Killarney RFC’s senior men secured promotion to Munster Junior League Division 2 following a decisive home win over Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne in Aghadoe on Sunday.

The 1st XV produced a dominant performance to record a 57–19 victory, a result that confirms promotion with two league games still to play. It caps off one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, with Killarney picking up bonus points in every league win to date.
Killarney crossed for nine tries in total, underlining their attacking strength. Diarmuid Carr led the way with two tries, while Padraic Talbot, John McCarthy, Liam Randles, Alex O’Leary, Stephen Walsh, Harry Kelly and Paul Moynihan also touched down. Ciarán O’Brien converted twice, with Harry Kelly adding four conversions.
The home side controlled the game from the early stages, using strong forward play to set a solid platform before releasing their backs. Despite resistance from the visitors, Killarney maintained their intensity throughout and pulled clear in the second half.
The promotion reflects the consistency shown by the squad since the start of the season and is a reward for months of hard work from players and management alike. With two fixtures remaining, Killarney will now look to finish the campaign strongly as they prepare for life in Division 2 next season.

HeartBeat Killarney Kerry Cardiac Support Group hosted a special Men’s Health Night on Tuesday at the Parish Centre on Park Road.

The event focused on encouraging men aged 30 to 60 to prioritize their heart health, as statistics show one in five heart attacks in men occur before age 50.

The highlight of the evening was a personal account from former Senior Kerry footballer and RocheFit gym owner Darragh Roche.

The Glenflesk player detailed his experience of suffering a heart attack last year at just 29 years old.

Despite his healthy lifestyle as a fitness instructor and athlete with no family history of heart issues, Roche described experiencing a “squeezing sensation” in his chest that spread down his left arm while sitting at home.

Following an emergency ambulance transfer and medical intervention, he made a successful recovery and returned to the football pitch just nine weeks later.

Dr Rosemary Kelliher and Dr Danielle O’Leary from GP Care Killarney were also on hand to discuss the importance of prevention and heart health maintenance.

The night began with free blood pressure and pulse checks provided by HeartBeat nurses, followed by a Q&A session where attendees could address specific concerns with the medical professionals.