Kerry Minor Homecoming All Ireland Celebrations

Spa GAA Club honoured Man of the Match Dara Moynihan and his team mates last Saturday morning to a wonderful gathering. Gerard Mangan, Chairman welcomed the minors, Patrick O'Sullivan, Chairman Co. Board, Tim Ryan, Chairman of East Kerry Board along with the Minor Manager Peter Keane and his back-room staff. Dara introduced his fellow All Ireland winners and all were given an outstanding applause. Katie Purtil, physio was also congratulated and acknowledged as a fellow Spa senior lady player. The players were very gracious and put many  a smile on everyone present to share in their glory. Great to see senior past and present players and our future when the underage turned up in their Kerry jerseys to take their photos with their heroes. Thanks to all who helped out with this wonderful celebration.

Coiste na nÓg

We welcome 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.

Spa U-12 Boys

Played away to Rathmore in the East Kerry league last weekend. The boys lost out on a  score of 5-8 to 3-5. Going well in training and showing signs of real potential. Long may it continue. We are at home to Beaufort next Sunday. O'Donoghue Cup Rd 1 Spa 0-14 Scartaglin 1-6. Played at home, Spa had the better of the chances in the opening half and went into a six point lead before Scartaglin found the net from the penalty spot. By half time Spa were ahead 0-7 to 1-1. While the sides were more evenly matched in the second half, Spa dominated the final quarter to secure the win by 0-14 to 1-6. Team: David Carroll, Eric O'Donoghue, Matthew Moynihan, David Spillane, Shane Lynch, Dan O'Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Cormac Cronin (0-1), Ciaran Spillane, Dara Moynihan, Michael Foley (0-1f), Mike Stam O'Donoghue (0-7 (5f), Evan Cronin (0-5). Subs: Alfie Giles, Eoghan Cronin, Eoin Cronin, Shane Fenton, Eoin Fitzgerald.

Ladies Football

Senior Ladies Best of luck to the senior ladies in their Munster Campaign as they take on the winners of Cork next Sunday. They compete in the Senior Championship with Rathmore. Final Junior B Final Saturday October 15th Junior 'B' final Finuge St.Senans v Spa. Mary Jo Curran Cup Final Spa V Kilcummin October 22nd/23rd V Kilcummin. Munster Senior Plate Quarter Final (Extra Time If Necessary) Sunday October 2nd Spa Rathmore v Cork Representatives Dromtarriffe (1pm).

GAA Youth Forum 2016 – Saturday 29th October 2016 in Croke Park

Are you a GAA player aged 12-21 years old? Would you like to improve your performance as a player? Would you like to learn how to balance the demands of sport and study? Would you like to get inside the minds of some of the top Inter-County players in the country? If so, apply to attend the FREE #GAA Youth Forum! The #GAA Youth Forum is designed by young players, for young players. The Forum will be fun and informative with a mix of interactive exhibitions, workshops, high profile players and a Q&A session. This FREE event will fill up fast so make sure to apply online asap!

Scór na nÓg and Scór na bPaistí

Club members under the age of 17 years on January 1st 2017 who may be interested in participating in the forthcoming East Kerry Scór na nÓg competitions are invited to contact Eileen on 087 9940594. Primary school children (club members) if interested in Scór na bPaistí may also contact Eileen on the number above. Scór categories - Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation/Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Léiriú/Drama, Ballad Group, Set Dancing and Table Quiz.

Lotto

Please  note: the weekly lotto draw will take place on MONDAYS from 26th September instead of Sundays at the usual outlets at 10pm. Venues: The Killarney Oaks Hotel, Killarney Heights, McSweeney's, Torc Hotel, Arbutus, Jimmy Briens. Tickets also on sale in Supervalu Daly's, Centra Muckross Rd, and Killarney Hardware.

Clothes Collection

Schools are open and 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 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.

Community Notes

Sympathy is extended to the Kerins family and the extended relatives of Bridie Costigan Lissivigeen who  died at the weekend. Also to the families of Kathleen O'Sullivan, Knocknahoe, has also passed away. May they rest in peace.

Wedding

Congratulations to Shane Kearney, Knocknahoe, on his marriage to  Laura Boyle, Glenties, Donegal.