It was a successful night for Spa GAA at the Scór na nÓg County Finals in Dúchas, Tralee, on Saturday evening with a series of excellent performances across the various competitions culminating in Spa being crowned Best Overall Club.

The award is a fantastic achievement and one that has not been won by Spa in many years. It recognises the overall standard of performances, participation and placings across the competitions on the night.

There was an outstanding entry from Spa in the Novelty Act (Léiriú) category, with the group performing a sketch entitled The Ryder Cup. This was a first for Spa in Scór na nÓg and the group impressed on the night, taking second place. Congratulations to all involved, along with coaches Ray and Cathy O'Sullivan, for introducing Spa to this category.

In Solo Singing, Clodagh O'Sullivan and Emma Hayes Ryan both delivered beautiful performances, representing the club with great pride.

Set Dancing proved particularly successful for Spa, with two teams taking to the stage and producing excellent performances. The first Spa team claimed first place, with the second Spa team finishing in second place. This was a brilliant result and a testament to the talent and hard work of all the dancers, under the guidance of coaches Triona and Mairead Mangan.

The Tráth na gCeist (Quiz) competition is still to take place, with Spa represented by two teams on Thursday night, coached by Eileen and Michael Aherne.

By winning the Set Dancing competition, the team will now progress to the Munster Finals, which take place on Sunday, 6 December, in the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, their coaches and all those who helped prepare the groups for the competition. The Best Overall Club award is a wonderful recognition of the commitment and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved and a great night for Spa Scór.

Spa competitors and coaches

Solo Singing

Clodagh O'Sullivan
Emma Hayes Ryan

Novelty Act (Léiriú) – Coaches: Ray and Cathy O'Sullivan

Clodagh O'Sullivan
Laura O'Sullivan
Lauren O'Sullivan
Ciara O'Sullivan
Sadie Cronin
Caitlin Hickey
Doireann Gleeson

Set Dancing – Coaches: Triona and Mairead Mangan

First Place

Eoin Brosnan
Aidan Hickey
Lennon Cronin
Colm O'Connor
Laura O'Sullivan
Caitlin Hickey
Jennifer Rea
Aisling Gallagher

Second Place

Dan Hickey
Evan Hickey
Ronan Carey
Rían Brosnan
Megan Daly
Leah Falvey
Réidín Ní Laoithe
Zara Sugrue

Tráth na gCeist (Quiz) – Coaches: Eileen Aherne, Michael Aherne and Seamus Clifford (taking place on Thursday)

Team 1

Daisy Cremin
Cian Kelly
Daithí Stack
Paddy O'Donoghue

Team 2

Ellie O'Sullivan
Caitlin Hickey
Noah Murphy
Leo O'Riordan