THE tough got going and when the going got tougher, they pushed on even harder as peak performance athletes took to the hills for the gruelling Dingle Adventure Race at the weekend. Tenacious, determined and passionate, the gritty endurance athletes took on the challenge of one of the toughest tests of all as they ran,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Athletics
Long-time dream is right on track
CONSTRUCTION work will commence shortly on the long-awaited community athletics microtrack on the grounds of St Brendan’s College which will represent the culmination of a long-time dream for those leading the project. Contracts have been signed and the first sod has been turned much to the delight of the South and East Kerry Community Rural… Continue Reading
Sanctuary Runners to step into Killarney
STEPS are being taken to launch an initiative in Killarney that will foster stronger links between local athletes and people living in direct provision. A public meeting is to be held to introduce the Sanctuary Runners movement to the town which will see local people running and training alongside, and in solidarity with, those in… Continue Reading
Killarney Valley AC to host school sports
ALL schools in the Killarney area have been invited to participate in a competitive but fun primary school sports day which is being organised by the Killarney Valley Athletic Club. It will take place on Friday next starting at 6.00pm sharp in the Killarney Community College field. The sports will take place at Killarney Community… Continue Reading
No stroll in the park for 10km Hardman run
IT wasn’t all fun and games at the Killarney Mountain Festival this weekend and while many opted to sit back, keep warm and enjoy listening to some of the guest speakers indoors, the more daring braced the icy weather this Sunday to take part in the festival Hardman Ireland 10k run in the park. It… Continue Reading
