The Gleneagle INEC Arena is set to host one of the most anticipated sporting social events of the year on Friday, February 6, as Killarney RFC launches the ‘Killarney Town Champions ’competition.

The high-energy night will see the town’s premier sports clubs go head-to-head in a ‘Fittest Club’ style challenge mixed with a ‘Tops of the Tow’ atmosphere to determine who is the ultimate champion.
The event features a powerful lineup of local clubs including Kilcummin GAA, Dr Crokes GAA, Glenflesk GAA, Killarney Athletic FC, St. Paul’s Basketball, and the hosts, Killarney Rugby Club.
Teams of four from each club will battle through a series of fitness challenges and eliminations.
A pre-recorded kicking challenge held at the rugby club’s grounds in Aghadoe will also form part of the scoring. Popular local radio personality Brendan Fuller will act as the master of ceremonies for the evening.
While the primary goal is to fundraise for the new Killarney RFC Clubhouse Development at Aghadoe, the event is designed to benefit the entire local sporting community.
Tickets are priced at €20, and in a unique move, any participating club that sells a ticket retains €10 for their own funds. Tickets can be purchased directly from the clubs or via Eventbrite. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the first challenge starting at 8:00 pm.

The Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, where members officially elected Derry McCarthy to the position of Club President.

The role had remained vacant following the passing of the highly respected Kay O’Sullivan in October 2024. McCarthy, a long-standing member of the club, will also continue his work as the Grounds Chairman for the 2026 season.

In one of his first official duties as President, McCarthy made a special presentation to Club Secretary Damien Fleming to recognise his significant playing achievements throughout 2025.

The evening also saw the presentation of the Utility Trust Doubles Matchplay prizes to the various winners.

The club also confirmed the addition of Niall O’Loughlin and Michael Cronin to the committee, who will take up the roles of U16 Officers to oversee the development of the club’s younger members.

The 2026 officer board was finalised during the meeting, with Sean Kelly continuing as Chairman, Damien Fleming as Secretary, and Jason O’Connor as PRO.

While several key positions were filled, including Bobby Kelly as Registrar and Gearóid Cronin as Club Captain, the vacancies for Vice-President, Vice-Chairman, and Treasurer were deferred.

These roles are expected to be filled by co-option at the first scheduled committee meeting of the new year.

The outgoing committee thanked everyone who attended the meeting and expressed their gratitude to the local community for their continued support of the club.

Work is now beginning on the course and competition schedule in preparation for the upcoming spring season at the Killarney venue.