The Kerry Darts Association marked the successful return of the Kerry County Darts Championship by presenting nearly €3,000 to two local charities.

The funds were raised during the revived tournament held at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on December 29, an event that had not taken place since 2010.

The competition featured a unique “player auction” format, where every player who had participated in tournaments over the previous twelve months was auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The brisk bidding and high levels of competition across both the men’s and ladies’ divisions ensured a significant prize fund for the chosen beneficiaries.

On January 10, Gary and Maureen McCormick, representing the Kerry Darts Association, attended the Village Inn in Kilcummin to present the proceeds.

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone received a cheque for €1,586.25, with a matching amount presented to Siobhain McSweeney and Cathal Walshe on behalf of Recovery Haven Kerry Branch.

Dale McCarthy took the title of Kerry A Champion, while Phil Standing was named Kerry B Champion. The Ladies Championship title was won by Julie Holstead.

Following the success of the revival, the Kerry Darts Association thanked all the players, bidders, and supporters who contributed to the substantial donation for the two local charities.

Legacy Elite Cheerleading returned to Killarney with an impressive haul of trophies following their performance at the Future Cheer championships in Dublin on Saturday, January 17.

Competing against teams from across Ireland and the UK, the Killarney-based club secured five first-place titles.

In addition to the gold medals, the athletes earned two bronze trophies and a seventh-place finish in what was the first major competition of the new season.

Club coach Hayley Murphy expressed her pride in the athletes’ performances, noting that the results highlight the hard work put in by the teams during recent months.

The event served as a successful season opener, providing a strong foundation for the year ahead.

There is little time for rest for the local cheerleaders, as they have already returned to training.

The teams are currently preparing for their next major event, which is scheduled to take place in Dublin this coming March.