Kilnamartyra has a strong football tradition stretching back to the 19th century.

In 1899 a team of 21 players won a game played in Macroom.

In 1938 and again in 1964 the club unsuccessfully contested divisional finals but finally won in 1985.

A new football pitch was opened in the village in 1991 and recently a 40 foot by 20 foot handball court has been added.

1996 saw under age teams win the under 13 and under 16 divisional championships.

This is our football pitch

Sean O Siochain

Sean O Siochain, born in Kilnamartyra village, died recently in Dublin. He later became Director General of the G.A.A. A former Gaelic football star, actor and singer, he became a national figure. He was very highly regarded in his native district with which he retained close links. Here is his former home in the village, which was a great centre of social activities. Local people gathered there to sing, storytell and play cards . Look at Seán's Return

The object is to cover a fixed distance on the road in least number of throws. The game is played on ordinary roads, often fairly narrow; 3-4 metres wide.

Each succeeding throw is taken from where the previous throw finished, somewhat like golf.

Thousands are wagered on games and on throws.

The game is organised and championships are played which cater for all grades and ages.