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Lakers sign American guard Eric Cooper Jr ahead of new season

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New Scotts Lakers signing Eric Cooper Jr has arrived in Killarney and is looking forward to the new season.

by Adam Moynihan

The Scotts Lakers (St Paul’s Killarney) are ramping up their preparations for the new National League seasons and on Monday they announced the signing of 6’3” American guard Eric Cooper Jr.

California native Cooper Jr played college ball at Pepperdine University and the University of Nevada. He has previously represented Bayer Giants Leverkusen in Germany. His father, Eric Sr, also played professionally in Europe.

“I’m excited to be here,” Cooper Jr told this journalist on Wenesday. “I’m ready to get started and have a great season with the guys.”

Head coach Jarlath Lee says Cooper Jr is “a solid player and a terrific shooter”.

“He’s good from mid-range and three-point range,” Lee told the Killarney Advertiser.

“He’s different to what we had last year. He’ll be a shoot-first sort of player.

“I expect good things from him.”

The Lakers get their 2022/23 campaign up and running with a home game against the Limerick Sport Eagles on Saturday, October 1.

Crosstown rivals the Killarney Cougars are also in action the same day; they travel to the Barrow Centre to take on SETU Carlow (formerly IT Carlow).

The two Killarney clubs will meet on November 12 in the Pres Gym and in the reverse fixture on January 28 in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre.

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Clifford brothers to test their game against golf’s elite

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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