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Killarney Cougars ready to pounce as National League season gets up and running

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Killarney Cougars players Joshua Strongman and Iyan Hristov. Photo: INPHO/Tom Maher.

The Killarney Cougars are gearing up for their fourth consecutive season in the Men's National League Division 1 and they will be looking to start this campaign the way they finished the last one.

The Cougars enjoyed an impressive winning run towards the end of the 2023/24 season which ensured they avoided the relegation places.

The Killarney side will again be led by local Coach Patrick O'Regan, who helped secure wins on the road against the Galway Titans, Waterford Vikings, a big derby win over Scotts Lakers, and a stunning 102-99 home win over the league leaders Drogheda Wolves.

The Cougars open the new campaign away in Galway against the Titans. The October schedule matches against Waterford, the Lakers and the Limerick Celtics.

Coach O'Regan’s new squad will include American Kani Glover from Assumption University (Worcester, Massachusetts). The 6'3" guard arrives after a strong college season and will be joined by young Bulgarian point guard Iyan Hristov and 6'6" center Joshua Strongman, who signs from Lakehead University in Canada.

The team will be captained by young Jack Lynch, the tenacious local guard who embodies the Cougars’ fighting spirit having come through the club’s juvenile ranks.

COUGARS SQUAD: Jack Lynch, Ciarán Cronin, Lucas Cronin, Aaron Buckley, Adam Linehan, Nathan Cox, Bill Wiseman, Andrew Fitzgerald, James Murphy, Evan Cox, Kani Glover, Iyan Hristov, Joshua Strongman, Dylan Bowler, Conor O'Mahony, Jack Spillane. Head Coach - Patrick O'Regan. Coach - Daniel Cronin. Team Manager - Pádraig Daly.

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Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open. The […]

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Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open.

The Fossa brothers will join stars including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald at The K Club next month.
The Pro-Am takes place on Wednesday, September 3, ahead of the main tournament from September 4–7.
Also confirmed for the Pro-Am are Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher, rugby star Josh van der Flier and former rugby internationals Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic.

The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
He also featured for Athletic’s senior team and earned a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad, where he impressed in international friendlies.
Doolan will now train with the Kerry FC first team and play with the club’s Under 20 Academy side. His signing is another boost for the club’s commitment to developing local talent.
Speaking after the move, Luke said: “I’m delighted to have this chance with Kerry FC and I’m looking forward to working with the team. I’m grateful to Colin Healy for the opportunity and I’m excited to play in front of the Kerry supporters.”
First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
Kerry FC CEO Billy Dennehy said: “Luke’s journey is similar to many young players who previously had no League of Ireland pathway in Kerry. His progress is a credit to Killarney Athletic and his coaches. We look forward to helping him develop further at the club.”

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