot of €4,750.
MASTERGEEHA FC
KSBGL U12 Boys Division 1 – Pre-Season League
Match took place last Saturday in Kilbrean Park. Full time score: Mastergeeha B 2–2 Milltown. Every player contributed and the boys showed great attitude, teamwork, and resilience, John Leahy & James Buckley were the goal scorers on the day.
LOTTO
There was no winner on Friday 24th October 2025 of the Jackpot €11,800. Numbers drawn were 9, 13, 21, 25. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Aisling O’Donoghue, Lacca; Ann McSweeney, Glebe; Mike Devane; Anne Marie O’Leary, Cockhill. The next draw will be on Friday 31st October for Jackpot of €12,000.