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All welcome to St Paul’s Basketball Club registration event this Friday

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Preparing for the St Paul's Basketball Club Registration evening were front from left, Ava Weldon, Joshua Switzer, Ruth Courtney, Julie Delaney, Ben Switzer and Rian Weldon. Back from left are Jean Courtney, Jarlath Lee, Elizabeth Switzer, Padraig Weldon, Mary Delaney and Philip O'Connor. The registration and enrolment  evening will take place in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre  this Friday, September 9, from 6pm to 8pm. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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ST PAUL'S BASKETBALL CLUB will hold its annual registration and enrolment evening in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre this Friday, September 9, from 6pm to 8pm.

The registration evening is open to boys and girls from under-8 to under-18 and all players will be catered for. Registration for the 'Little Dribblers' (under-8) will also take place on the evening. Club officers and team coaches will be available to meet with players and parents at this event.

It is important that all players register with the club on Friday, September 9, so that a sufficient amount of teams can be entered in the Kerry Area Board Leagues. Parents are asked to attend the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on the night with their children.
Anybody who can't attend will have to register with the club before the deadline day of September 23. Further registration details can be found on stpaulskillarney.ie and facebook.com/StPaulsKillarney

St Paul's would be delighted to welcome any new players interested in joining the club this season. The club would also appreciate the input of extra coaches as well. While most teams have a coach in place for the season ahead, the club is still looking for a coach and team manager for the U-12 and U-14 girls team and the U-11 boys team.

NEW COACH

Under the direction of new club chairman, Padraig Weldon, St Paul's have made very progressive steps in recent months towards the development of basketball coaching in Killarney. The club is delighted to announce that new Slovenian coach Muharem Vugdalic will arrive in Killarney on September 8 to take up the position of professional coach in the club.
A former Slovenian international, Muharem also has a very impressive international coaching record and he will oversee all coaching in St Paul's and will also help out with player development within the club. The new coach will also be working in the local schools reaching out to several more young players in the Killarney and East Kerry area.
The club is very grateful for the support of local businesses who have made it possible to bring in a foreign coach.
St. Paul's would be delighted to hear from any local business that is interested in getting involved with the club in any sponsorship capacity.

DIARY DATES
The St Paul's annual flag day will take place on Saturday, September 17.
The club’s golf classic will take place at Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday, October 23.
 


 
Above: Preparing for the St Paul's Basketball Club Registration evening were front from left, Ava Weldon, Joshua Switzer, Ruth Courtney, Julie Delaney, Ben Switzer and Rian Weldon. Back from left are Jean Courtney, Jarlath Lee, Elizabeth Switzer, Padraig Weldon, Mary Delaney and Philip O'Connor. The registration and enrolment  evening will take place in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre  this Friday, September 9, from 6pm to 8pm. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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Resurfacing works announced for key sections of N22

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A programme of resurfacing works has been confirmed for several key sections of the N22 in and around Killarney.

The investment will involve replacing the road wearing course under the HD28 road maintenance programme to address areas impacted by high traffic volumes.

The project was confirmed at the June full meeting of Kerry County Council and covers four specific locations along the route.

Works will take place on the N22 from the Killarney Leisure Centre through the SuperValu Roundabout to the Coolcaslagh Junction, including the Lissyviggeen Roundabout.

Upgrades are also scheduled for the N22 Killarney Bypass from east of the Kilcummin Junction to the north of the Cleeny Roundabout.

Additionally, resurfacing will be carried out at Madams Hill from the Viewing Park to the north of BG Motors, as well as another section of the N22 running from approximately 1.8 kilometres south of Lawlor’s Cross up to the cross itself.

The works are currently out to tender, with responses expected back shortly. Construction is anticipated to begin in July, with the majority of the resurfacing scheduled to take place at night to minimise disruption for motorists.

The allocation has been welcomed by Deputy Michael Healy-Rae TD and Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae, who noted the importance of the corridor for commuters, tourism, and local businesses.


Deputy Michael Healy-Rae stated that the N22 is one of the most important transport corridors in Kerry and carries thousands of vehicles every day.

He added that maintaining and improving the condition of the road network is vital for road safety, tourism, local businesses, and commuters, while acknowledging Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Kerry County Council for prioritising the funding.

Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae added that well-maintained infrastructure is a basic expectation for residents and visitors alike.

He said that while road maintenance may not always grab headlines, it is one of the most important investments that can be made to improve driving conditions for residents, visitors, and businesses.

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Liebherr Golf Classic raises funds for Kerry Parents and Friends

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The 38th annual Kerry Parents and Friends Golf Classic took place on Friday, June 12, at O’Mahony’s Point.


Organised in partnership with main sponsors Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd., the event featured both morning and afternoon tee times to accommodate the competing teams.

All proceeds from the classic went directly to the Kerry Parents and Friends Association, which has provided vital support services for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kerry for over 50 years.

The organisation currently supports almost 300 people across 31 locations in the county, and the funds raised from the event will help address ongoing transport and housing needs.

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