LUCKY Tom long will be driving home in style for Christmas after winning a slick new Ford Fiesta in a bumper draw. Originally from Inch and now living in Roscommon, Tom was overjoyed when he received a call from FAI headquarters informing him that he was the overall winner in the National Club Draw. The… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Soccer
Ryan on the double and Danny and Thomas also honoured
DOUBLE winners Killarney Celtic, who are currently on a remarkable voyage through inter-county competitions, and proving more than a match for some of the best clubs in the country, named its players of the year, at various age levels, at a celebration in the Killarney Avenue Hotel at the weekend. Chairman Paul Sherry presented the… Continue Reading
No phone led to 37-minute delay in alerting emergency services
A WOMAN who died while kayaking in the Roughty River in Kilgarvan last November was a very experienced kayaker, with level four qualifications, who had attended river rescue courses and achieved the required qualifications, according to a report into the tragedy conducted by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board. The accident occurred on the morning of… Continue Reading
Diarmuid to focus on next generation
A FORMER Killarney Athletic soccer star, who progressed to join the professional ranks with Glasgow Celtic and became an Ireland under 21 international, has landed a new job in football management. Diarmuid O’Carroll, the son of Joe and Eileen O’Carroll from Ross Road, Killarney, has taken charge of the Motherwell under 18 squad and he… Continue Reading
Dedicated Lara honoured by the club she loves
A BUSY mum-of-four who dedicates much of her spare time to volunteer work with a soccer club of which her uncle was a founder member has been honoured for her remarkable dedication. Lara O’Brien has been presented with the Monica Harrington Cup which is dedicated to the memory of the late wife of Don Harrington,… Continue Reading
