STEVEN Spielberg himself would have been proud to have penned the script. On one of the big social and sporting days on the club’s calendar, All-Ireland champions Dr Crokes held a high-profile golf classic to raise funds to offset annual running costs. And a team made up of fierce local rivals from Killarney Legion had… Continue Reading
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Shane scoops Brian’s Captain’s Prize
WITH an impressive 38pts, Shane Horgan clinched Brian Clare’s Captain’s Prize in the big Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society on the Killeen course in Killarney at the weekend. A fine golfer playing off three, Shane, from Lakcabane Village in Fossa, held off a strong challenge from Seamie O’Connor (14) 38 pts, with Brian O’Regan… Continue Reading
Niall does the business in Dooks
NIALL O’Meara was in scintillating form when he took to the golf course at Dooks to clinch the top prize in a Dr Crokes Golf Society outing, sponsored by Scott’s Hotel. Niall was the overall winner, edging out senior team coach Harry O’Neill who finished runner-up, Joey Sheehan and Peter McEnery. The category two winner… Continue Reading
Killarney showcased to golfers from Asia
KERRY is tapping into the growing golfing market in Asia by showcasing some of its best courses – including Killarney – to a visiting group of top golf tour operators from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Korea. Fáilte Ireland, in association with the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and Tourism Ireland are also playing… Continue Reading
Anne Marie keeps it in the family
WHEN Killarney businesswoman Anne Marie Kennelly teed-up her selections for this year’s US Masters Golf Challenge little did she think it would bag her a cool €1,000. Anne Marie, a key member of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the St Patrick’s Festival committee chairperson, nominated six players for a Masters Challenge organised by… Continue Reading
