Club Notes 20th March 2017

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Coiste na nÓg 

ABC Nursery

Indoors in our fabulous hall Saturday mornings 11.30am to 12.15pm for the younger children/beginners. There is no registration fee for the ABC Nursery, but ALL parents must complete a registration form.

Spa U-6 boys: (born 2011/2012): training indoors Saturdays 11.30am-12.15pm. Once the weather is suitable, training will move outdoors. Spa U-8 boys: (born 2009/2010) training OUTDOORS from Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm. All boys must register. Forms available from trainers. Spa U-10 boys: (born 2007/2008): training OUTDOORS Saturdays 11.30am. Spa U-12 boys: training switched from Sundays to Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Please bring gum shields. Spa U-14 boys: Training reverts to normal day/time (Fridays 6.30pm-7.30pm) onwards unless advised otherwise. All boys must register.

Ladies FootballU-6/U-12 Saturdays indoors 10-11am. U-14/U-16 Girls Tuesdays 6-7pm.

Minor Co LeagueSpa 3-7 John Mitchell's 2-14. Spa Minors played John Mitchell's in a very entertaining game at home today. The boys in blue were missing a couple of regulars but inspired by Niall McCarthy in midfield turned in a great team performance in racing into a two point lead at half time. Playing against a strong breeze in the second half Spa played well before losing this tight contest at the end when Mitchell's scored a late goal. Team: Adam Kelly, Daniel Horgan, James Lynch, Michael Kearney, Eoin O'Donoghue, Conor Stack, Sean Cahill, Niall McCarthy, Oran Claffey, Eoin Carroll, Darragh O'Leary, Cian Fahy, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher. Subs: Thomas Fleming, Conor Magee, Alan O'Sullivan.

Senior Co League Rd1: Spa 3-12 Legion 3-14. Our seniors put in a good performance in this high scoring highly entertaining local derby. Team: James Devane, Eric O'Donoghue, Dan O'Donoghue, Eoin Fitzgerald, Mike Murphy, Matt Moynihan, Eoin Cronin, Andrew Garnett, Liam Kearney, Michael Foley, Mike O'Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Dara Moynihan, Craig Hickey, Evan Cronin. Subs: Shane Cronin, Aydan Mulvaney, Shane Fenton.

Upcoming Fixtures

Senior Co League Rd 2.Spa V Listry​​​ Saturday March 25th at 5pm.

Scor Na bPaisti

Best of luck to our quiz team who compete in the County final next Sunday 26th in Killorglin at 11.00am. Team: Laura Fleming, Aoibhinn Claffey, Emer O'Keeffe and Donal Hickey.

Schools Link

The Sem are back in the Hogan Cup Final. St Brendan's defeated, St Colmans Claremorris, with a scoreline of 3-13 to 1-11 in the semi final.  Congratulations to Dara Moynihan, Niall McCarthy and all the team and management! The final will take place on April 1st in Croke Park. The opposition will be the winners of Mary’s Magherafelt, Derry or St Peter’s College of Wexford.

St Patrick's Day Parade

Despite the terrible weather, it didn't dampen the spirits of our members that showed up to march in the annual St Patrick's Parade. A great time was had by all. Special thanks to Geraldine O'Neill and her committee for the great organisation. Thanks also to Pat O'Neill, our chauffeur and the beautiful Lily of Killarney, Eve O'Donoghue. Paul Fitzgerald  for the truck and his very reliable drivers Gerry O'Riordan and Darragh Sheehy. Our Scor na nÓg, All Ireland Winning set dancers and their teacher Triona Mangan. Leading  the parade was our two All Ireland winning minors Dara Moynihan and Evan Cronin. Special thanks to all who showed up in their club colours and to secretary Deirdre O'Sullivan Darcy and musicians.

All Ireland Champions

Congratulations to our neighbours, Dr Crokes as All Ireland Senior Club Champions!  Johnny Buckley should be proud of himself when he asked Amy O'Connor to help him lift the Andy Merrigan Cup. A heartfelt gesture. We wish a speedy recovery to young Amy.

Congratulations

Senior player, Jamie Spillane has been called up to the squad for the Irish Amateur soccer team, after his man of the match performance in the FAI Quarter final. The semi final will take in Meastergeeha, Kilbrean Park, on April 8th.

Lotto

Numbers drawn 5, 6, 8, 11. No Jackpot Winner. Lucky Dips, Denis Kelly. Park Drive, Trish McCarthy. Daltons Avenue. Chris McNabb. Tralee. Dermot Clifford. Two Mile. Next weeks draw in Jimmy Brien's Bar faith Jackpot €4,600.