Weeshie's Week
The King is Dead, Long Live the King
May 14th, 2013Whether by accident or design, let the readers decide for themselves, my column here last week was dedicated entirely to the spectacular career of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and when this paper was ... more»
what is the secret of Ferguson's long and continued success story at United?
May 7th, 2013Behind every highly successful team or club especially those who remain at the very top of their chosen sport over a long period there is always a man who plans, guides and directs all aspects of that particular ... more»
Silver Jubilee celebrations planned for St. Brendan's Basketball All Ireland
May 5th, 2013A SPECIAL event to celebrate the silver jubilee of the St. Brendan's College Killarney All Ireland Basketball victory in 1988 will take place at The Malton Hotel, Killarney on Friday 17th May. The St. Brendan’s ... more»
Profile of Eugene Moriarty
May 1st, 2013Eugene Moriarty was born in 1974) into a family steeped in cycling tradition starting with his Grand-Father Gene Moriarty, one of Kerry's Grass Track Stars in the late 1940's and early 50's. Eugene started racing in the ... more»
A Dream Comes True as I don the Green and Gold 1959
May 1st, 2013Sunday July 5th 1959 remains indelibly etched in my treasure trove of Kerry football memories because that day on my home pitch of Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney I played for the Kerry minors and donned the famous green ... more»
Cork defeat Kerry in the Minor Championship
April 30th, 2013How often have we said in recent years when Kerry and Cork meet at under age level the rebel county players were much stronger, bigger built and much more physical that their Kerry opponents? Fairly often I suggest. And ... more»
GAA Family Silver
April 23rd, 2013A new book which has just come to hand "GAA Family Silver", details the stories and people behind one hundred and one cups and trophies competed for each year at home and abroad. Former Waterford hurler and ... more»
The Kingdom hasn’t gone away you know
April 9th, 2013Eamonn Fitzmaurice and his side line general's will feel very well pleased with themselves following the long trip to Omagh last Sunday and at the end of the day it's a case of mission accomplished, league over, ... more»
South Kerry Gathering of the Clans
April 2nd, 2013The South Kerry Gathering of the Clans under the guidance of the dynamic Joe McGill and his committee hosted a memorable evening in the Waterville Lake Hotel last Saturday and I was delighted to be invited to the event ... more»
Tribute to Brendan Fullam
March 28th, 2013Brendan Fullam the best selling Gaelic games author and a real gentleman was laid to rest in Saint Mary's Cemetery Enniscorthy on Monday 11th February. He was a native of Ardagh but gone from the village since his ... more»
Farewell to Sean Og O'Ceallacháin
March 28th, 2013I was saddened to hear of the passing of Sean Og O'Ceallacháin the legendary Radio presenter on Sunday last 17th February. He was a much loved figure who was admired and respected across the land. His voice was ... more»
Tributes to Bobby Buckley
March 27th, 2013Bobby Buckley – Footballer and Outstanding Educator They came from all over Ireland and in particular from within Kerry and Cork to pay their respects to one of North Kerry's great sons – Bobby Buckley ... more»
Cooper and Galvin return to see off Cork in the National League
March 26th, 2013Kerry's comprehensive win over age old rivals Cork last Sunday was all about collecting the two points so desperately needed as a trip to Tyrone approaches and you could literally sense the apprehension and urgency in ... more»
First win for Kerry in the National League against Down
March 19th, 2013Two invaluable national league points collected last Saturday against a very disappointing Down side will set Kerry up nicely for another as always mouthwatering clash against Cork in Tralee next Sunday. And thankfully ... more»
Kerry meet Cork in the Munster U21 Championship and remembering Paddy Downey
March 12th, 2013No matter what way you look at this under twenty one clash with Cork next Wednesday in Pairc Ui Rinn you will really be just second guessing in relation as to who will come out on top. It is my experience dealing with ... more»
Oisín McConville; From Crossmaglen to Gneeveguilla
March 2nd, 2013Oisín McConville; From Crossmaglen to Gneeveguilla Oisín McConville was made a freeman of Gneeveguilla on Friday night last and was presented with the green& gold geansaí of the local GAA club ... more»
The day two Kerrymen played against each other in goals in an All Ireland Final in Croke Park
March 1st, 2013Little did I imagine as I stood on the grassy embankment of the old Cork Athletic ground for the 1967 Munster final between the legendary rivals Cork and Kerry that dramatic events late in the second half would be ... more»
Northern launch of my book and remembering Aidan McAnespie
February 26th, 2013Last Thursday February 21st my travels found me in County Tyrone at the invitation of some great GAA Gaels there. The occasion was organized as a northern launch of my recently published book of memoires, "My Beautiful ... more»
Crokes lose to Ballymun in the All Ireland Club Semifinal
February 19th, 2013These are indeed trying times for those fervent followers of Kerry football as a series of defeats in recent weeks have left the proverbial cloud hanging over the county. Those two heavy defeats in the national league ... more»
Weesh-ful Thinking - Fogarty's Beautiful Obsession
February 12th, 2013Every self-respecting GAA fanatic should meet Weeshie Fogarty at least once in their lifetime. The good news for northern Gaels is that they can avail of that opportunity because the Kerryman is coming North. 'An ... more»
Ballybunion mourns the death of Padraic Liston
February 9th, 2013Ballybunion News is sad to report on the death of Padraic Liston, which took place after a long illness, at his home in Cork on Thursday evening. The son of Owen and the late Noreen Liston from Main Street, Padraic ... more»
Kerry fail to score in the second half against Mayo
February 5th, 2013Of course it was a greatly under strength Kerry team that lined out against Mayo in Castlebar last Sunday and excuses can and will be made in relation to this. And it goes without saying that no matter how promising a ... more»
Mayo await in Castlebar for the start of the National League
January 29th, 2013So following last Saturdays McGrath Cup success the shadow boxing is well and truly over and it's now down to the real business of the league against Mayo next Sunday. The league always excites because during this ... more»
Kerry Football Captain Eoin Brosnan Up Close
January 25th, 2013When Kerry play their first NFL game away to Mayo in Castlebar on Sunday next, February 27th at 2.00 pm they will not be led out by their captain Eoin Brosnan. I sat down with him on Monday evening last to interview him ... more»
Sad passing of Portmagee native - Thomas Gerald Murphy
January 24th, 2013Thomas Gerald Murphy was born on April 16, 1938 in Portmagee County Kerry Ireland. He sailed to America in 1958 at the age of 20. He met Mary Teresa McKeon from Tullamore County Offaly in New York and they married ... more»
Lance the bully is the most frightening aspect of scandal
January 22nd, 2013Unless you were living on another planet during the last few weeks you will certainly have heard the name Lance Armstrong mentioned on ever single radio and television news and sports program. And the newspapers have ... more»
Seamus Kennedy - An appreciation from Listowel Cycling Club
January 18th, 2013Kerry lost one of its all time sporting legends with the death of the great Seamus Kennedy on Monday last. Kennedy was one of six riders to bring the Ras Tailteann title to the Kingdom when he was victorious in 1978. ... more»
The Magic of the North Kerry Championship
January 15th, 2013In the 1995 epic and historical film Braveheart Mel Gibson playing the part of William Wallace a 13th century Scottish warrior leaps onto his horse and banishes his sword high into the air urging his men to follow him ... more»
Interview with Tadhg Kennelly
January 8th, 2013Tadhg Kennelly as always, courteous, charming, eloquent, an interviewers dream, no beating about the bush when asked questions. It's always a pleasure to have a chat with the Listowel Emmett's man and following the ... more»
North Kerry Championship Final ends in a draw
January 1st, 2013If you are a lover of football played in the dark dreary month of December, deep in the depths of winter then Listowel was the place to be last Sunday as Beale and Duagh fought out a thrilling draw in the North Kerry ... more»
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