East Kerry Minors are County Champions
Well done to East Kerry minors on a great victory over Mid Kerry. Red hot favourites going into the final but Mid Kerry gave it their all throughout the game. East Kerry just had the edge all over the field and when the subs were introduced all contributed to the victory. Legion Goal keeper Conor McCarthy, was solid between the posts and pulled off three excellent saves along with the excellent fielding on the goal mouth. Dan O'Brien, Glenflesk, was excellent and with his skill and experience and deserved his accolade of Man of the Match. Captain, Spa man, David Spillane was superb from start to finish, scoring 1-2 with numerous assists. A proud day for the club bringing home the Frank King Cup to Spa. A bon fire welcomed the young team to Spa to a great crowd. Spa Chairman, Gerard Mangan thanked everyone and said it was great to host the Captain's homecoming to Spa. Manager Seamus Moynihan praised all his players, paying special tribute to the five Spa players: David Spillane, Dara Moynihan, Eoghan Cronin, Niall McCarthy and Dion Marcos. Seamus said that the players took pride in their East Kerry jersey and the talent in East Kerry is in a really strong at the moment. Well done to East Kerry Board and hopefully this is the start of many more accolades to come.Team: Conor McCarthy (Legion), Chris O'Donoghue, (Glenflesk), Eoghan Cronin (Spa), Cian Gammell (Legion) Connie O'Connor (Gneeveguilla) Daniel O'Brien (Glenflesk) Pa Warren (Gneeveguilla), Mark Ryan (Rathmore), JJ Herlihy (Gneeveguilla), Dara Moynihan (Spa), David Spillane Spa (Capt), Aaron McCarthy (Legion) John O'Leary (Gneeveguilla ), David Clifford (Fossa) and Shane O'Sullivan (Gneeveguilla). Subs: Gerry Cronin(Gneeveguilla )Ian Roche (Gneeveguilla ) Dean Crowley (Gneeveguilla ) Damian Cronin (Rathmore), Sean O'Leary (Kilcummin), Dion Marcos (Spa) Thomas Fleming (Gneeveguilla ), Niall Mc Carthy (Spa), Mike Pierce (Legion) Oran O'Donoghue (Glenflesk), Peadar Keane (Listry), Dean Fitzgerald (Rathmore), Brian Friel (Rathmore ), Jamie Brosnan (Gneeveguilla ) and Peter McCarthy (Legion).
Upcoming Fixtures
O'Donoghue Cup Semi Final
Spa v Rathmore home Saturday November 19th at 2pm.
East Kerry Minor Championship
Saturday 29th October at 3pm Quarter Final
Spa v Cordal/Scartaglen.
Hop Ball
Coiste na nÓg fundraiser at 8pm on Nov 11th in the Torc Hotel. A lively questions and answers night with GAA stars hosted by Dara O'Cinneide. Panels on the night include former club legends who played for Kerry Mick Gleeson, Donie O'Sullivan, Paudie O'Mahony and Mike McAuliffe. Also on stage will be our 5 all Ireland winning minors of the last three years. Headlining the event will be special guests from Dublin Brian Fenton and Ciarán Kilkenny, as well as current Kerry players, Donnchadh Walsh and Darran O'Sullivan who will all renew rivalry on stage. The event is being generously sponsored by Simply Suits. Tickets are limited and now on sale €15 from the Torc Hotel and Simply Suits as well as Ivor Flynn, Tadhg Hickey, Stam O'Donoghue and Andrew Garnett.
Ladies Football
U-6/U-12 girls will not have any training on the 29th October and 5th November due to mid term. We will recommence training again on Saturday 12th November 10-11am.
Senior Ladies
Hard luck to the ladies when they were defeated by Kilcummin in the Mary Jo Curran Final. A determined team who fought a great battle but lost out to Kilcummin in the end. Speedy recovery to Katie O'Brien who suffered an ankle injury. A well deserved rest for the players and management of Timmy Fleming, Tim O'Connor and Tom Doherty.
Scor na nÓg
Scor Na nÓg: Best of luck to our competitors in East Kerry on Saturday 29th October at 2.30pm in the Race Course (Celtic Steps) Set dancing: Aine Brosnan,Ava O'Sullivan,Erin Holland, Meghann Cronin , Kianan O'Doherty ,Liam Spillane, Gary O'Sullivan, Cian O'Sullivan. Figure Dancing: Alice O'Donoghue, Aislinn O'Donovan,Lia Murphy, Ailbhe Gallagher, Erin Holland, Ava O'Sullivan, Meghann Cronin, Aine Brosnan, Kate Lawlor.
Lotto
No winner in the Killarney Heights. Numbers drawn: 11, 13, 16, 24. Lucky dips - Laura Wickham, Cait O'Sullivan Darcy, John Lyne, New Street, Sinead O'Connell, Lissyconnor Rathmore. Next Monday's draw in the Oaks will be for €9,800.
Clothes Collection This Weekend
A chance de-clutter 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 next weekend 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 former Senior player Tomas Lynch who married Amy Govett recently. They reside in Melbourne, Australia.