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11. Eddie Walsh:
Read about local football
legend, Eddie Walsh from Knocknagshel Co. Kerry. Eddie
Recieved a lifetime achievement award at the 2003 GAA
Sports Star awards in Killarney.
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12. John Lenihan:
On Sunday June 1st
2003, one of Kerry’s greatest sportsmen achieved
a record that one can say for absolute certain will
never again be equaled. John Lenihan won the All-Ireland
Hill Running Championship for an astonishing 15th time
in 16 years. Read about his achievements.
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13. Mike Murphy:
Dramatic Rescue Of
Drowning Youth By Legion Stalwart Mick Murphy. Read
the full story of how footballer Mick risked his own
life on the beach of Dundag, Killarney to save another.
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14. Phil O'Sullivan:
According to oral tradition,
which, even in modern times, is an inescapable factor,
Phil was a man of exceptional talent that few written
records unfold. According to this tradition, he was
an outstanding footballer and hurler, a great athlete,
intelligent, courageous, and a man who had reckless
pluck and tenacity.
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15. The Legend of
the Casey's:
The legend of the Caseys of Sneem. The story of the
greatest sporting family to ever come out of Ireland.
They were unbeaten in their rowing career all over Europe.
Sadly all seven brothers have passed away.
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16. Mikie Lyne:
Mikie Lyne, Recipient
of the Legoin Hall of Fame
The selection of Mikie Lyne as the recipient of the
Killarney Legion Hall Of Fame was received with acclaim
and indeed great joy by all Legionaires, at home or
abroad. Read about the career of this stalwart Muckross
man from the town land of Faugh.
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17. Micheal O'Hehir:
The Voice Of
The GAA
Leo Bowes profiles one of Ireland’s greatest commentators,
and the man credited with gaining so much popularity
for Gaelic Games, the late Micheal O’ Hehir. His
death at the age of 76 during the last days of 1996,
removed from the Irish sporting scene one of its greatest
ever commentators.
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18. Mikey Sheehy:
A fitting Tribute to
the Stacks man from Tralee. This article by Owen McCrohan
details some of Mickey Sheehy's greatest football achievements.
You can also listen to an audio interview with Mikey
Sheehy here
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19. Ogie Moran:
Ogie Moran- A jewel
in the crown written by Gerald McKenna, is a fitting
tribute to one of Kerry football's most enigmatic stars.
A tribute from his club documenting his time at st.
Patrick's and of course his glittering career playing
for the Kerry team is also included.
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20. Pat Spillane:
Without a doubt one
of the most recognised names in the GAA. Pat Spillane:
A Great Comeback by Owen McCrohan details how close
this great wing-forward came to being left on the sidelines.
Fascinating reading.
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Below
you will find a range of Profiles of sports figures from many eras in
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