THERE is speculation that a big-hearted anonymous donor who pledged a cool €2,000 to a fundraising appeal for a new athletics track in Killarney could be none other than the great Usain Bolt. Killarney Valley Athletic Club launched a GoFundMe appeal to help bridge a funding gap of over €100,000 for a state-of-the-art facility on… Continue Reading
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Club seals the deal with local businesses
A STRONG message of optimism, confidence and solidarity going forward has been expressed by Killarney Cycling Club Chairman, Mark Murphy, following confirmation of a new three-year sponsorship agreement between the club and a number of local businesses. He said such a commitment of support during the current trading difficulties was a strong endorsement of the… Continue Reading
Clubs upset as season gets the axe
A DECISION has been taken to abandon national league basketball for the 2020/21 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Killarney’s Scott’s Lakers and the other clubs in Kerry were informed today of the move by the Basketball Ireland Men’s National Competitions Committee to cancel the superleague and division one campaigns. It follows a meeting this… Continue Reading
Big blow as John Sugrue steps down from Kerry job
POPULAR JOHN Sugue’s tenure in charge of the Kerry under 20 footballers has ended. The former Laois senior manager led the Kingdom to the provincial title in March but they lost to Galway in last month’s All-Ireland semi-final The Renard man, a former Kerry minor, under 21 and junior footballer, previously closely worked with the… Continue Reading
Bloody Sunday victims remembered by black and amber
A POIGNANT ceremony remembering the 14 people slain on Bloody Sunday in Croke Park a century ago was held at the weekend by Dr Crokes GAA Club in Killarney which has a very strong link with the development of the Dublin stadium. The late great “Small” Jer O’Leary, a legendary personality in the club’s history,… Continue Reading
