A late great Killarney sportsman who excelled in a number of codes, including golf, has been remembered in his hometown with a golf tournament staged in his memory. Benny O’Connor was just 56 years of age when he died, suddenly, in Thailand, in 2009, after falling ill during a visit to a holiday home he… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Golf
It ended in a washout but great support secured
All-conquering four-in-a-row Kerry soccer league and cup double champions Killarney Celtic FC attracted a bumper crowd to Beaufort Golf Club this Saturday for its annual golf classic fundraiser which is always one of the best supported events in the town. Players turned out in great numbers from early morning but although the change in the… Continue Reading
Club to tee-off for two great causes
Ross Golf Club in Killarney has launched a very important charity event that will raise much-needed funds for two very worthy local causes. Club Captain, Donie Broderick, is spearheading the event in support of St Francis Special School in Beaufort and the Kerry Cancer Support Group and the charity outings will take place at the Ross… Continue Reading
Brian O’Leary’s team tames Killeen
A team led and sponsored by auctioneer Brian O’Leary triumphed in the annual Dr Crokes GAA Club golf classic which was held over two days on the Mahony’s Point course in Killarney. There was a great turnout of over 60 teams for the big event and competition was fierce. The results were: Brian O’Leary Auctioneers:… Continue Reading
Great action on lady captain’s big day
There was no shortage of action or excitement at the Ross Golf Club in Killarney at the weekend where lady captain Breda O’Farrell’s prize, sponsored by Celtic Steps, was up for grabs. A total of 32 ladies took to the course on the day with the honours in the nine-hole competition going to Susan Good… Continue Reading
