Club Notes 20th September 2016
Kerry Minors
Congratulations to Peter Keane and his team on winning 3-in a row All Ireland Minor Championships.
Tommy Markham Cup is heading back to Kerry. Great young talent in Kerry and no doubt some will wear the senior Jersey. Dara Moynihan has been compared to some inspiring past and present Kerry Senior players but he's a breath of fresh air. A player in his own right. His lightening speed, tenacious work rate and he must have covered every blade of grass in Croke Park last Sunday twice over. He's unselfish with possession and his vision to place a ball to his fellow forwards to score is just top class. Proud moment for all his family, friends and every Kerry person around the world when he received Player of the Game. Very gracious in his speech and not shy to thank everyone and humbly acknowledge his fellow team mates with great praise. Very few can say they won 2 All Ireland medals in 5 months and well deserved. This is just the beginning of great things to come.
Back to reality next weekend for Dara in the Minor Championship County final with East Kerry along with some of the All Ireland winning team.
Coiste na nÓg
We welcome all new members boys and girls. We train all year round indoors and outdoors.
Training: Boys Saturday mornings 11.30-12.30
U-6/U-8/U-10 and U-12
Girls: U-6/U-8 and U-10 Girls Saturday mornings 10-11am.
Further information contact Secretary Bernie Courtney 087 1385612.
U-16 Boys
Spa played a very strong Firies team at home last Monday night at home in the East Kerry Div 2 quarter final. The boys in blue ran into an early 12 point commanding lead mainly with 3 well taken goals by Sean Cahill. However Firies fought back bravely to whittle the lead down to 7 points at half time. On the resumption Firies attacked relentlessly reducing the deficit to 2 points. The brilliant Alan Kelly in goals pulled off an incredible save from a penalty, but was very unfortunate to have the rebound finished to the net. However the industrious Ruairi O'Keeffe and ever athletic Gary Vaughan then took command in the half back line thwarting attack after attack. Evan Jones showed his class at half forward and created several fantastic scores for those around him. Ian O’Connell in at full forward was also winning some great ball inside setting up the runners coming in off his shoulder giving the Spa the vital scores whereby they ran out 4 point victors. Spa play Dr Crokes away in the semi final.
Ladies Football
U-14 Girls
The girls ended the season with a great win against a valiant Laune Rabgers team on the East Kerry League Final.
An excellent game with great skills displayed by both sides. Great work and it was a great end to the 2016 season. Thanks to all the coaches, parents and especially the players who are a credit to their families.
U-16 Girls
Spa away to Laune Rangers Tuesday 21st at 6.30pm.
Senior Ladies
Ladies are training for two upcoming finals. Junior B final v Finuge/St Senans. Mary Jo Curran Cup Final against neighbours Kilcummin. Best of luck to Senior team Spa/ Rathmore in their Munster campaign.
Final Junior B Final
Spa V Finuge/St Senans Saturday October 15th at 6.30pm.
Mary Jo Curran Cup Final
Spa V Kilcummin October 22nd/23rd V Kilcummin
Co Junior League Division 3 FINAL Spa 2-11 Beaufort 2-15
Hard luck to our juniors who ran close till the end.
Upcoming Fixtures
U-12 Boys
Spa V Rathmore away Sunday September 25th at 12noon.
Senior Men
O'Donoghue Cup Championship Spa v Scartaglin on Sunday September 25th (details tbc).
Fleadh Celebration Night
CCE Cill Airne held a night for all that competed in Fleadh for all groups last Friday, in Spa clubhouse. Eoin O'Carra, chairman welcomed everyone along with secretary Ann Mangan. A great night of entertainment was had by all. The All Ireland dancers were invited to show case their talent on the streets of Killarney for National Culrural Day.
Clothes Collection
Schools are open and a chance declutter those wardrobes and support the underage structure in Spa. We collect clothes, shoes, bags etc all year round. Bags can be left in Spa during the after 5pm in the lobby under the stairs. Further information contact Anne Holland 085 7780883. Collection will take place in the next few weeks so don't miss your chance to off load unused or unwanted clothing. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Hall Rental
Please contact Eileen Casey for availability 087 6577312.
Spa Merchandise
Contact Mathilda for the new range of fantastic gear 087 6487356.
Wedding
Congratulations to Lisa Stack Tiernaboul on her recent marriage to James Twomey Donoghmore Co Cork.
New Arrival
Congratulations to Spa minor manager, Kevin Healy and Deirdre on the birth of their first child Africe Elizabeth.