Most clubs set out on a new season hoping to avoid the big drop – but Firies GAA Club is actually embracing the prospect with great enthusiasm. The club is planning a novel fundraising initiative which will see a helicopter dropping 10 footballs on to a football pitch from a height and the holders of… Continue Reading
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Kearns takes up the top job in the Faithful County
Austin Stacks clubman Liam Kearns is the new manager of the Offaly senior footballers. The appointment of the vastly experienced coach was confirmed this Friday and Kearns is highly regarded in the game having previously managed Limerick, Laois and Tipperary, who he led to the All-Ireland SFC semi-final in 2016 – their first time reaching… Continue Reading
Jamie takes on the challenge of a lifetime
A super fit and totally determined charity champion is to cycle hundreds of kilometers and scale two mountains in just 24 hours to raise funds for a worthy cause. Jamie O’Shea has decided to attempt what is normally a four-day challenge in just one by cycling Ring of Kerry, climbing Carrauntoohil, cycling on to Caherciveen… Continue Reading
State-of-the-art track to be opened
The state-of-the-art Killarney Valley Athletic Club arena, in the grounds of St Brendan’s College, will be officially opened on Saturday, August 27 by Minister for Education Norma Foley. The club will proudly showcase its impressive base on the day with a short display of the various disciplines in the sport of athletics. Those in attendance… Continue Reading
Great Lyne-Spillane GAA dynasty lives on
Killarney Legion GAA Club has paid tribute to Kerry GAA legend Pat Spillane who called time on his successful punditry career with RTÉ on the most fitting of days as Kerry celebrated their 38th All Ireland success in Croke Park. Club PRO Enda Walshe said Pat captured the hearts of the nation with his emotional… Continue Reading
