Scor na nÓg All Ireland Champions
Chairman Gerard Mangan gave the competitors a grand send off from Spa clubhouse before they set off for Belfast last Friday. Each competitor received a commemorative half zip and a token from the club. Spa competed in GAA Scor na nÓg All Ireland in the Quiz and Set dancing, on Saturday at the Waterfront in Belfast.
The Quiz team came very close but unfortunately lost out by 2 pts to the overall winners, Donegal. Spa has represented Kerry in the quiz for the past 4 years winning 2 All Ireland's. A huge achievement for our young brilliant stars. The Set dancers, danced their way to the top and claimed their All Ireland medal later in the same day. The club have won 6 All Ireland titles in Scor na nÓg in the past 4 years. None of this would be possible without the support of the club but especially our dancing coaches Triona Mangan, Mairead Mangan and quiz masters, Seamus Clifford and Eileen Aherne. Míle Buíochas!
Rince Seit: Áine Brosnan, Érin Holland, Meghann Cronin, Orlaith Spillane, Kianan O'Doherty, Liam Spillane, Gary O'Sullivan and Cian O'Sullivan.
Tráth na gCeist team: James Lynch, Daniel O'Sullivan, Kianan O'Doherty and Louise Fleming. The family and friends welcomed the young heroes back to Spa on Sunday evening with a traditional bonfire (thanks to Darragh Brosnan, Louis Holland and Des Spillane). Thanks also to our wonderful driver, Martin Wolfe, Deirdre O'Sullivan Darcy, Margaruite Brosnan, Geraldine O'Sullivan and Anne Holland for the travel arrangements and our safe journey.
Scór Sinsear: Co Final takes place on the 18th in Castleisland. Tráth na gCeist at 6pm. Best of luck to our team: Seamus Clifford, John O'Donoghue,Jimmy O'Sullivan Darcy and Thomas Fleming.
Scór na bPaistí: East Kerry Final will be held in RaceCourse on Friday evening 3rd March , commencing at 4.00pm.
Strictly Come Dancing
Well done to our senior lady player Mags Cronin for strutting her stuff on the INEC stage. A great cause. With moves like that and quick feet, no one will be safe on the football pitch. Well done!
Schools Link
Well done to St. Brendan's Killarney on their Frewen Cup semi-final victory over St Flannan's Ennis during the week, especially to our Spa players Gary Vaughan and Liam Spillane.
East Kerry Superleague: Spa 2-9 Gneeveguilla 1-14
Team: David Carroll, Eoghan Cronin, Matthew Moynihan, Eoin Fitzgerald, Shane Cronin, David Spillane, Shane Fenton, Andrew Garnett, Dan O'Donoghue, Mike McCarthy, Ciaran Spillane, Aydan Mulvaney, John Falvey, Mike O'Donoghue, Evan Cronin. Subs: James Devane, Adrian O'Connor, David Devane, Mikey Moynihan.
Lotto
No jackpot winner in Jimmy's. Numbers drawn 3,4,6,17. Monthly draw for annual ticket holders won by Fintan Lawlor. Lucky dip winners were Ger O'Sullivan Ardshanavooley, Eileen Tucker, Woodlawn, Sonny Corcoran, Kilcummin. Kevin Cotter c/o Kieran Herlihy. Next weeks jackpot in the Arbutus will be for €3,600.
New Secretary
Welcome back Deirdre O'Sullivan Darcy as secretary. This is a vital position in the club and great to see her back in her former position.
Anthony Morris Fundraiser
Anthony has been battling Chronic Lyme Disease the past 9 months in Washington DC in America. Next fundraiser will be a table quiz called the Brains of Kerry where no phones are allowed. Regional semi finals will take place on Thursday February 23rd from 8.30pm. The venues are Killarney Avenue, Manor Inn. Killorglin, Ring of Kerry Hotel, Caherciveen, Brook Lane Hotel, Kenmare, Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Benner's Hotel, Dingle and Listowel Arms Hotel. Cost of teams €40, (4 people).3 teams from each venue will qualify for the grand final on March 2nd at the Killarney Avenue. Further details contact Jim Morris 086 893466.
Sympathy
Condolences to Madeline Spillane of Tiernaboul and Kilbrean on the passing of her father Ron Cant in London. May he rest in peace.