The Tralee side led 0-8 to 0-3 at half-time, but had to rely on a Declan Quill free three minutes into injury-time at the end of the game to finally see off Kilcummin.
The decision to place veteran Michael McCarthy in the half forward line for the second half reaped rich dividends for Kilcummin, with the former Kerry defender inspiring their fightback.
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