AN attempt is being made to save two Kerry golf clubs which have recently found themselves in the rough and facing closure. A number of former members of both Killorglin Golf Club and Castleisland Golf Club believe the solution to the difficulties being encountered could be an amalgamation of the clubs and they are currently… Continue Reading
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Passing of a great Killarney Golf Club stalwart
THE death has occurred of well-known and very popular Killarney resident Ralph O’Connell who was one of the main driving forces behind the success and growth of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club down through the years. Originally from Dublin but resident for many years in Killarney, where he and his wife, Hazel, raised their two… Continue Reading
Kerry mourns for a great tourism ambassador
THE funeral will take place in the coming days of legendary Kerry golfing personality Noel Cronin who passed away, suddenly, while attending a high-profile PGA merchandise show in Orlando, Florida. A larger than life character, he very recently retired as the popular general manager at Waterville Golf Course which was the place he worked in… Continue Reading
Kelly’s eyes on the top prize
HOTSHOT Alan Kelly has been crowned Golfer of the Year by the Dr Crokes GAA Club’s golf society. The former first team goalkeeper has been impressing with the small ball and he was a clear winner of the coveted annual award. Alan received the Eddie Barry Memorial Cup in memory of the former club treasurer… Continue Reading
Twins peak out on the course
CLOSE on 50 guests from Killarney’s twin towns and affiliated locations throughout the world battled it out on the golf courses of Kerry in recent days. Killarney’s town twinning association hosted an international sister city golfing event to which representatives of all of Killarney’s twin towns and cities were invited and they competed on Killarney’s… Continue Reading
