A fun-filled video drama filmed last Christmas by the staff at St Oliver’s National School in Killarney was such a smash hit on social media that they’ve decided to do it all over again with a longer film production that is pure comedy gold. The latest offering, anchored by no less than RTÉ celebrity Marty… Read More…
Kerry athlete Ryan Griffin is the toast of the country this Wednesday after romping to a silver medal victory at the Special Olympics in Germany. The supremely talented 16-year-old made his mark in the mini javelin discipline and there were scenes of great joy when he clinched silver with a brilliant performance. Ryan, from Waterville,… Read More…
It has been a major feature on the local sporting calendar for an astonishing 235 years – with a handful of unavoidable interruptions – and this year’s Killarney Regatta promises to provide another feast of top class racing, great entertainment and a fun day out for all the family. The big event – postponed last… Read More…
Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Captain Colm O’Shea not only got to wear the club blazer for several other presentations but he too made it to the winners’ podium in the monthly medal singles strokeplay competition, sponsored by the EBS, played on Saturday and Sunday. Colm, a former All-Ireland Club Football Championship winner with Dr… Read More…
Supremely talented Killarney athlete Sarah Leahy will go for glory at this week’s European Games in Krakow when she will line up with the 4×100 relay team. She was named by the Olympic Federation of Ireland in the 44-person team to compete in the 55,200 capacity Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, with the games commencing this… Read More…
The Kingdom Warrior has earned himself shot at an Irish title. Brilliant Kevin Cronin made the switch to the super middleweight division a successful one when he defeated Nicaragua’s Santos Madreno in the Parochial Hall in Cork last night. The Milltown man, roared on by a huge travelling army from Kerry, produced a power-packed performance… Read More…
As ridiculous as it may seem, in many ways, a 28-point mauling was rather flattering for a Louth side that was completely outclassed and annihilated by a fired-up Kerry outfit that turned everything it touched into gold at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise this Sunday afternoon. A sizeable Kerry contingent cheered on enthusiastically as Jack O’Connor’s charges… Read More…
Kerry 2-8 Dublin 1-9 Report: Daire Walsh Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh amassed a magnificent haul of 1-6 at Parnell Park as Kerry withstood a late surge from Dublin to seal victory in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 3. 2-8 to 1-4 in arrears with eight minutes gone in the second… Read More…
Participants are gearing up for the 23rd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle which will take to the road from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13. It will see over 100 cyclists venture 600km across the six counties of Munster to raise funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland. Since its inception,… Read More…
Enda Walshe reports St Paul’s Basketball Club members will be swapping their basketballs for orbs of a smaller version when they host a big golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday, July 15. With a thriving academy, both boys and girls, adult teams and, of course, the national league project to finance, the classic… Read More…
Newly formed Kerry FC might be struggling to make any real impact in their first season in the League of Ireland but, on the domestic scene, Killarney Celtic FC are encountering no such problems and remain the undisputed kingpins in Kerry soccer. They clinched an unprecedented, glorious five Kerry league and cup doubles in a… Read More…
An active and fun day is assured at Spa GAA grounds next Saturday when Tiernaboul National School, in conjunction with parents’ council, will hold a family sports and fun day. The event will commence at 11.30am, just after the Spa football academy and the activities and fun will continue until 1.30pm. Along with novelty races… Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
