THE Killarney Sanctuary Runners are currently preparing for the Cork City Marathon on June 6 and they are keen to get as many Killarney people involved as possible. The group is one of three in Kerry which is gearing up for the challenge with participants from Tralee and Kenmare. The Sanctuary Runners was established in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Athletics
Family fun on the roads and parks of Kerry
THE long-awaited Lee Strand Lee Strand An Riocht AC family virtual 5k will take place this weekend with families, individuals and groups of friends opting to walk, jog or run along their chosen route. All proceeds from the race entry will be donated to the development fund for An Riocht Athletic Club. To register for… Continue Reading
Super Shona to pass on top tips for training
LEE Strand has teamed up with An Riocht Athletic Club to give everyone in Kerry the opportunity to get fit and healthy over the next six weeks. Families have been encouraged to get together and progress from walking to running a virtual 5k at their own pace during the May bank holiday weekend. To help… Continue Reading
Tomás believes old pal contact may have sparked donation
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
Jordan is one of six of the best
SUPER talented Killarney athlete Jordan Lee has earned a top six place in the world following a succession of fine displays at the World Para Championships in Dubai this Wednesday. The 19-year-old was in splendid form in the T47 High Jump, clearing 1.83m at the first attempt and he followed that with a third time… Continue Reading
