Woman’s rugby star to visit Killarney this year

Ireland women’s Rugby Union International Beibhinn Parsons will visit Killarney later this year.

The Blackrock College RFC and Connacht Rugby star has been appointed brand ambassador for the Coral Leisure Group which includes Killarney Sports and Leisure’s complex on the Bypass road.

“Beibhinn is the perfect fit for Coral Leisure, a strong female athlete at the top of her game and a tremendous role model for all young people,” Coral Leisure Operations Manager, David Moore, said.

“Throughout her time as Coral brand ambassador, Beibhinn will visit all nine Coral Leisure centres nationwide, including Killarney giving hundreds of children in those communities, the opportunity to be coached by one of the superstars of Irish Rugby, and will hopefully inspire many of them to go on to become the best they can be themselves.”

Beibhinn, is currently preparing for the upcoming 6 Nations and Rugby World Cup qualification in 2025 in England. She also hopes to be part of Ireland’s Olympic team in Paris in 2024.

“Coral Leisure Killarney look forward to welcoming Beibhinn to Killarney during her time as our Brand Ambassador,” added Daniel O’Donoghue the Assistant Manager Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre.