MORE than 2,000 super fit endurance athletes will take Killarney by storm next Saturday, October 6, for the seventh annual Quest Killarney event that will see them traversing hills, pathways and lakes, starting and finishing at the Gleneagle Hotel. An event expo will take place on the Friday from 5-9pm, with stalls, samples and talks… Continue Reading
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Rainbow warriors take to the Kerry hills
IT was more than tough but those that took part were actually tougher and really up for the incredible task at hand as they took to the hills for this year’s gruelling Kerry Way Ultra Marathon. The 200km non-stop endurance race saw over 70 athletes depart from Killarney, enduring heavy downpours during nightfall and glorious evening… Continue Reading
Killarney’s Kevin in the top three
MORE than 250 hardened adventurers took on Kerry’s nature at its rugged best at the weekend for the Quest 12/24 endurance length adventure race, with two distances of 146km and 253km. The aim was to complete it in the allotted time of 12 or 24 hours respectively. Winners of the 24-hour, 253km event were Paul… Continue Reading
Jumping Jordan is the pride of Ireland
A KILLARNEY teenager has covered himself in glory at the European Paralympics in Berlin. Jordan Lee leaped into the record books when he clinched a prestigious bronze medal in the high jump – despite being a relative newcomer to the sport. The 18-year-old earned his European Championship medal with a series of great jumps, including… Continue Reading
Jordan jumps to conquer Europe
A SUPER talented Killarney athlete will be bidding for glory in the European Para Athletic Championships in Berlin this Thursday. Jordan Lee will compete in the high jump and hopes are high that he will perform to the best of his undoubted ability. The Killarney Valley AC member will be competing at 9.57am Irish time… Continue Reading
