Coiste na nÓg
U-10 Boys Still playing Thurs nights in Dr. Crokes in a fun blitz. U-12 Boys Co League Spa played St. Senans away last Sunday in the county league where a great game ensued. The lead changed hands on a number of occasions with the imperious Cian O'Sullivan playing a blinder in goals. Spa began to turn the tide in their favour with brilliant performances by Eoghan Mulvanney and Sean O'Leary eventually getting over the line by a 4.11 to 3.12 margin on victory. Spa travel to Gneeveguila in the next round . U-14 Co league Spa took on a very strong Firies team in Spa last Monday night.Firies took an early lead but Liam Spillane and Diarmuis Cahill fought back with 2 excellent goals. However an injury to midfielder Darragh O'Leary handed the initiative to the visitors whereby the ran up a big lead at half time. Great goalkeeping by Oliver Cremin kept the visitors at bay but try as he did Firies were convincing winners on the night. Spa play Fossa away in the next round on Monday night. Team Oliver Cremin, Ian O'Connell, Michael Horgan , Matt McAulliffe, Conor Brosnan, Michael Kearney, Alan O'Sullivan, Liam Spillane, Darragh O'Leary, Connie Cremin, Tomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Oisin Walsh, Cian Murphy, Adam Kelly. Subs Craig McKenzie Vass, Gary O'Sullivan, Eoghan Mulvaney, Jack O'Connell.
Ladies Football
U-12 Girls Spa 5-2 Castlegregory 2-11 Two great evenly matched teams that resulted in a draw on the night in Spa. Our young players were outstanding and very unlucky with some scoring chances. Great goals scored by Liadh Beazley, Eleana O'Donoghue, Jenny Cronin, Aoibhe O'Doherty and Sarah Fleming with points from Erin Holland and Eleana O'Donoghue. Clodagh O'Connor made brilliant saves while Grainne Spillane, Sarah O'Sullivan and Elaine Kelly were outstanding in defence. Last game of the league is away to Scartaglen on Tuesday 23rd June. U-14 Girls Next game at home to Beale Sunday June 21st. U-16s Back in action after exams at home to Dingle Thursday 25th June. Senior Ladies Start their Championship Campaign in the Junior B against Finuge at home Monday June 29th at 7.30pm. This is a knock out competition so all support would be appreciated.
Senior Co League Div 2
Spa 1-16, Tarbert 0-7. Having suffered a bad defeat last week, this was a very important game for Spa in their quest for promotion to Div.1. Spa were missing 5 regular players so the rest of the panel had to dig deep to get a result. They did this in style and proved the importance of having a strong panel. Spa opened the scoring with a point from Shane Cronin after 1 minute. Spa put some great flowing moves together during the first half and were denied certain goals on three occasions by the outstanding Micheal Carrig who was playing in goal for Tarbert. These three point blank saves were the highlight of the first half. Spa went in at half time leading by 9 points to 4.Spa only managed 1 point from Cormac Cronin during the first 17 minutes of the second half. However Spa came to life again when Ryan O'Carroll finally beat Michael Carrig with an excellent strike in the 48th minute. Tarbert died out of the game from here on while Spa tacked on another 6 points to win comfortably Spa introduced Shane Fenton, Conor Kearney, Paul Russell, Bryan Lynch Jamie Spillane and David Spillane during the second half and they all contributed to a well earned victory. Spa team: James Devane, Hugh O'Donoghue, Aidan Cahill (C), Shane Lynch, Ciaran Spillane, Aidan Fleming, Andrew Garnett, Matt Moynihan, Mike McCarthy, Shane Cronin, Ryan O'Carroll, Cormac Cronin, Craig Hickey and Dara Moynihan. Sub: Goalkeeper Aaron Farrell.
Kerry Juniors
Well done to Liam Kearney and Dan O'Donoghue both of whom turned in fine performances with the Kerry junior football team who defeated Tipperary in Thurles on Sunday.
East Kerry O’Sullivan Cup 2015
Round 1 Tuesday 30th June at 7:30pm, Extra Time if necessary Glenflesk V Spa.
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
Great turnout for our first training session. Open to all moms and ladies over 18 but not playing competitive football. A new initiative and further development in the Club under ladies football. This is non competitive football with a strong emphasis on FITNESS and FUN! Great outdoor workout and fresh air for the summer and beyond. No football experience necessary! You can look it up on the following website http://ladiesgaelic.ie/games-development/gaelic4mothers Contact Grace O'Connor 087 2299453.
Lá na gClub
Mark your calendar June 27th at 5pm. Annual BBQ, karaoke, music song and dance. All welcome. Full schedule with the senior men playing Glenflesk in the County League at 5.30. Fun starts at 5pm. Great fun for everyone.
Daly's Supervalu - Kits for Kids Offer
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this. We have successfully won a set of training gear for our underage and the first club to do so. Thanks to Daly's and Supervalu for sponsoring this event.
Happy Feet Summer Camp
July 13th - 17th July Once again Conor Gleeson and John O'Donoghue are offering a fun filled week of games and activities in a safe Environment in Spa GAA Grounds. Camp is €70 with family rates available €50/2nd child. This camp is for children attending National School. All instructors are fully qualified experienced teachers. Please contact Conor 087 2565142 or John 087 9403517.
Club Merchandise
Please contact Mathilda McCarthy 087 6487356 to purchase our new range of Club gear.
Mangan School of Dancing Concert
Congratulations to Triona and Mairead Mangan in their successful and most enjoyable Inaugural concert last week in the Gleneagle. Well done to all involved.
Spa Community Notes
Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Chris Dennehy Kilbrean who died at the weekend. May She Rest In Peace Wedding Congratulations to John Kelliher, Tiernaboul on his recent marriage to Ciara O'Rourke, Cork.
Kennedy Cup
Well done to Ryan Kelliher who was part of the victorious Kerry team that won for the first time ever. Photo attached Mayor John Joe Culloty congratulated Fr. Martin Spillane on his 25 years as a priest along with Fr. Kevin McNamara. Fr. Martin celebrated with a Mass in Scartaglen.