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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kerry have named an unchanged team from the side that hammered Clare in Limerick for Saturday afternoon’s round-robin clash with National League title holders Mayo at Fitzgerald Stadium (3.00pm). The starting line-up remains the same while, on the bench, Paul Murphy returns from injury with Killian Spillane, who sustained a heavy knock in training last… Read More…
Proposals currently under discussion regarding a major redevelopment of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney should ensure the inclusion of a GAA museum to tell the story and share the history of the game in the county, a local councillor has insisted. With discussions underway on a suggested multi-million euro project at the stadium located between Lewis… Read More…
Talented Killarney athlete and Tokyo Paralympian Jordan Lee has been appointed regional ambassador for the Permanent TSB NextGen athlete recruitment campaign which will visit the Munster Technological University sports centre in Cork on May 28. It will be the second of four regional events that aim to discover the next generation of Irish Paralympians by… Read More…
Six projects in Killarney are to share over €1.3 million as part of a grants package for Kerry totalling €4.4 million announced today by the government. The Community Recognition Fund allocations are to support Kerry communities who are welcoming people from Ukraine and other countries. In total, €50 million is being made available to communities… Read More…
Muckross Rowing Club has another very successful day at the Lee Regatta in Cork, with crews making their mark in several categories prior to the upcoming Killarney regatta. Muckross won no less than eight races at the Marina in Cork as well as registering several second and third place finishes. The focus now turns to… Read More…
Concern has been expressed by a Kerry politician that the European Commission’s proposal to ban the use of micro-plastics in sports fields would impact on thousands of artificial pitches in Ireland and it would have a major impact on clubs, schools, communities and colleges. MEP Seán Kelly was commenting on plans to ban micro-plastics in… Read More…
MayFest at Killarney Racecourse has been hailed a great success with bumper crowds enjoying some great racing and wonderful summertime weather. Sunday was an all jump card with the feature race being the Tote Killarney National, won in impressive fashion by Pont Aval. Seán O’Keefe rode a patient race, making steady headway before racing away… Read More…
Following the massive success of the inaugural Killarney Club 7s in 2022, Spa GAA Club has confirmed that the bumper seven-a-side Gaelic football tournament – and the party that goes with it – will be returning this year. Bigger than last year, there will be with men and ladies’ teams from all four corners of… Read More…
Killarney Lions Club’s annual golf fundraising event, played on the Mahony’s Point course, was a fantastic success with 30 teams teeing-off on the day. This was the 40th running of the charity event and to date it has raised in the region of €400,000 for local charities and this year the key beneficiaries are the… Read More…
A total of 97 players competed in the Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club Scratch Cups last weekend and club chairman Damien Fleming won his seventh Gerald Horgan Memorial Senior Scratch Cup while under 16 officer Gearóid Cronin won the intermediate event for the fourth time. Eoin O’Riordan Looney, meantime, was a first time winner of… Read More…
Rachael Blackmore fans had plenty to cheer about at Killarney Races on Monday evening as the Gold Cup and Grand National winning jockey romped to victory in the Cronin Electrical Maiden Hurdle. She piloted 4/9 favourite The Short Go to victory for Henry De Bromhead and, amusingly enough, the horse she beat into second place… Read More…
Killarney was a winner alright on the first and second days of the three-day MayFest meeting at the local racecourse where shirt-sleeved punters were treated to a feast of top quality racing, exciting finishes, glorious weather conditions and a real party atmosphere. Killarney Racecourse Ambassador, former top jockey Bryan Cooper, was on hand to help… Read More…
Seamus O’Connor was the winner of the May monthly medal golfer of the year professional’s prize, sponsored by Mark Heinemann, at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. John O’Halloran finished in second spot with Shane Horgan taking the prize for best gross. The results were: 1: Seamus O’Connor 67 (15); 2: John O’Halloran 68 (21); Best… Read More…
Girls from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School in Killarney have regained the All-Ireland Minor A Schools’ Basketball Championship crown for a second year in a row. The two-day competition was held at the University of Limerick and they were drawn in a very difficult group along with Calasantius of Galway, Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig and Mount… Read More…
