Connect with us

News

Dr Crokes Golf Classic A Massive Success

Published

on

The Annual Dr Crokes Golf classic took place on Mahonys Point, Killarney Golf Club over two days on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd August. There was a fantastic turnout with over 70 teams playing over the two days and a sincere thanks to all those who supported the event. Dr Crokes sincerely thanked all the staff of Killarney Golf Club who had the course in magnificent condition, to Paul Cotter who supplied a beautiful barbeque after 9 holes, to Clifford’s Cash n Carry and Killarney Brewing Company who sponsored the drinks and to the main sponsor Charlie Foleys Bar.

The winners were the Victoria House Hotel team of Johnny Courtney(14) with his three sons Creagh (11) Killian (17) and Sean (20) with a magnificent score of 109 points.

Second were the Dromhall Hotel team of Shane Kelly (18) Donie McSweeney (16) Dermot Roche (13) and John Lynch (8) with 105 points.

Third   was the Killarney Autos team of Seamie O Connor (14) Phillip O Connor (17) Paudie Lynch (13) and Brendan Lynch (13)also on 105 points

Fourth   was the Killarney Veterinary Clinic team of James Jones (10), Ken West (17), Mike Barry (12) and Colin Moriarty (12) on 103 points

Fifth  was the AIB team of Joe Shannon (14),Colm Cooper (15) Mike O Donoghue (18)and Mike Brosnan (4) with 103 points.

Sixth was the Seanie Kelliher led O Sullivan Darcy Engineering team

Seventh was the Niall Huggard led Lake Hotel team.

EBS Killarney team was 8th placed team.

A huge thanks to all who sponsored and entered teams, sponsored tee boxes and contributed to the raffle. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

At the presentation of prizes of the Dr Crokes  GAA Club annual Golf Classic at Killarney Golf Club  on Friday sponsored by Charlie Foley's Bar, Killarney were front from left, Sean Courtney, Creagh Courtney, Eileen Foley, sponsor, Johnny Courtney, Captain of the winning Victoria House Hotel team,Patrick O'Sullivan, (Dr Crokes Chairman) and Cillian Courtney. Back from left are Barry Duggan, Joey Sheehan, Shane Kelly, Dermot Roche, Seanie Kelliher, Vincent Casey, Donal Cronin, Philip O'Connor, Colm Foley, John McEnery and Colm Cooper. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Advertisement

News

BREAKING: Kerry ETB Awarded €2.3m to purchase Pretty Polly Site

The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney. The funding, announced […]

Published

on

The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney.

The funding, announced this morning by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, will allow Kerry ETB to develop the site as a new Tourism Sector Training College. The proposed facility will focus on training for the hospitality and tourism industries.
Kerry TD Michael Cahill described the announcement as “a major vote of confidence in Killarney and the wider Kerry tourism industry.”
“This is immense news for the town,” said Deputy Cahill. “It will mark Killarney out officially as the tourism capital of Ireland by providing a Hospitality Sector Training College right in the heart of the county.”
Deputy Cahill said he had been advocating for such a development since entering the Dáil, adding that the investment “will be a gamechanger for the hospitality sector in Killarney and Kerry.”
He also recalled the former CERT training centre that operated at the Torc Great Southern Hotel in the 1970s, noting that this new project would revive that legacy for a new generation of tourism professionals.
The Pretty Polly site, vacant for many years, will now be transformed into a key educational and economic hub for the region once the project proceeds.

Continue Reading

News

Coffee morning being held in memory of late Kevin O’Shea

Published

on

By

A coffee morning will take place in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel next week in memory of the late Kevin O’Shea.


It will take place on October 18 from 11am to 1pm.


All proceeds will go to Kerry Hospice Foundation, Kerry Cancer Support Group and Recovery Haven.


For those who are unable to make it on the day, you can make a donation online by scanning the QR code on the picture.


Kevin’s family extended their heartfelt thanks to local businesses and hotels that have generously sponsored spot prizes, all to be won on the day.


They also said that any donation, big or small, is appreciated and all support is most welcome.

Continue Reading

Last News

Sport