Killeagh Notes (22nd Feb)
- Feb 22,2026
Killeagh GAA Club Notes February 22nd 2026
CLCG Cilliath, Nuacht an Chlub, Feabhra 22, 2026
UP AND RUNNING
EAST CORK DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th in PILMORE
Glenbower Rovers 0-08, Glenville 2-08
Our opening match of 2026 was an entertaining affair – a Division 3 football league fixture on a dry but windswept Pilmore pitch on Sunday last, February 15th, with Valentine’s Day behind us for another year! Ar dtús, some thank you’s! To Glenville, for contributing to a sporting game, played in the right spirit! To reiteoir Jim Daly, beginning his 29th season i lár na páirce, a mighty achievement! And to our friends and neighbours in St. Ita’s for allowing us the use of their pitch and changing facilities when none of our own pitches were available – we appreciate very much the gesture! To the game itself – we had the proverbial mix of youth and experience, although some of those with age on their side were marking their return after many years or their debut for Glenbower Rovers after a hiatus from GAA activity. Congratulations especially to James Fitzgerald who capped off a fine performance on his return with a lovely first-half point, to Eamonn Byrne for an excellent shift at wing-back, and to Harry Donegan for bringing his West-Cork-honed fielding skills to a new audience at this side of the county. Our midfield duo of Harry and stalwart Kieran Lane, with a combined age touching four score years, acquitted themselves very well against the youth all round them!
Our youngest player Fionn Brennan had the honour of scoring the opening point of 2026, a fine wind-assisted long-distance score, while Paudie Mackey hit the post shortly after when it could just as easily have been a goal. Glenville then got on top and raised two green flags on 6 and 20 minutes, which pushed them into a 2-03 to 0-02 lead (Paudie had added our second point from a free on 12 minutes). A strong closing ten saw us reduce the gap to three at half time with further points from Fionn, a brace from Paudie, and James’s closing score. Against the wind in the second half, we improved our control when we had possession, ach i gcoinne na gaoithe bhí sé deacair scóranna a fháil! Diarmuid Buckley’s fine point and Paudie’s fourth were our only scores as Glenville maintained their lead to the final whistle. Well done to the full panel! Next up is another home fixture where we host Carrigtwohill on Saturday 28th February at 1630 hrs, while our Division 2 team open their campaign at home to Dungourney on Thursday 26th February at 1930 hrs.
Team: Colm Crowley, Pierce Geary, Conor Meade, Dermot Motherway, Barry Motherway, Ben Budds, Eamonn Byrne, Harry Donegan, Kieran Lane, Dale McMahon, Fionn Brennan, Richard Coughlan, Diarmuid Buckley, Paudie Mackey, James Fitzgerald, Darragh Sheehan.
HURLING FIXTURES
In our last notes, we outlined the football league fixtures for our two teams. Here are all 32 of our adult hurling league fixtures for the coming months, all subject to change with local arrangements possible. Once again, our East Cork fixtures will definitely be given the red line treatment with both Division 2 and Division 4 fixtures set at the default time of Sunday afternoons at 2.30 p.m. One or other, or possibly both, will be changed, so watch out for changes as the fixture dates come nearer.
Red FM Division 1 Hurling League fixtures
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday March 8th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Killeagh v Douglas in Killeagh
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday March 22nd: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Sarsfields v Killeagh in Riverstown
@ 7.30 p.m. on Thursday April 2nd: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Killeagh v Midleton in Killeagh
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday April 19th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Fr. O’Neill’s v Killeagh in Ahavine
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday May 3rd: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Killeagh v St. Finbarr’s in Killeagh
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday May 17th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Charleville v Killeagh in Charleville
@ 7.30 p.m. on Thursday May 28th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Killeagh v Blackrock in Killeagh
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday June 14th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Carrigtwohill v Killeagh in Carrigtwohill
@ 11.30 a.m. on Sunday June 28th: Red FM Division 1 Hurling, Killeagh v Glen Rovers in Killeagh
Red FM Division 7 Hurling League fixtures
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday March 7th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Killeagh v Barryroe in Killeagh
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday March 21st: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, St. Finbarr’s v Killeagh in Togher
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday April 4th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Killeagh v Meelin in Killeagh
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday April 18th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Passage West v Killeagh in Passage West
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday May 2nd: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Kilshannig v Killeagh in Kilshannig
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday May 16th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Killeagh v Carraig na bhFear in Killeagh
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday May 30th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Douglas v Killeagh in Douglas
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday June 13th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Killeagh v Na Piarsaigh in Killeagh
@ 3.00 p.m. on Saturday June 27th: Red FM Division 7 Hurling, Killeagh v Ballinora in Killeagh
East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 2 fixtures
@ 7.30 p.m. on Thursday March 5th: Division 2 Hurling, Killeagh v Youghal in Killeagh
@ 8.00 p.m. on Monday March 23rd: Division 2 Hurling, Castlemartyr v Killeagh in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday April 5th: Division 2 Hurling, Killeagh v Midleton in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday April 19th: Division 2 Hurling, Watergrasshill v Killeagh in Watergrasshill
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 3rd: Division 2 Hurling, Killeagh v Carraig na bhFear in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 17th: Division 2 Hurling, St. Ita’s v Killeagh in Pilmore
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 31st: Division 2 Hurling, St. Catherine’s v Killeagh in Ballynoe
East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 4 fixtures
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday March 8th: Division 4 Hurling, Watergrasshill v Killeagh in Watergrasshill
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday March 22nd: Division 4 Hurling, Killeagh v Ballinacurra in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday April 5th: Division 4 Hurling, St. Catherine’s v Killeagh in Ballynoe
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday April 19th: Division 4 Hurling, Midleton v Killeagh in Midleton
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 3rd: Division 4 Hurling, Killeagh v Bride Rovers in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 17th: Division 4 Hurling, Killeagh v Sarsfields in Killeagh
@ 2.30 p.m. on Sunday May 31st: Division 4 Hurling, Killeagh v Erins Own in Killeagh
LOTTO WIN COLLECTED!
Ailise Barry was the thrilled recipient of our €20,000 Jackpot which she collected on Saturday last in Páirc Ui Chinnéide in the presence of all her family – parents Antoinette and Dave and sisters Doireann and Neasa, along with the dedicated members of our weekly Lotto team – Jimmy, Mary F, Mary C, James, and Club Chairman Brian Barry. Congratulations again Ailise. Thanks once again to all our members and supporters who play our Club Lotto every week. Your support makes a real difference to the ongoing development of our club and our facilities. The current Jackpot is at €5,400 so be sure to play online or in shops by 7.30 p.m. each Tuesday. It could be your turn next!
MORE CONGRATULATIONS
Our Healthy Clubs Ireland Lights Up bi-weekly walks have now concluded, having run from early January until February 11th. Thanks to everyone who participated and a míle buíochas to our dedicated Healthy Clubs Officer Liz Sinclair who organised and encouraged walkers and runners every night. A draw for a limited edition Kingfishr jersey was held for all who had been regular attendees, and the lucky winner was Megan O’Connor. A well-deserved prize which will no doubt be well-worn to all major events!
DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION SCREENING SUCCESS
Our Poc Fada proceeds from St. Stephen’s Day 2025 were allocated to a very worthy charity, the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Most readers will be aware of Dillon’s successes as a Tipperary minor, U20 and senior hurler, and his subsequent tragic passing on the hallowed turf of Semple Stadium in August 2022 while representing his beloved club Clonoutly-Rossmore in the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. Following his death, Dillon’s family established the Dillon Quirke Foundation to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). By providing Cardiac Screening to GAA clubs, the Foundation is aiming to protect young people in the future from the devastation of SADS. On Thursday last, the Dillon Quirke Foundation came to Killeagh and successfully screened 45 young players between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age. As a club we were thrilled to be able to offer this service to our juvenile players while also contributing our financial donation to this noble and worthy charity. An innovation like this crosses all club and county boundaries and makes a lasting contribution to communities everywhere. Well done to all involved from the Foundation and to those within Killeagh GAA who helped to arrange this vital event.
KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
Golfer Of The Year Outings (8 rounds)
- Sunday March 29th – Youghal Golf Club
- Sunday April 25th – Castlemartyr Resort Golf Club
- Friday May 15th – West Waterford Golf Club
- Sunday June 6th – Captain’s Prize, Tipperary Golf Club
- Thursday August 13th – Rosslare Golf Club
- Saturday September 12th – President’s Prize, Lee Valley Golf Club
- Saturday October 17th – Faithlegg Golf Club
- 2026 Match Play Fixtures
Additional Outings
Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March – Away Weekend in Leinster – Kilkenny Golf Club and Athy Golf Club, with overnight stay in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow on Friday 6th
Tuesday May 2th – Margaret Rochford and Tom Fitzgibbon Charity Day, West Waterford Golf Club
Wednesday July 8th – Saturday July 11th – Killeagh GAA 2026 Golf Classic, West Waterford Golf Club
Sunday August 30th – “Keep It In The Family” Scramble. East Cork Golf Club
Saturday November 14th – End of Season Scramble, Youghal Golf Club
Additional outings on one Tuesday every month at 11.00 a.m., featuring Cork Golf Club on Tuesday April 14th (Cost of Cork Golf Club is €90, with a €50 deposit required)
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Many thanks to everyone who has registered for the 2026 season to date, we appreciate your great support for our club. All players are asked to ensure that you register for 2026 before matches commence, and for all members – players or non-players – we ask you to please register and pay on foireann.ie as soon as you possibly can. There are many membership options and most of these also have instalment payment options where you can spread the cost over a number of months. If you have any membership-related questions, please contact Colman at 085-7540973.
EAST CORK ADULT FIXTURES CONFIRMED
@ 7.30 p.m. on Thursday February 26th: Division 2 Football, Glenbower Rovers v Dungourney in Killeagh
@ 4.30 p.m. on Saturday February 28th: Division 3 Football, Glenbower Rovers v Carrigtwohill in Killeagh
@ 7.30 p.m. on Thursday March 5th: Division 2 Hurling, Killeagh v Youghal in Killeagh
