St Paul’s will be swapping their basketballs for orbs of a smaller version when they host their Golf Classic in Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday, July 15.

With a thriving academy for both boys and girls, adult teams, and, of course, the National League project to finance, the Classic is a vital fundraiser.

This year's event will once again be held in memory of the late Connie Brosnan. Connie, who passed away in March 2020, was a stalwart of St Paul’s National League Men’s teams, serving as Team Manager in the nineties and tending to the squad’s every need. Up to his passing, he was the welcoming and friendly Venue Officer at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre.

His affable nature led to many friendships and Connie was a keen and avid golfer, so it is apt and fitting that his memory should be associated with the Classic. He was a key figure as chairman of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association and having received a kidney donation himself, he also represented Ireland in golf at the World Transplant Games in 2010 and 2017.

The event itself, which takes place at the picturesque and pristine Beaufort course, is open to teams of four for the great value of €300 per team. A much-needed meal will be provided afterwards.

Your support would be greatly welcomed and if golf is not your game you can also sponsor a tee box for the day. Joey Sheahan (087 6248383) and Seán Brosnan (087 2065133) are spearheading the Golf Classic and they can be contacted for more details.

There is also a host of sponsorship options packages available for the upcoming National League season. As well as playing in the golf, you can advertise your business at every home game through high quality signage, or become a game sponsor. Special membership cards, which carry free admittance to all the home games, can also be incorporated into your package.

Club committee members will be liasing with business interests and residents in the town in the coming weeks. Information on the different ways you can help the club can also be found on the St Paul’s Killarney Basketball Facebook page.