IT’S been on the agenda for years but Killarney is finally getting its skates on to develop a skate park for young enthusiasts. It emerged this week that proposals have been prepared to develop the facility at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre and the required planning procedures will be addressed in late spring or early… Continue Reading
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Gleeson: It was one of the greatest acts of disrespect I have ever witnessed
A DECISION by Fáilte Ireland to all but ignore submissions on long-standing plans to develop a Kerry GAA museum at Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium has been slated at a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council. Cllr Michael Gleeson said he was part of an enthusiastic committee that obtained full planning permission for the development several years… Continue Reading
Deividas moves to the land down under
ALL-Ireland winning Kerry minor goalkeeper Deividas Uosis has just completed his move to Australia where he has signed a two-year professional contract with Brisbane Lions. One of the stars of the Kingdom’s brilliant 2017 win in Croke Park, a key part of the under 20 set-up last season and previously with a highly rated Pobalscoil… Continue Reading
Mark shoots his way to skipper’s prize
YOUNG hotshot Mark Carroll turned on the style to clinch the Under 16 Captain’s Prize at Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club. Mark was in top form as he shot his way to glory to claim skipper Cillian Courtney’s overall net prize. Although the competition was played last September, it was only recently that Cillian got… Continue Reading
Chorley boss dreaming of an away tie at Anfield
MAN of the moment Jamie Vermiglio is dreaming of an away trip to Anfield for a tie against Premiership champions Liverpool in the next round of the FA Cup. The former Killarney Celtic and Killarney Athletic player, now aged 38, guided unfashionable non-league side Chorley FC to a shock 2-0 victory over a young Derby… Continue Reading
