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Killarney Valley Athletics Club sweep the boards at County Championships

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Killarney continue with their meteoric rise in high-performance athletics by winning all the major team County titles at the recent Kerry Athletics Track and Field Championships.

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The Juvenile athletes won the best overall club title in the Under 9 to Under 16 age groups over the two-day championships.
This is the second year in a row that the club took the team title with the Kerry Athletics Cup presented to team captains Antonya Lejwoda and Finn Moloney.
The club’s Senior Track and Field teams won both Senior Men's and Women's County Championships with team points coming from wins and top three finishes in most events.
The historical Quill Cup was presented to the men’s team captains Oisin Lynch and Eoin O’Reilly, this being the third consecutive year that Killarney Valley AC won this title.
The Killarney team won the Senior Women’s title for the first time and team captains senior Selina Collins and Madie Wilson Walker were presented with the Christina O’Shea Memorial Cup.
“The club is very proud of the culture and team spirit built up in what sometimes can be viewed as an individual sport. The standard of coaching in the club in the many technical events of Track and Field Athletics is of the highest standards and is demonstrated by the momentum of the club's success this past few years,” said coach Tomas Griffin.

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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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Killarney welcomes home Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin

Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was […]

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Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was crowned Irish Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Martin Grady was on hand to officially welcome the new champion home, congratulating him on what he described as “a proud moment for Killarney and for Kerry sport.”
Cronin, who is sponsored by Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar, claimed the vacant national title after a hard-fought ten-round battle against Cork’s Cathal Crowley at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.
The Kerry fighter won by majority decision, with the judges scoring the contest 95-94, 97-93 and 95-95. The result capped off years of dedication and hard work for Cronin, who now holds an 11-3-1 professional record.
Speaking at the homecoming, Cronin thanked his supporters and sponsors for their backing throughout his career.
“It’s unbelievable to bring this title to Kerry,” he said. “The support from home means everything. This one’s for everyone who’s been with me from the start.”
Crowds packed into Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar to celebrate the achievement, with music, photos and plenty of local pride on display.

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