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Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic

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St Paul's players Maisie Burnham and Tara Cousins. Photo: Inpho.

Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1)

Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell

Saturday 7.30pm

Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre

The St Paul’s women’s team will be hoping to get their National Cup adventure off the ground on Saturday when they welcome 2024 champions Brunell to Killarney. Tip-off in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre is at 7.30pm.

Paul’s have displayed some fine early season form, although their unbeaten start in the Super League came to an abrupt end last weekend when they lost to the Trinity Meteors in Dublin. James Fleming’s side weren’t at their best on the day but they were well in contention heading into the final quarter with the scores at 47-45 in favour of the hosts. The Meteors pushed on in the fourth, however, eventually running out 63-53 winners.

St Paul’s scorers on the night were Maisie Burnham (13), Tara Cousins (12), Lorraine Scanlon (12), Lovisa Hevinder (9), Denise Dunlea (5) and Leah McMahon (2).

The Killarney club are now joint second in the table alongside the Meteors with both teams holding a 4-1 record. Killester are top having won each of their first five games.

Paul’s opponents on Saturday, Brunell, have won three out of five league matches so far.

LAKERS

The Utility Trust St Paul’s Lakers have now won three of their last four games in Division 1 of the Men’s National League following an impressive home victory over Moycullen in Killarney.

Eoin Carroll and Jack O’Sullivan made significant contributions of the Boys in Black; Carroll hit 17 points and collected 13 rebounds while O'Sullivan had 14 points, 12 rebounds and some spectacular blocks.

Steve Kelly posted 30 points and the durable Sam Grant played every second, adding 21 points along the way.

The Lakers started well before the visitors found their footing and the sides went in level at the half-time break after scores by home captain Carroll. There was still nothing to separate the teams entering the fourth quarter (68-65) but buckets by Carroll, Pablo Murcia and Grant opened up a nine-point lead. Moycullen fought back admirably, however, cutting the deficit to just four, but Luke O’Hea’s charges held firm to prevail by eight (88-80).

Next up is a cup tie against the Tipperary Talons, a side they defeated by 30 points just a couple of weeks ago. The cup can be very different to the league, though, and they will need another solid performance to advance to the next round. Tip-off in in Killenaule is at 6.30pm on Saturday.

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Lions Club Donates €11.5k to Community groups and schools

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Killarney Lions Club has donated €11,500 to seven community groups and schools in the Killarney area and Childhood Cancer in Cork.

The money was raised through a variety of Lions activities and events during the year, in particular the Club’s Annual Golf Classic and Scrap Metal Collection.

The local organisations that received donations were Kerry Hospice Foundation, Irish Kidney Association, Kerry Cancer Support Group, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Kerry Mental Health Association, Killarney Community College and St. Brendan’s College Killarney.

“We had great support for our Golf Classic this year, with 26 teams taking part at Killarney Golf Club on April 24th, and the Scrap Metal Collection was supported by MF Quirke’s Sand and Gravel, builder Keith McMahon and our partners KWD Recycling” said Jason Higgins, President, Killarney Lions Club. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity we are now able to make these donations to a variety of organisations in the local area, and we hope it will help them to continue providing great support and services in our community.”

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Homecoming celebration for Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club

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Killarney gathered on Monday night to give a homecoming welcome to the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club athletes following their successful performance at the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin.

The games, which took place from June 18 to June 21, saw local athletes secure six gold medals alongside multiple silver and bronze finishes.


The club highlighted the hard work, dedication, and team spirit shown by the competitors week after week.

Alongside the competing athletes, club members Pat, Jane, Cliona, and Siobhan travelled to Dublin to provide support, while Denise, Liam, and Cathleen served as official athletics volunteers at the national event.

The club expressed gratitude to all coaches, volunteers, and members whose regular commitment of time enables local athletes to compete at the highest level.

The homecoming celebrations in Killarney were supported by the Gardaí, Radio Kerry, and Minister Norma Foley, with the staff at the Plaza Hotel hosting the post-games victory celebrations.


The club also extended thanks to the individuals and groups who supported their recent fundraising journey.

This included Elma and the staff at the Credit Union for hosting a coffee morning, Nessa from the Kilcummin GAA Hall, John in the bar, and Annmarie for her assistance with the table quiz.

Further appreciation was sent to Madeline and the Killarney St Patrick’s Day Dunk Tank Committee and participants, the Abblefest Committee for showcasing the athletes by opening their festival, and the Opel Vauxhall Manta Fest.


Kerry Stars Competition Results


Caoimhe Brosnan (Kilcummin): Gold in 25m freestyle swim, Silver in 25m backstroke swim, Bronze in 25m relay.
Sophie Twiss (Milltown): Gold in 25m relay, Silver in 25m freestyle, Silver in 25m backstroke.
Luke Scollard (Scartaglen): Gold in 25m shot putt, Gold in relay race, Silver in 200m run.
Joe Buckley (Faha): Gold in 100m run, 4th place ribbon in mini javelin, 4th place ribbon in relay race.

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