UPCOMING FIXTURES 
*Monday August 3rd: Ladies Co Championship Spa v Castleisland Desmonds (away at 8pm)  
*Monday August 3rd: Minor Co Championship East Kerry v Kenmare District (in Glenflesk at 6pm)  
*Wednesday August 5th: U14 EK League Spa v Rathmore (in Spa at 7pm)  
*Thursday August 6th: U16 Co League Spa v Cordal/Scart (in Spa at 7.30pm)  
*Saturday August 8th: Intermediate Championship Rd3 Spa v Na Gaeil (in Spa at 7pm)
*Monday August 10th: Ladies Co Championship Spa v Finuge/St Senans (in Spa)  
Best of luck to all teams. Fixtures will be updated regularly on the website calendar so please check for any changes to games.  


INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RD2 SPA 3-13 GLENFLESK 1-9 
Spa made the short journey to Glenflesk on Saturday evening and secured an extra two points ahead of the final round of the Intermediate group stages next weekend. 

The home side were faster off the mark, with Darragh Roche putting three early points on the board, and keeper Marc Kelleher doing well to get a hand to Spa’s first attempt on goal. Mike Stam O’Donoghue opened Spa’s account in the 14th minute and a moment later David Spillane collected the rebound, after his first shot was blocked, and ran in towards goal to rattle the back of the Glenflesk net. By the water break, it was all to play for at 1-1 to 0-3.  
Play started just as it had finished before the break, with David Spillane running through the Glenflesk defence yet again and netting his second goal. The celebrations were short-lived however, as a minute later Glenflesk’s Padraig Healy broke down a high ball into the path of Darragh Roche whose shot finished in the back of the Spa net. Two minutes later and the ball was back at the other end again, but Dara Moynihan was fouled as he reached the small square, Marc Kelleher saving Evan Cronin’s penalty shot. Darragh Roche added two more for Glenflesk but Spa responded well, a superb point from Niall McCarthy, Niall O’Mahony punching the ball over the crossbar and Liam Kearney fielding the ball in the middle and playing to Dara Moynihan who kicked straight between the posts. At the half time whistle, Spa held a narrow lead at 2-4 to 1-5.  
Spa hit their purple patch in the third quarter, hitting an unanswered 1-7, although a black card saw Glenflesk reduced to 14 men early in the half. Ciaran Spillane, Evan Cronin and Niall O’Mahony all added points within the first five minutes to extend the Spa advantage before Glenflesk were reduced to 14. David Spillane scored, followed by a great long range shot from Dan O’Donoghue. In the 10th minute, a hop ball scramble resulted in a loose ball rolling towards the Glenflesk goalmouth, which Dara Moynihan duly finished to the back of the net to make it 3-9 to 1-5. Dara Moynihan and Evan Cronin added more points either side of the water break before Daniel O’Brien was on target for Glenflesk’s first score of the half after 21 minutes. Ciaran Spillane had a lovely shot curl just inside the post but Glenflesk were quickly attacking at the other end, Darragh Roche and Jeff O’Donoghue (2), and a final Spa point from Conor Stack, closing out the game. Final score Spa 3-13 Glenflesk 1-9 

Spa Team: James Devane, Eoin Fitzgerald. Brian Lynch, Shane Lynch, Shane Cronin, Dan O’Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan, Liam Kearney, Ciaran Spillane (0-2), Niall O’Mahony (0-2), Michael O’Donoghue (0-1f), Dara Moynihan (1-2), Niall McCarthy (0-1), Evan Cronin (0-2), David Spillane (2-1). Subs: Eric O’Donoghue, Eoin Cronin, Mike McCarthy, Conor Stack (0-1), Cian Tobin

Spa v Na Gaeil next Saturday August 8th in Spa at 7pm in Rd3 - Note in terms of qualifying for the quarter finals there is no advantage whether a team finishes first or second in their respective Group. The Quarter Final draw is open & venues for the Quarter Finals are neutral. The two teams that played in the same Group cannot meet in the Quarter Final

 
U10 BOYS 
Our U10 boys had their first fun game last Thursday in Spa against Beaufort. The talent is superb on both teams and great credit given to the dedicated coaches on the sideline. Plenty of football was played and the kids showcased their skills for all the parents and friends. Thanks to Beaufort for making the trip and enjoyable games. 

 
U10 GIRLS 
Our u10 girls played a fun game against Fossa in Spa last Tuesday night. This was very special for the girls as it’s the first time they played together this year. They were excited for the opportunity to play against Fossa and they all played a blinder. Thanks to all the coaches from both teams, parents and especially the girls from Spa and Fossa. 


U14 LEAGUE SPA V LEGION 
It was very disappointing for our U14 boys when they couldn’t fulfil their fixture against Legion as no referee showed up on Wednesday night. The boys were looking forward to their first game for 2020. Next up they are home to Rathmore on Wednesday August 5th at 7pm 

U16 CO LEAGUE SPA V CURROW 
Spa u16's played their second county league game away to Currow on Monday evening the 27th of July. The boys welcomed back Oran Daly & David O Sullivan from injury. The boys started brightly but a strong running Currow team began to take control. Spa stayed in the game & periods of the first half had opportunities to close the gap. Jack O Sullivan made a couple of fine saves.  
The second half began with the boys working the ball into some scoring chances. A very well worked move was finished to the net by Aaron O Connor. The boys worked hard & showed glimpses of the quality that they can produce, unfortunately Currow ran out winners in the end.  


SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP  
Spa Merchandise Shop is open every Saturday morning from 10am – 11am. Any enquiries contact Mathilda on 0876487356.  
 

JUVENILE TRAINING  
Every Saturday the Academy welcomes BOYS & GIRLS from ages 3 to 10 in the ABC, U6, U8 and U10 groups. The Academy starts at 10am each Saturday and new members are always welcome! If you would like any additional information or for any queries on juvenile training times, please contact our Coiste na nOg Secretary Andrew on 0871385612.  

SHARE THE POT  
Last Friday’s winner of our SHARE THE POT draw is Declan Kelliher who shares the pot of €250 with the club. Next draw is Friday August 7th and tickets are available on spagaa.com or contact our club officers to enter your name for you. Thank you to everyone who has supported our Spa GAA Share The Pot draw. **The usual Spa Lotto remains suspended for the foreseeable future and the expiry dates of annual tickets and online tickets will be extended to compensate for weeks when Lotto is not held.  

ITEMS FOR NOTES  
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.