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…
Dr Crokes 1-15 Castlehaven 1-8 Terrific Tony Brosnan demonstrated that class is permanent with a power-packed display for Dr Crokes that sent reigning provincial and Cork champions Castlehaven packing from this year’s Munster Club Football Championship. The lethal Crokes and Kerry attacker contributed 1-7 to the 1-15 to 1-8 victory at Lewis Road as a… Read More…
At the age of 37 and with eight county championship medals, an All-Ireland Under 21 victory, an All-Ireland Club title, Munster Club medals, several East Kerry Championships and County League crowns already to his credit, swashbuckling Dr Crokes star Brian Looney is still hungrier than ever for success on the field. But, as John O’Mahony… Read More…
Dr Crokes and Castlehaven are evenly split with the bookies heading into this weekend’s Munster Club Championship clash in Killarney. Castlehaven, the Cork back-to-back county championships, will be hoping that the trip to Killarney will be a worthwhile one and they are offered at even money to triumph at Lewis Road. Dr Crokes will be… Read More…
Several Killarney clubs have benefited from the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership’s grants with a total of €207,565 approved to support 133 projects in the county. Cllr Michael Cahill said the funding is hugely important to all of the clubs and organisations who, but for their volunteers who give freely of their time, would simply would not survive. “These… Read More…
Killarney Legion GAA Club has been awarded a grant of €142,000 to fund developments at its grounds in Derreen. The development comes following a visit to the club by Sports Minister, Thomas Byrne, during a general election canvass with Fianna Fáil candidate Linda Gordon Kelleher. Minister Byrne met with Legion club officials David Randles, Liam… Read More…
Killarney and District Motor Club will launch the 2024 Killarney Historic Rally this Saturday and it is already shaping up to be a thrilling event. Over 70 historic cars have already entered for the November 30 rally and the organising team will announce some of the big-name entries at the launch which will take place… Read More…
A total of 19 Killarney Swimming Club members competed in a gala event in Douglas, Co Cork hosted by the Blackrock Swimming Club and they came home with 12 gold medals, nine silver, 10 bronze and some huge personal bests. In other club news, the Munster Skills Academy continued training in UL at the weekend… Read More…
Gearoid Cronin, Brian McCarthy and Ben Kelliher, representing Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club in Killarney, were on the Munster team that lost to Leinster in the National Under 16 Inter Provincial Challenge in Lakeside, Co Tipperary last Saturday. While the under 16 section finished level at 4.5 apiece between the provinces, Leinster’s better result in… Read More…
Killarney Badminton Club members Sinead Galvin and Mike Lyne were part of the Irish contingent that won the Masters Tri-Nation Select match in Newcastle, England at the weekend. It was a particularly memorable occasion for Sinead who also won both the singles and doubles. Ireland took gold with 45 points, ahead of runners-up England with… Read More…
Report: Ivan Hurley Monaghan’s Richard Moffett successfully defended his Rose Hotel Kerry Winter Stages Rally crown with a start-to-finish lead on the 2024 edition. Despite a change in co-driver since his last victory in 2022, Moffett put in a storming performance to blitz the field around him across the day’s six stages. He led at… Read More…
There was no joy for the St Paul’s ladies’ development squad in the NICC Cup when they got pipped at the post by Athlone in a Round 1 game played in Kilcummin. It really was a game of two halves as St Paul’s looked to have a tight grip on the first half but Athlone… Read More…
Killarney Cougars 85 Drogheda Wolves 113 Report: David Ahern In a high-scoring and exciting encounter at the Presentation Gym in Killarney, Drogheda Wolves overcame the Killarney Cougars with an impressive 113-85 victory in the President’s National Cup. From the start, the Wolves set the pace, leading from the end of the opening quarter and delivering… Read More…
Scott’s Lakers 71 Galway Titans 92 Report: Enda Walshe Scott’s Lakers found the Titans too tough a nut to crack in an entertaining President’s National Cup contest played in Ballyfoyle Community Centre in Castlegar in Galway. The Titans have made a very impressive start to the national league season and that form transferred to the… Read More…
The home of the GAA in Kerry has been given a badly needed €6 million cash injection, KillarneyToday.com revealed on Sunday night. The Government has confirmed that amount under the terms of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund and, in total, €7.75m has been sanctioned for three projects in Killarney. The stadium grant is phase… Read More…
Preview: David Ahern A hectic week for Killarney Cougars continues Saturday night with a third home game, as they welcome the Drogheda Wolves to the Presentation Gym for their opening game in the Basketball Ireland President’s National Cup. The Cougars, eager to defend their home court, are determined to cause a cup upset against a… Read More…
