They came agonizingly close to taking hold of the coveted Hogan Cup though it just wasn’t to be for St Brendan’s College but, still, all involved can reflect on a super season and they did so when the squad members received their Munster Championship (Corn Uí Mhuiri) medals at a reception in the Gleneagle Hotel… Continue Reading
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New holders of coveted Killarney Cups
They are among the most prestigious and impressive trophies up for grabs at the club so it came as no great surprise that the competition was intense when players battled it out for the Killarney Cups at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. The historic trophies, now sponsored by the Gleneagle Hotel, are keenly contested every… Continue Reading
One stroke victory sealed a glorious double
A super talented trio representing St Brendan’s College in Killarney became the first ever Kerry team to win the prestigious National Secondary Schools Pitch and Putt Championships – and they did so in dramatic fashion when winning by just one shot. The Killarney A team of Cillian Courtney, Robbie Harnett and Fintan Martin ensured a… Continue Reading
Three world champions tackle tough Kerry course
More familiar with the green baize of the snooker table than the greens on the golf course, three living legends of the game swapped their cues for their putters on Sunday when they tackled one of Kerry’s favourite courses. Former world snooker champions Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor tested their skills and stamina… Continue Reading
Search on for the catch of the day
Anglers today cast their lines in great numbers and went in search of the catch of the day in one of the great fishing events of the year. The Lough Lein Anglers’ Association held its 34th annual charity open fly fishing competition – known locally as The Charity – in the shadow of Ross Castle and the conditions… Continue Reading
