THIRTY ladies who have taken to the golf course in Killarney with great gusto and enthusiasm, as part of a national Get in to Golf programme, have been presented with certificates of achievement by the Confederation of Golf in Ireland. The Ross Golf Club ladies had participated in an eight-week programme aimed at encouraging greater… Continue Reading
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Jayo battles it out on Kerry’s courses
HE might have been behind enemy lines – from a sporting perspective – but that didn’t deter one Dublin GAA legend from enjoying the good life in the Kingdom in recent days. Just as he did on the field of play, former darling of the Hill, Jason Sherlock, set a hot pace on the golf… Continue Reading
Are you right there Michael for another hole-in-one?
SCORING a stunning hole-in-one on the golf course is nothing new to Killarney hotelier Michael Rosney. He just took his time – 28 years to be exact – before he did it a second time. He registered his first ever ace way back in June 1992 when he hit a delightful tee shot on the… Continue Reading
Survey to determine future options
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
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
