Kilshannig's junior footballers got their Division 1 Football League campaign off to a fine start with a battling victory over Fermoy in Fermoy on Sunday last. While the final scoreline may suggest a comfortable win, it was far from the case as the home side caused Kilshannig plenty of problems throughout. In difficult conditions, Fermoy held the advantage at the break, 1-4 to 0-6 but Kilshannig took over completely in the second half as they upped their game considerably after the resumption. While they applied the pressure in the opening stages of the half they struck the majority of their 14 wides during this period as they passed up several opportunities to equalise. However, once Richie Ryan drew the sides level, Kilshannig pushed on with a Tadhg O'Sullivan point and a superb Killian O'Hanlon goal giving them some breathing space. It was all one way traffic at this with O'Sullivan adding to this tally while substitutes Denis Clogan and Michael Twomey pointed late on. Kilshannig had some well taken scores in the opening half with O'Hanlon, Tony Kelly and the impressive Alan O'Connell all on target but it was Fermoy who had the slight edge at the break, largely thanks to a 15th minute goal. However, once Kilshannig got into their stride with Rory McSherry, Frank McCarthy and O'Hanlon shining there was only going to be one winner with O'Hanlon's goal proving critical as his side secured two valuable league points. 

Scorers for Kilshannig: K O'Hanlon 1-2 (0-1 free), T O'Sullivan 0-4 (0-1 free) T Kelly, A O'Connell 0-2 each, R Ryan, M Twomey, D Clogan 0-1 each.

Kilshannig: D Cronin; C Twomey, T Twomey, A O'Callaghan; D O'Callaghan, R McSherry, C Casey; K O'Hanlon, F McCarthy; A O'Connell, D Mahoney, T O'Sullivan; T Kelly, R Ryan, L Casey.

Subs: D Ruby for C Twomey (15, inj.), D Clogan (HT) for D O'Callaghan, M Twomey (50) for T Kelly, D McCarthy for D McAuliffe for F McCarthy (55).

A gallant Kilshannig narrowly came up short in their Division 2 League clash away to Kilworth on Saturday evening. Despite their best efforts, Kilshannig were unable to break down a strong home side who just about deserved their victory. Kilworth were full value for their half time lead, ahead 0-6 to 0-4 as they dominated for long stages of the half. Kilshannig remained in contention though with Colin Twomey and Brian Guerin defending well. Pa Cronin was particularly impressive in front of the posts with two excellent points while Ian O'Donoghue and full forward John Quinn also pointed. Cronin was once again on target with a fine point from long distance and another from Quinn brought the sides level, 0-7 each. In a tight encounter, it was the home side who pushed on in the final quarter though as they raced in front once more. Kilshannig battled to the end but were unable to find the adequate scores to narrow the gap as Kilworth held on for victory.

Scorers for Kilshannig: P Cronin 0-3, J Quinn, I O'Donoghue 0-2, M Twomey, D Clogan 0-1 each.

Kilshannig: D Cronin; D McAuliffe, D Ruby, D McAuliffe; C Twomey, B Guerin, A O'Callaghan; A O'Connell, I O'Donoghue; E O'Sullivan, P Cronin, P O'Callaghan; M Twomey, J Quinn, D Clogan.

Subs: K O'Flynn (HT) for E O'Sullivan, C Crowley (58) for J Quinn.

U16 Premier 2 Football League

Mallow 1-14 Thomas Russell's Kilshannig 3-05

U14 Premier 2 Football League

Mallow 4-10 Thomas Russell's Kilshannig  0-10