St Valentine – The Patron Saint of Beekeepers

St Valentine – The Patron Saint of Beekeepers

Before you imagine I’m jumping on the band wagon of romantic excess let me focus your attention on a lesser part of the St Valentine story. This saint, in addition, to having the moniker of saint of love and romance is also one of the patron saints of beekeepers. In honour of his feast day…

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

Somewhere in North Kerry, Noah was putting the finishing touches to his Ark when Brosna and Tarbert took the pitch in the North Kerry Division 1A League. Brosna were fortunate, at the last minute, to get home advantage due to the difficult pitch conditions in Tarbert. Convincing Win It was a convincing win for Brosna.…

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club News Round-Up

North Kerry Championship – Drive Still On The drive is still on as Brosna managed a draw against the favourites Ballyduff on Sunday last. By: Mairéad Moriarty A strong Ballyduff side pulled ahead significantly in the first and second halves only for a dogged Brosna to work hard and smart to secure a draw. This…

Desmonds and Knock/Brosna/Duagh Players on NK Board Awards List

Desmonds and Knock/Brosna/Duagh Players on NK Board Awards List

The first North Kerry Board Coiste-na-nOg Awards night was held on Thursday night, January 11th. in Christy’s – The Well in Listowel. In association with McElligott’s Oil, Asdee, the guests of honour were three victorious Kerry minors from the board area. Adam Donoghue, Castleisland Desmonds; Barry O’Mahony, St. Senan’s and Eddie Browne, Listowel Emmets were…