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Lakers hit the road for opening match of 2024/25 season

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Rui Saraiva, Oisín Spring, Ron Howard, Mikah Blackwell and Patrick Lanipekun.

Men’s National League Division 1

SETU Waterford Vikings v Scotts Lakers

Saturday 7.30pm

Waterford

Ron Howard will make his Irish coaching debut at SETU College Hall in Waterford on Saturday as Scotts Lakers visit the sunny southeast for an opening round fixture with the Waterford Vikings.

Howard has worked with his young Lakers squad since his arrival in August and has certainly made an early impression. New signing Mikah Blackwell has looked sharp in pre-season and his all-round game can see him play both inside and outside with his athleticism being his strong point. Fellow signing Patrick Lanipekun is no stranger to Killarney; his mother is a native of Ballyhar in Firies and he spent much of his youth in the town. His basketball career has seen him capped at both U18 and U20 level for Ireland and his partnership with Blackwell has shown real promise.

Rui Saraiva has returned from his travels to take up residence and employment in Killarney again and he will be a vital cog in the Howard machine as the "big man". These three will, of course, complement the club’s local young guns like Eoin Carroll, Jack O’Sullivan, Mark Sheehan and Jamie O’Sullivan.

Coach Howard will be targeting a win on opening weekend with a first home game on the agenda seven days later against the Tipperary Talons.

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Clifford brothers to test their game against golf’s elite

Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open. The […]

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Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open.

The Fossa brothers will join stars including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald at The K Club next month.
The Pro-Am takes place on Wednesday, September 3, ahead of the main tournament from September 4–7.
Also confirmed for the Pro-Am are Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher, rugby star Josh van der Flier and former rugby internationals Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic.

The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
He also featured for Athletic’s senior team and earned a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad, where he impressed in international friendlies.
Doolan will now train with the Kerry FC first team and play with the club’s Under 20 Academy side. His signing is another boost for the club’s commitment to developing local talent.
Speaking after the move, Luke said: “I’m delighted to have this chance with Kerry FC and I’m looking forward to working with the team. I’m grateful to Colin Healy for the opportunity and I’m excited to play in front of the Kerry supporters.”
First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
Kerry FC CEO Billy Dennehy said: “Luke’s journey is similar to many young players who previously had no League of Ireland pathway in Kerry. His progress is a credit to Killarney Athletic and his coaches. We look forward to helping him develop further at the club.”

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