Club Notes (August 5th 2019)
O’Sullivan Cup Junior Championship semi-final Spa 3-12 Listry 0-15
Spa were home to Listry on Tuesday evening in the East Kerry O’Sullivan Cup semi-final.
Niall McCarthy (2), Shane Fenton, and David Spillane exchanged points with Cain Bradley, Ronan Buckley, Kieran Murphy and Anthony Sweeney to level the game at 0-4 each at the endof the first quarter. Scores from Shane Lynch, Niall McCarthy and David Spillane edged Spa in front before Ronan Buckley kicked two more over the bar to put just a point between the sides.
Shortly after, Niall McCarthy dropped a long high ball in towards goal and David Spillane finished it to the net. He almost had a second goal moments later, but keeper Colm Counihangot a touch and tipped it over the bar. At the half time break Spa were leading 1-8 to 0-6.
David Spillane pointed to increase the Spa lead and Listry almost replied with a goal, but James Devane pulled off a great point-blank save. Listry followed with points from AnthonySweeney, Cain Bradley and Aidan O’Donoghue to make it 1-9 to 0-9. Spa however had three quick points from Paul Cahill and Niall McCarthy (2) before Mike McCarthy sent a long ball in and David Spillane finished the second Spa goal.
Paul O’Donoghue pointed the next for Listry before Spa were again attacking on goal, with Mikey Moynihan’s shot rebounding off the post and the ball was deflected into the net tomake it 3-12 to 0-10. Listry kept the pressure on and kicked five more points from Cain Bradley, Paul O’Donoghue, Aidan O’Donoghue, Derry Ahern and Anthony Sweeney and the game finished Spa 3-12 Listry 0-15.
Spa play Rathmore in the Final. Details TBC
Spa: James Devane, Brian Lynch, Eoghan Cronin, Paudie O’Donoghue, Ciaran Spillane, Eoin Fitzgerald, Hugh O’Donoghue, Andrew Fitzgerald, Ciaran Spillane, Michael McCarthy, Niall McCarthy, Shane Fenton, Mikey Moynihan, David Spillane, Paul Cahill. Subs: Eoin Cronin, Thomas Fleming, Conor Gleeson, John McKenna, Connie Cremin
U16 Co League Spa 2-16 Dingle / St Pats 4-3
Our U16 boys had a great win against the West Kerry side in Spa. The young team played well notching up great scores. Superb goals by Roiri O’Connor and Emmet Spillane and some class points from Eoghan Mulvaney, Luke O’Neill, Aidan Cronin, Donagh Fahy, Oran O’Neill, Michael O’Donoghue and Hugh Murhill. Great tactical manoeuvres by management Dan O’Donoghue on the sideline. This win ensured the team get to the next stage of the league.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Thursday August 8th: EK Minor League semi-final Spa v Currow (in Spa at 7pm)
- Friday August 15th: O’Sullivan Cup Final Spa v Rathmore (details TBC)
Kerry GAA
Congratulations to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry team and management on their win over Meath last weekend and best of luck in the All Ireland semi-final v Tyrone next Sunday August11th!
Sports Hall and Meeting Room Hire
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508
Kerry Ladies
Best of luck to the Donal O’Doherty, Tim O’Connor, Mairead Bennett and the Kerry Ladies in their All Ireland Quarter Final against Dublin on Monday August 5th in Tullamore.
Lotto Results 29/07/2019
Numbers drawn: 4, 9, 15, 21. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Aoife O’Donoghue; Pat Curran; Kitty Moynihan; Daragh Byrne. Next draw on Monday August 5th in the KillarneyOaks Hotel and Jackpot is €6,800! Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: Clubhouse Reception;Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Merchandise
The Spa Merchandise Shop is now located at the top of the stairs in the main reception. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356.
Club Notes
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ieor 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.