Hardened gardai and firefighters in Killarney more than met their match when they took on a star-studded under eight side from Mastergeeha FC as part of an end of season fun day at the club grounds. Lacking in match practice and a little shy about highlighting their undoubted skills and panache, the emergency services outfit… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Soccer
Celtic on a real roll in the Munster Junior Cup
It was a cracking Easter Sunday for Kerry soccer kingpins Killarney Celtic who produced one of the best results in the club’s 46-year history with a spirited victory over fancied Waterford champions Villa FC in the quarter-final of the prestigious Munster Junior Cup. It was a particularly sweet victory for Brian Spillane’s finely tuned side… Continue Reading
Killarney sports facilities show they’re a class act
Two Killarney football clubs got to show off their impressive facilities to the minister with responsibility for sport when he made a whistle-stop visit to Kerry. Killarney Athletic AFC hosted Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Sport, Jack Chambers, and he was very impressed with the set-up at Woodlawn. Chaiperson… Continue Reading
From top of the table to down under for Adam
A Killarney Celtic FC flag will be flying high and with pride in Melbourne, Australia where one of the club’s star players is about to set up home. Adam O’Rourke had his final training session at Celtic Park last night and his team-mates presented him with a signed Celtic flag to bring with him down… Continue Reading
Pedestrian crossing not warranted at grounds
A soccer club in Killarney has become so popular in terms of player recruitment that the huge number of young players turning up for training has raised issues over road safety, it has been pointed out. Cllr Maura Healy-Rae was commenting on the situation regarding the Killarney Athletic AFC grounds in Woodlawn and she asked… Continue Reading
