A PROGRESSIVE Killarney soccer club has introduced a whole new sport to the town and, possibly, to the entire county. MEK United FC has embraced the novel concept of Walking Soccer and club members held the first session on the Fossa Astroturf with 15 adults testing their skills and stamina. “It’s a slow version of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Sport
Richard leads big Killarney challenge
KILLARNEY Cycling Club is hoping to make its mark at the first major cycling event of the year when the National Cyclocross Championships is held next Sunday at Fota in Co Cork. The Killarney challenge will be led by Richard Maes who is the current Munster Cyclocross champion and he also holds the National Mountain… Continue Reading
‘Getting yourself off the couch leads to better health’
THE club spearheading the exciting new micro-track development on the grounds of St Brendan’s College, which is expected to come a step or two nearer fruition in 2019, has launched a new Fit for Life initiative to help create a healthier community. Killarney Valley AVC is inviting new adult members to join in the action… Continue Reading
Crokes to loan out the captain’s role
COUNTY champions Dr Crokes have agreed to allow the Kerry senior team management to select a player from an East Kerry club to captain the county – in the absence of any Crokes player – but only during the National League campaign. In keeping with the long-standing format, the Kerry SFC winners nominates one of its… Continue Reading
No hard and fast rule on youth policy for Keane
NEW Kerry boss Peter Keane has insisted that it will take time for his new squad to take shape but the soon-to-start National League will afford him ample opportunity to see how the situation will evolve. He said the league is not his utmost priority as “ultimately, there is a bigger picture” but he acknowledges… Continue Reading
