Eamonn Keogh pens a tribute to former Killarney basketball star John Donovan who has passed away. Popular and well-liked, Big John aways spoke fondly of his time in Killarney. Many people in Killarney basketball circles were saddened to learn the unfortunate news that former professional basketball player John Donovan has passed away. John was the… Read More…
It was a long time coming but for the pupils and staff at Cullina National School it was worth the wait when the Brendan Martin Cup paid a visit with the all-conquering Kerry ladies tea, that won the All-Ireland final in convincing fashion. There was great excitement in the school when the precious silverware arrived… Read More…
The first road trip of the season sees Utility Trust St Pauls make the journey on the recently improved N22 as they travel deep into renowned basketball territory. The Parochial Hall in Gurranabraher has seen many epic battles and is steeped in Cork basketball history and it is there that St Paul’s opponents, Brunell, ply… Read More…
Although his involvement was not until very late in the tournament, Damien Fleming played his part in Ireland’s World Cup Pitch and Putt victory in El Vendrell in Barcelona as Ireland retained the title and won the competition for a sixth time in total and a fourth in straight succession. The Deerpark, Killarney member travelled… Read More…
Killarney stood in silent tribute to a local basketball legend before spontaneous applause filled the local sports and leisure centre in memory of the late Caoimhin O’Donoghue at the weekend. The larger than life basketball stalwart, who passed away so prematurely last May, was warmly and poignantly remembered at Scott’s Lakers first home game of… Read More…
Nationa Basketball League Utility Trust St Pauls 94 Glanmire 79 Report: Enda Walshe One of the most iconic lines from the Rocky film franchise came in its last release. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic boxing character exclaimed “It ain’t about how hard you’re hit, it’s about how you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can… Read More…
National League Division One Killarney Cougars 84 Waterford Vikings 93 Report: Dave Ahern Killarney Cougars put on a strong display at the Presentation Gym on Saturday evening in this round two national league game, showing heart and determination against a strong Waterford Vikings side. Despite a late surge that had the home crowd on their… Read More…
What promises to be an enthralling repeat of this year’s club championship decider is in store when Dr Crokes and Dingle clash in this year’s Kerry senior football championship final net Sunday week. Dr Crokes, inspired by veteran Brian Looney – surely the most consistent and impactful club player in the county over several years… Read More…
Scott’s Lakers 80 Tipp Talons 76 Report: Enda Walshe Scotts Lakers got there in the end, but only just! The visitors, TippTalons, had made a booming start to the fourth quarter, hitting 13 points in five minutes and putting themselves in the box seat with a 67- 61 lead. Killarney coach Ron Howard called a time… Read More…
There will be no Kerry v Cork Munster final in this year’s Munster senior football championship following the quarter-finals and semi-finals draw that was made this Saturday afternoon. Jack O’Connor’s will meet the winners of the Limerick v Cork quarter-final tie in the last four while the winners of the Waterford v Tipperary tie will… Read More…
The Killarney Cougars are set to tip-off their National League home campaign this Saturday at 7.30pm when they welcome the Waterford Vikings to the Presentation Gym. The teams last met in March with the Cougars claiming a 93-74 victory away in Waterford. However, the Vikings triumphed 89-75 on their last visit to Killarney in October,… Read More…
Ireland emerged as double European Champions at this year’s Australian Football League Euro Cup which took place in Germany and the success of both men’s and women’s teams were backboned by sterling performances from MTU current students, coaches and alumni. The men’s team’s path to the final included wins over Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Israel… Read More…
A Dublin family whose grandfather played with Dr Crokes when he was one of the Dublin Guard stationed in Killarney in 1923, when the Civil War was raging, has been honoured by the progressive Killarney club. Jimmy Bermingham, a famous soccer player who lined out for Ireland, played with Crokes and with Kerry and he… Read More…
Preview: Enda Walshe Utility Trust St Pauls will have spent the week clearing their heads following an opening day baptism of fire against Liffey Celtics. The Kildare side will be contenders for all the major honours this season and they certainly gave a signal of their intent with a strong showing in the Killarney Sports… Read More…
Preview by Enda Walshe The first home game of Scott’s Lakers new season is this Saturday night when they entertain newcomers Tipp Talons in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre (7.30pm). And a bit like the buses when you’re waiting for one, two come along. The Titans will travel south on Saturday, October 19 and… Read More…
The memory of a great community man, who dedicated much of his life to helping good causes, is to be honoured with a bumper tractor run on Sunday, October 27. Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club together, with the Kilcummin community, launched the Ger Healy Memorial Tractor Run and profits will go to Kilcummin Ladies… Read More…
The final meeting of the season took place at Killarney Racecourse on Sunday and Monday and the penultimate day of the season provided a thrilling national hunt card with seven exciting races over jumps. Eric McNamara’s purple patch continued from the five winners he clocked up recently at Listowel when Say It So won the Ross… Read More…
Several members of Killarnry Judo Club travelled to Dublin for the first competition of the season, the Leinster Open, on Sunday and to say they were impressive is quite the understatement. Kate Forde won gold, while Liadh Forde and Patrik Polubnak both won silver. Ciara Forde, James Maher and Rian Horgan, meanwhile, all earned hard-won bronze medals. Next… Read More…
Killarney Rugby Club received a great financial boost this Tuesday when it was named as one of two clubs in Kerry to be approved for €25,000 in funding as part of the Healthy Ireland Walking Tracks initiative. Minister for Education and Kerry TD, Norma Foley, has welcomed confirmation of the allocation for the club with… Read More…
Killarney Swimming Club returned home with an impressive haul of 19 medals from the Future Challenger Gala held in Mallow at the weekend. The event was for 10-12-years-olds and focused on backstroke, butterfly and individual medley. Several Killarney Swimmers obtained personal bests and took home over 15 bands for achieving specific times in events. The… Read More…
