Local athletes to feature on international stage

It is wonderful to line out for your local club and there is added merit in winning a national title, but to represent your country in any event, sport or otherwise, is only for the elite personalities.

terest was playing golf in Killarney and elsewhere with friends and companions. May the good Lord reward him for his trojan work in sporting spheres. This gentle affable sportsman will be missed by his family and friends, especially in Crokes and golf circles.

Comhbhrón ó chroí to the family and friends of this remarkable club man.

Best of luck to David Kenny, the Athletics Ireland race walker from Firies, following in the same winning ways of Gillian O’Sullivan of former years. David will be doing his almighty best in the 20k race walk in the World Games at Budapest August 19-27. The Farranfore-Maine Valley clubman will be under starter’s orders from tomorrow. He does have the benefit of former Olympian Rob Heffernan to coach him. David has been showing great form having won the Irish 10k at Morton Stadium last month. Good luck David. Is fear rith maith ná droch-sheasamh. Other great news is the confirmation that Andrea Hegarty is in the Irish squad for the U18 Irish Fast Pitch Softball team which has qualified for the 2024 World Championships. She has direct Killarney relations, even though she is based in New York.

Ireland punches above its weight on the world stages of rowing - Killarney s oldest sport. Muckross rowers Caoimhe O’Sullivan and Daniel Daly are good examples having represented Ireland at the Home Internationals in Lough Rynn. Other local rowing clubs can also boast of international successes. Well down to all concerned.