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Ross Golf Course: Best nine-hole course in Munster

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Ross Golf Course has been awarded the title of Best Nine-Hole Course in Munster by Golfers Guide to Ireland 2025.

“Winning this award is a significant honour for all of us at Ross Golf Course. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our foreman, Padraig Bruton, and his dedicated team who do an incredible job maintaining the course in pristine condition. Their hard work ensures that every round is a delight for our golfers. I also want to acknowledge our golf pro Gordon Howard whom we are lucky to have here as he is so hands-on with all our members, enhancing their experience on and off the course.” said Karl McCay, General Manager of Ross Golf Course.

Billy O’Sullivan, Chairman of the Board, added: “This win belongs to our loyal members at Ross Golf Club, without whom our course simply could not exist. I would like to congratulate Johnny Brosnan Men's Captain and Mary McCarrick Ladies Captain on their tremendous success during their tenure in 2024. We invite the local community to join us, whether through green fees or membership, and experience for themselves what makes Ross Golf Course so special.”
Located in the heart of Killarney Racecourse, Ross Golf Course features stunning views of Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, and the MacGillycuddy Reeks.

With a welcoming clubhouse and a variety of membership options, it offers a unique golfing experience suitable for all levels. The golf course offers great value for money with introductory member offers for €372 and special rates for away members students/juniors.

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Two Mary Immaculate College students win awards

Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving […]

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Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving prestigious college awards.

Leah McMahon, who is in her first year studying primary teaching, was presented with an MIC GAA Bursary Award. The bursary acknowledges her performances with Dr Crokes and Kerry Ladies Football, recognising her as one of the standout young players in the college.
Setanta O’Callaghan, received the Saint Bonaventure Trust Prize Year 1, awarded for academic excellence in Theology and Religious Studies on the Bachelor of Arts in Education programme in MIC Thurles. The award is presented to students who achieve top results in Years 1–3 of the course.
Both students were among 94 award recipients across MIC’s Limerick and Thurles campuses.
Professor Dermot Nestor, President of MIC, said the awards recognise the work and commitment shown by students across all areas of college life.

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Book on handball legend to be launched at The Sem

A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9. Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at […]

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A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9.

Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at 6pm in the college chapel.
The book, written by Fr Tom Looney charts the life of Fr Tom Jones, a past pupil of St Brendan’s who entered the school as both a World and National Handball Champion.
Jones later served as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry over a 54-year ministry. The biography describes his sporting achievements and his contribution to parish life at home and abroad.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, President of the Kerry Handball Association, will host the launch
Copies of the book, priced at €15, are available in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s on Beech Road and the Friary Bookshop.

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