Milner on target as Crokes win silverware

Milner on target as Crokes win silverware

The hurlers of Dr Crokes claimed silverware with an extremely hard-fought 2-7 to 1-6 victory over St Brendan’s in the Senior Hurling League Division 3 final at Lewis Road. Crokes started the better and stretched into a four-point to no score lead after 24 minutes. Mike Milner, with two points, along with Aaron Murphy and… Read More…

Battle for president’s prizes at Ross

Battle for president’s prizes at Ross

There was a great shootout and an ever greater atmosphere at Ross Golf Club where President Michael J Casey help his president’s prize competitions for ladies, gents and seniors. The weather played its part as it was held in glorious sunshine, making it a great day to be out on the course in ideal conditions… Read More…

Jersey signed by the Clifford brothers up for grabs

Jersey signed by the Clifford brothers up for grabs

Sporting memorabilia that is sure to be in huge demand will be up for auction as part of a novel fundraiser organised by Kilcummin GAA Club to help offset the costs involved in running the senior team. All bids will be made online and the highest will secure the star items when the fundraiser concludes… Read More…

Presidential salute for major prizewinners

Presidential salute for major prizewinners

It was one of the biggest and most keenly contested weekends of the year at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club with the president’s prize up for grabs in a number of categories. Paul Murphy was on hand to personally hand over the prizes to the winners and there were some superb contests out on the… Read More…

Celtic have bragging rights after local derby decider

Celtic have bragging rights after local derby decider

While Kerry FC were making the marathon return journey to Donegal for a clash with Finn Harps – a game that ended in a 0-0 stalemate – Killarney Celtic were not finding the goals hard to come by when penning another glorious chapter in their long-running success story last night. They clinched their fifth Kerry… Read More…

Wayne’s world is beginning to look much better

Wayne’s world is beginning to look much better

Two opportunist first half goals, finished with aplomb, proved hugely decisive as Kerry clinched the Munster Minor Football Championship crown for the 51st time with a hard-fought victory over Cork at Austin Stack Park last night. It was sweet revenge for Wayne Quillinan’s side who were beaten by the Rebels in the provincial quarter-final a… Read More…

Cyclists hit the road for major challenge

Cyclists hit the road for major challenge

Determined members of Killarney Cycling Club are preparing to embark on a gruelling Three Peaks Challenge and they have invited everyone to join them on Saturday June 17, starting at 10.00am. The event will cover some of the most rugged and beautiful landscape in Ireland, with a choice of a 100km course or a 75km… Read More…

Double basketball court to be a main feature

Double basketball court to be a main feature

The planning process has commenced for the development of a new sports facility at Dereen, Killarney, which is a project spearheaded by the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club with an input and commitment from St Paul’s Basketball Club and Killarney Judo Club. The Kerry County Council owned land earmarked for the community hall development is… Read More…

Rebels make Kerry pay the penalty

Rebels make Kerry pay the penalty

Cork 5-14 Kerry 2-17  Report: Anthony Newman  A four-goal first half blitz saw Cork retain their TG4 Munster Senior Championship title at Mallow at Kerry’s expense. Two green flags from Libby Coppinger, along with efforts from Kaire Quirke and Ciara O’Sullivan, saw the Rebels in a commanding lead at half-time and they needed it all after… Read More…

Magic Mastergeeha had quite a season

Magic Mastergeeha had quite a season

Mastergeeha FC have real cause for celebration this weekend after its Under 15B team were crowned shield champions following an impressive 4-2 local derby victory over Ballyhar Dynamos. Saturday evening’s win was the final part of a remarkable quadruple for the squad and no less than 39 players played their part in an amazing season which… Read More…

Star player David enjoys success as a coach

Star player David enjoys success as a coach

He has won every honour in the game­, and he’s only just begun, but now David Clifford is turning his hand to management – with predictable results. As a coach, he sampled success, at the first time of asking,when he guided the St Brendan’s College first year team to victory in the post primary school league to… Read More…

Club team-mates to anchor Kerry midfield

Club team-mates to anchor Kerry midfield

Captain and star forward Siofra O’Shea is named on the bench for Kerry’s glamour Munster Senior Championship Final to be played at the Mallow GAA Complex this Sunday (throw-in: 3.30pm). Castleisland Desmonds duo Lorraine Scanlon and Cáit Lynch will partner at midfield while star forward Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh will lead a full forward line featuring… Read More…

William and Cillian included in star selection

William and Cillian included in star selection

Kerry has two players on the shortlist for the top 20 under 20 players from this year’s thrilling EirGrid GAA Football Championship. The Munster champions will be represented by Munster Player of the Province William Shine of Killarney Legion and Cillian Burke of Milltown/Castlemaine. Tomás Ó Sé’s side looked impressive when registering a double scores… Read More…

No pot luck as talented Matthew is crowned champ

No pot luck as talented Matthew is crowned champ

Killarney hotshot Matthew Maye has been crowned the new All-Ireland under 23 pool champion. He clinched the prestigious title at the national championships which took place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney at the weekend with over 800 participants from 27 counties represented at this year’s shootout. Kerry had 36 representatives in the championships at… Read More…

It’s time to dream again as stadium plans for the future

It’s time to dream again as stadium plans for the future

A major development plan for the historic Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney is scheduled to be formally launched next month, KillarneyToday.com can confirm. The project – Fitzgerald Stadium: Vision 2023 – is being undertaken by senior Kerry County Board officials, spearheaded by chairman Patrick O’Sullivan, the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee, chaired by Der Brosnan, and several local… Read More…

Spa girls celebrate a great triumph

Spa girls celebrate a great triumph

The Spa under 14 girls enjoyed a big success at the weekend when they took on Austin Stacks in the NCP division 7B final played at the John Mitchels ground in Tralee. The girls proved very strong throughout, working hard in all areas of the pitch and they pounced for some vital goals to secure… Read More…

It’s time the GAA got with the programme

It’s time the GAA got with the programme

OPINION To note that the content of the official match programme for the Kerry v Mayo game raised a few eyebrows might be something of an understatement. No Kerry or Mayo player profiles, no interviews with some of the key personalities involved, no chats with the two managers, no input from players or selectors, no… Read More…

Home record is smashed but where there’s life…

Home record is smashed but where there’s life…

FIVE TALKING POINTS FROM THE BIG GAME 1. When the final whistle sounded, five points separated the sides but, truth be told, if it wasn’t for the sheer brilliance of Shane Ryan, it would easily have been double scores. The Rathmore man pulled off four spectacular point-black saves to keep the rampaging Mayo attack at… Read More…

Young Killarney club swimmers make quite a splash

Young Killarney club swimmers make quite a splash

Five members of Killarney Swimming Club represented Kerry at the Community Games National Finals in Castlebar with fantastic results. They made quite a splash with some brilliant performances and returned home with pride after a series of super displays. Shane Tomlinson, Spa-Muckross, was seventh in the under 14 freestyle, Katie O’Riordan, Milltown/Listry, was ninth in… Read More…

Free basketball sessions for teenage girls

Free basketball sessions for teenage girls

Killarney has been included in a new national campaign which aims to inspire and support teenage girls in embracing physical activity and leading active lifestyles The project, HerMoves, led by Sport Ireland, seeks to redefine what sport means to teenage girls and encourage them to discover activities they genuinely enjoy, keeping them active and engaged… Read More…