The weekend was a great one for Killarney Badminton Club players of all ages and abilities. The Paddy Drummond cup was won by Adele O’Brien from Killarney and her playing partner Tom Bourke of Castleisland while the Division 4 mixed shield winners were Biprojit Ghosh (Killarney) and Laura O’Connor (Tralee). The Killarney club hosted this… Read More…
Women’s Superleague Basketball Utility Trust St Pauls 58 Portlaoise Panthers 61 Report: Enda Walshe The Women’s Superleague is a battle ground so far this season with very little between the teams in and around the middle of the table. A win for Utility Trust St Paul’s or Portlaoise Panthers in this tie would see either side peeping… Read More…
Scott’s Lakers 74 Portlaoise Panthers 92 Report by Enda Walshe The four game winning run of Scott’s Lakers came to an end when they met a side who have yet to lose a game this season in the Men’s Basketball League. Portlaoise Panthers came to Killarney with their boots full and left with the points… Read More…
Preview: Enda Walshe Having been successful in Galway last Sunday Utility Trust St Paul’s will attempt this weekend to put back-to-back wins together for the first time this season. That win in the Kingfisher Gym wasn’t the most fluid but when the fat was on the fire in the third quarter James Fleming’s side pulled… Read More…
Enda Walshe previews Scott’s Lakers top of the table clash with Portlaoise Panthers which will tip-off in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday The tough tests keep coming for Scott’s Lakers with the visit of Portlaoise Panthers to the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Having tasted cup defeat to the Galway… Read More…
Off the course and on the town, over 150 guests enjoyed a lively Tralee Golf Club celebration hosted by Captain Tom O’Driscoll Lady Captain Karen Gearon. The stylish event, held at the weekend in the Rose Hotel, Tralee was a fitting end of year celebration after a very successful season on the Arnold Palmer designed… Read More…
Ross Golf Club Captain Johnny Brosnan is about to hand over the reins to Peter Wickham for 2025 but before this weekend’s annual general meeting he hosted the annual appreciation day for sponsors and volunteers. The day started with some relaxed and enjoyable golf which was followed by food, drink and music, song and dance in… Read More…
Pupils in a class at Gaelscoil Faithleann in Killarney have won a dream training session with the Kerry football squad and they got to meet their heroes in the process. Their sporting wishes came through when they got to run out alongside senior Kerry manager Jack O’Connor and players Paudie and David Clifford at Dr… Read More…
Utility Trust St Paul’s 85 Galway Mystics 65 Report: Enda Walshe Utility Trust St Paul’s picked up their second win of the season with what was in the end a routine 85-65 win over the Galway Mystics. The performance certainly won’t be filed in the classic category as they struggled to get much rhythm going in the first… Read More…
St Paul’s Basketball Club is paying out between €35,000 and €40,000 per year to use the facilities at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex where the club is the anchor tenant, a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council has been told. But there is sufficient interest from other potential users when St Paul’s move to… Read More…
With a personal honours list reflecting her remarkable dedication to the green and gold over 16 years, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh collected her fifth All-Star award at a gala banquet in the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin on Saturday night. The stylish corner forward previously received awards in 2012, 2013, 2022 and 2023 but the latest one… Read More…
Scott’s Lakers 84 Moycullen 77 Report: Enda Walshe Scott’s Lakers made it four wins in a row as they easily accounted for Moycullen in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday night. And while it was comfortable from a long way out, the seeds of success were most certainly sown in the first half. The… Read More…
Kerry GAA star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh has been honoured with the Personality of the Year award by the Gaelic Writers’ Association. She was feted at an annual awards dinner at the Iveagh Garden Hotel, Dublin this Friday night. The awards, supported by the Dalata Hotel Group, saw Kerry Munster GAA official Dermot Weeshie Lynch named… Read More…
A basketball tournament to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of a Killarney basketball player down through the years is being organised for Killarney. St Paul’s Basketball Club will host the inaugural Lynn Jones Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 14 and the action will take place in the Spa GAA Club hall. Lynn Jones is still an… Read More…
The Kerry GAA has said it is fully determined to redevelop Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium to establish a world class venue that will attract major events. The plan is to create a shared space that will support Kerry’s economy and benefit the community for years to come. In a statement issued following approval of a €6… Read More…
Killarney was deeply saddened this Wednesday to learn of the passing, following an illness, of hugely popular businessman Andy O’Sullivan. A great community stalwart and a passionate GAA man, he operated the busy Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre on High Street for several years. From Ballaugh Cross, Killarney, Andy was a very active personality in… Read More…
The Killarney Historic Rally will take place on November 29 and 30 and organisers say it will be the biggest for many years. Clerk of the Course, Anthony O’Connor, said those involved are excited to welcome competitors from all over the world to Killarney. “The popularity of this event continues to grow and we’re expecting… Read More…
The 2024 Tour de Munster charity cycle has successfully raised over €400,000 in support of Down Syndrome Ireland. The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation ceremony with cycling legend and long term supporter of the Tour, Sean Kelly, presenting the cheque. The 24th Tour marks a significant occasion as the renowned charity cycle… Read More…
They entertained the masses in Paris during the Olympic Games and now music maestro Liam O’Connor and his multi-talented family have been bringing it all back home for the athletes to celebrate again. They memorably performed live during the summer games at the official Team Ireland Supporters House at the legendary Irish pub, O’Sullivans by… Read More…
Killarney Judo Club, in partnership with Cork City Judo Club, hosted the annual Munster Open on Sunday with local coach Tim Kelly as tournament director. The event hosted 200 entries from across Ireland and the United Kingdom with more than 600 fights on the day. For Killarney Judo Club, there were 27 members of the… Read More…
