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STEP aside Euro 2016, for most Killarney sporting fans summer hasn’t really started until the hugely popular Killarney Athletic seven-a-side soccer tournament gets underway.

The event, sponsored by Killarney Credit Union, will commence next week, on June 27, and following the draw, in Scott’s Bar, the group stages were confirmed. Watch this space for further details.

The event, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will take place today week, Monday, June 27, at the Killarney Athletic Grounds, Woodlawn, Killarney and its main sponsor is Killarney Credit Union.
　
Application forms for our underage are available from the Beech Road and Park Road branches of Killarney Credit Union and at www.killarneyathletic.com. The entry fee for Under 10/12: €75 (Competition 15th + 16th July) Under 14/16: €100. The closing date for the under 14/16 is this Friday 24th June. The closing date for entry to the Under 10/12 is Thursday, July 7.

"Killarney Credit Union is proud to be the main sponsor of this event, especially in light of its 40th year anniversary, we would like to wish the organisers and all participants the best of luck in this year’s soccer tournament," stated Pat Delaney, Chairman of Killarney Credit Union.
　
There will be a range of accolades as part of the event, the Premier and Reserve Cups, the Kieran Cahillane Senior Player of the Tournament Award will be on offer for the outstanding player on view, while The Johnny Heffernan Underage Player of the Tournament Award will also be up for grabs. Also, there will be free entry to the 2017 tournament for the Premier Cup winners.
Further information is available from www.killarneyathletic.com
 

 
Launching the Killarney Athletic/Killarney Credit Union 40th Annual 7 A Side Tournament were from left, Killarney Athletic Chairman Mike O'Shea, Killarney Credit Union Chairman Pat Delaney, David Neeson (Killarney Credit Union) and Colette Casey (Killarney Athletic) The tournament will kick off on Monday, June 27. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH