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Sem and Killarney Golf & Fishing club tee up academy partnership

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At the launch of the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club/St Brendan's College Junior Golf Programme were (back) Graham Spring (Director of Golf, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club), Tommy Galvin (Men's Captain), Alex O'Callaghan, Seán Coffey (Principal, St Brendan's College), Mark Heinemann KGFC Head Professional), Jason Arthur (Team Coach), Ryan Neeson and Junior Finnegan (President). Front: Ronan Bennett, Brian O'Connor and Luke McCann.

The very best golfers will tell you that every day on the course is a school day. Now, thanks to a new initiative by the men’s section of Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, students at St Brendan’s College are about to find that out for themselves.

Officials at the famous Killarney golf club were delighted to announce this week that students at St Brendan's College are to be schooled at the Killarney Golf Academy at Lackabane.

The innovative golf programme will see club professional Mark Heinemann providing a series of lessons to the Sem’s senior and junior golf teams. This new partnership is taking place at a great time for St Brendan’s, who will be participating in the National Schools competition in Newcastle West Golf Club in March.

It is hoped that this new arrangement between Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and the Sem will help to develop and nurture new golfing talent in the greater Killarney area.

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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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