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Tralee Imperials U-18s fall to Brunell

Singleton's Supervalu Brunell 56 TRALEE Imperials Cup weekend got off to a bad start as Brunell claimed the U-18 Women's National Cup title in the opening game on Saturday after a 56-44 win over Imperials.

Famous five for Flynn

IT has been a season to remember for the Tarbert kennels of John Flynn having won four Trial Stakes and, of course, High and Mighty qualifying for the Champion Stakes.

Huge and historic weekend for Tralee Imperials

By Paul Brennan

THEY are still pinching themselves this week but they also know that the dream could turn nasty by the end of the weekend.

Tralee face tough Cup trip to Old Christians

By Diarmuid Sheehan

AFTER the exertions of last weekend, the local sides take a break from league action next weekend. This doesn't mean that the players get to put their feet up, however, as they have to head into knockout cup action this Sunday.

Mixed Munster doubles title for O'connor and Kelly

By Junior Griffin

THE Killarney Sports Centre was full to capacity last Sunday where the Munster adult Badminton Championships got underway and where all six Munster counties were well represented. The events down for decision were the Senior 2 championships and the Graduate championships.

Killarney 5k Winter Series

By Denny Mcsweeney

THIS four round series got off to an excellent start in the Demnse on Saturday last. Arthur Fitzgerald, Farranfore, brought his recent good form to the event when winning from the evergreen John Barrett Gneeveguilla in a time of 16.34. Robert Purcell, Gneeveguilla, was third and George Mccarthy, Farranfore, was fourth.

Emma Prenderville, Farranfore Maine Valley AC, on her way to finishing second place in the Junior Women's 3km Walk at the Woodies DIY Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships of Ireland in Nenagh at twe weekend. Credit: PICTURE: SPORTSFILE

Combined events title for Cremin

By Denny Mcsweeney

LAST weekend was a big weekend in the indoor athletics season in Nenagh. On Saturday, the national combined events and the AAI games provided great competition and some great results for Kerry athletics. Ger Cremin, An Riocht, had an excellent win in the senior men's combined events. He battled tough competition over five events to take the title in excellent fashion.

Ras Mumhan returns to Kerry road at Easter

By Paul Brennan

KERRY will host the first major stage race of the 2012 Irish cycling season. Based in Killorglin, Kerry Group Rás Mumhan will take place over the Easter Weekend from Good Friday April 6 to Easter Monday April 9. The premier four day International Stage race is again sponsored by Kerry Group.

League wins for Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin and Corca Dhuibhne

By Diarmuid Sheehan

TRALEE showed they are still a force to be reckoned with as they took the honours in their J1 league fixture against Crosshaven last Sunday. They defeated the highly regarded west Cork side 25- 13 to move up to fifth in the table – unfortunately this position is 18 points behind league leaders Richmond.

Some intriguing early buckles in Derby and Oaks

THE 87th National Coursing Meeting gets underway at Powerstown Park next week, as the famous Clonmel hill and nimble footed hares will combine to dent some lofty reputations and fulfill the hopes and dreams of owners, trainers and punters as the best in the land go to battle in the hope of having their names etched into the sports elusive roll of honour.

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