Mastergeeha Football Club’s Under 12 coach Ramona Keogh has been selected for a high-profile international coaching programme in Italy.

Ramona is one of just ten grassroots coaches from across Ireland chosen to participate in this first-of-its-kind initiative.

The programme is a collaboration between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and Léargas, a national agency that manages international exchange programmes.

As part of the selection, Ramona will travel from Kilbrean to Como, Italy, to spend over a week immersed in the professional environment of Como 1907.

During the trip, the Killarney coach will work directly with the staff, coaches, and various teams at the Italian club.

The experience is designed to provide Irish grassroots leaders with insights into elite European coaching methods, which can then be brought back to local clubs like Mastergeeha.

The selection is a significant personal achievement for Ramona and a boost for the Mastergeeha coaching setup as she prepares for the trip of a lifetime to the shores of Lake Como.

The five-star Europe Hotel & Resort will officially reopen its doors for the 2026 season on Thursday, February 5.

initially, the resort will welcome guests from Thursday to Saturday nights inclusive, before resuming full seven-day operations on Thursday, March 12.
Guests can access the 50,000-square-foot ESPA at The Europe, featuring indoor and outdoor vitality pools, a thermal suite, and relaxation areas. Complimentary resort activities also return, including horse riding on the hotel’s Austrian Haflinger ponies and use of the indoor tennis courts.
Dining options for the new season include The Panorama Restaurant, which features a farm-to-fork menu with produce from the hotel’s own 400-acre farm. For more casual settings, The Brasserie provides an open-grill menu, while Riva offers Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine.
The hotel has announced two early-season packages:
Love, Perfected: Available on the weekends of February 6 and 13, including breakfast, a three-course dinner, and a bottle of Moët & Chandon. Rates start from €750 for a Golfside Room and €805 for a Lakeview Room.
Luxe Thursday Night Stay: Available on Thursdays from March 5 to 12, featuring early 1 p.m. check-in, breakfast, and dinner in The Brasserie. Rates start from €520 for a Golfside Room and €585 for a Lakeview Room.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.theeurope.com or call +353 64 66 71300.