A KILLARNEY man who was Chief of Staff at the Department of the Taoiseach, during Enda Kenny’s term in office from 2011 to 2017, has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of Golf Ireland. Mark Kennelly becomes the first holder of the post and his appointment came after what was described as an… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Golf
Small ball fun to support big ball team
THE GAA in Kerry is to host a high-profile golf classic in Killarney to raise funds in advance of the All-Ireland final clash with Dublin. Next Friday’s event, on the Mahony’s Point course at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, comes with an entry fee of €1,200 per teams of four which includes the round of… Continue Reading
Open win ensures €1,000 cash windfall
KEEN Killarney golfer Terence Mulcahy has extra reason to celebrate Shane Lowry’s brilliant British Open success as it earned him a cool €1,000. Ross Golf Club member Terence had included the Clara hotshot in his selection for the Dr Crokes GAA Club’s Open Challenge prediction and his combination came up trumps. Brosna native Terence, who… Continue Reading
Vegas fans scramble to remember a legend
A FORMER Mayor of Killarney and one of the greatest sportsmen the town has produced has been remembered with great affection at a golf classic in his memory at the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas, the city where he passed away, suddenly, last year. Paudie O’Connor – the Killarney basketball legend who became a… Continue Reading
Ladies shoot the lights out on open day
A DREAM team comprising Betty O’Farrell teamed up with Julie Leonard and Grace Dennehy to shoot their way to glory in the Ross Golf Club ladies’ open day hosted by captain Therese O’Keeffe. A total of 20 teams played in beautiful weather and the winning tam had accumulated an impressive 54 points. Second prize on… Continue Reading
