WHILE Ireland’s Special Olympics heroes were stealing the show in Abu Dhabi with a remarkable haul of 29 gold, 29 silver and 27 bronze medals, the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club were also in the limelight in Killarney where they were adjudged the overall winners of the St Patrick’s Day parade. They produced a very… Continue Reading
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Pat O’Shea steps down from senior team role
PAT O’Shea has stepped down as manager of the Dr Crokes senior team. One of the most successful and talented coaches of the modern era, he has informed club officials of his decision but he will be taking up other roles within the club. During his most recent three-year term he led Crokes to an… Continue Reading
Students embrace traditions from their native places
STUDENTS in St Brigid’s Secondary School in Killarney, from many countries with their own traditions and cultures, embraced a wonderful intercultural day at which they proudly highlighted their origins. They wore the traditional dress of their native places, with some opting for their country’s sporting colours, and they played music and performed dance routines synonymous… Continue Reading
Fossa star to line out at corner forward
DAVID Clifford is back in action. The 20-year-old hotshot makes his first start of the season for Kerry in Sunday’s final National League group clash with Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park (2.00pm) with the game to be refereed by Anthony Nolan of Wicklow. James O’Donoghue starts on the bench– as he did against Mayo – while… Continue Reading
Chaos continues at the cathedral
SEVERAL weeks after priests in Killarney’s St Mary’s Cathedral pleaded with motorists not to partially block the entrance to the church or use the grounds for long-term parking, the problem seems to have escalated significantly. Families have occasionally been unable to secure parking for funerals, weddings or other services because the grounds are very frequently… Continue Reading
