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RUGBY fans, golfers and even a fair few cyclists will be descending en masse on Killarney Golf & Fishing Club tomorrow for Killarney Rugby Club’s golf classic.

And a novel hole-in-one competition on the iconic 18th hole will certainly challenge even the best. The contest is open to both ladies and gents and the first player who strikes a hole-in-one will win a top-of-the-range bicycle and gear from O'Sullivan's Cycle worth up to €5,000. “It’s a great way to finish a wonderful day of good fun and friendly rivalry,” said Liam Murphy of Killarney Rugby Club.

“The rugby club has had a fantastic response from the business community once again and with over 50 teams of three taking part it promises to be a great day out. Great sponsors have supported the event from the off and the club wishes to thank the many sponsors and supporters in establishing this event.”

It is planned as an inaugural event on the club’s calendar. “We have had great support from all sporting codes in the locality; again and this just shows you how stone mad for sport and 'craic' we are in Killarney and Kerry,” said Liam.

The hole-in-one will cap a series of great prizes including 'nearest the pin'; 'longest drive' and a monster raffle throughout the day for a bundle of great surprises.

“The club also thanks Killarney Golf & Fishing Club for their generous accommodation in Heaven's Reflex and to Paul Cotter and his catering team at The Chapel,” said Liam. “It’s be fun for all those involved and, who knows, we may have a brand new cyclist in next year's Ring of Kerry!”
 

 
Killarney RFC hosts its golf classic tomorrow. David O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan’s Cycles, High Street, is sponsoring one of the coveted competition prizes. Pictured above, from left, are Ger Moynihan, club captain, Junior Finnegan, Paul Murphy, chairman, David O'Sullivan, O'Sullivan Cycles, Liam Murphy, KRFC Minis, Mike Fuller, president, and Gearoid Moynihan.