News
Killarney cyclists in dramatic photo finish
By Sean Moriarty
Two Killarney cyclists were involved in a dramatic photo finish at Greenmount Races on Sunday last.
The event at Limerick Racecourse was organised by Greenmount Cycling Academy and attracted some of the best Munster-based riders across all classes.
The combined adult A1, A2, A3 and Junior race resulted in a race to the finish line between Killarney Cycling Club’s Stefan Caufield-Dreier and Cork-based Killarney racer Richard Maes who rides for VeloRevolution.
Caufield-Dreier is a former Under-16 National Time Trial champion and won the last year’s Junior Munster Time Trial title.
Maes is a former National A3 Road Racing champion and has been one of the most talented race cyclists to represent Killarney at national and international level.
However, it was the younger Caufield-Dreier who got the better of the more-experienced Maes at the finish line on Sunday.
“Killarney’s dominance ensures that the post-pandemic blues are well behind us with the spread of results being achieved in almost every category,” Killarney Cycling Club’s chairman Mark Murphy said.
“In what were humid conditions, the feature event of the day was the combined Senior and Junior race with Stefan Caulfied-Dreier taking the most narrow of victories to take the line, and in a very close third again was another Killarney man Lorcan Daly. Taking into account both are junior riders it bodes well for the future of road racing at the top table.”
Overall, it was a very successful weekend for Killarney Cycling Club with members taking no fewer than seven podiums. As well as Caufield-Dreier’s win, Lorcan Daly took third in the A1, A2, A3 and Junior race. Sam Bolger took third in the A4 race while there was underage success too.
Aaron O’Connor won the Under-12 race, Donagh O’Connor came out on top in the Under-15 race and Luke Costelloe won the Under-16 boys race. Shayna Daly took first place in the Girls Under-16 race.
News
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National Lottery
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.
The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000...
€1m EuroMillions win still unclaimed at Centra The Reeks
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National...
Pig’s Lane crowned Bar of the Year
Pig’s Lane crowned Bar of the Year Killarney’s subterranean venue Pig’s Lane emerged as a triple winner at the Bar...
Deenagh Lodge to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Killarney National Park will serve as the venue for this year’s Kerry Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on Sunday, September 20. Participants...
Gary Moynihan wins racecourse style title
Style reigned supreme at Killarney Racecourse as local resident Gary Moynihan and Offaly’s Sylwia Novak captured the top honours at...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
