The death has been announced of Gerard van Deventer, from Kenmare, who was one of the best known and most respected referees involved in Kerry soccer for many years. Affectionately known as Pops, Gerard, from Templenoe, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at University Hospital Kerry. During his time as a soccer… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Soccer
Celtic’s Star very much on the rise
Kerry soccer kingpins Killarney Celtic FC have been awarded the prestigious FAI Club Mark one-star player development centre award – the highest accolade that the governing body of the sport in Ireland can bestow. It acknowledges that the club has achieved excellence in a number of categories, including governance and administration, child welfare, safeguarding and coach… Continue Reading
Three goals makes it four titles in a row
Killarney Celtic FC, having won every one of their 14 games in the Premier League and finishing out of sight ahead of the runners-up, will feel that justice has been done after they comfortably retained the title in a league final decider against town rivals Killarney Athletic AFC in Tralee this Sunday. The almost unbelievable… Continue Reading
Hoops and Blues in winner-takes-all clash
They won every one of their 14 games in the Premier League, sometimes by very significant margins, and although they finished a whopping 19 points ahead of the runners-up, Killarney Celtic FC must still play a league final in a winner-takes-all encounter at the weekend. A bizarre rule in the Kerry District League insists that… Continue Reading
Club’s under eight stars show their class
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
