Club Notes (February 21st 2022)
2022 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW
*Update: Draw postponed until Wednesday February 23rd at 7pm*
The 2022 Senior, Intermediate, Junior Premier and Junior Club Championship draws will be made live on the Kerry GAA facebook page this Tuesday February 22nd at 7pm.
Spa play in the Senior Club Championship with Austin Stacks, Kenmare Shamrocks, Dr Crokes, Kerins O’Rahillys, Dingle, Templenoe and Na Gaeil.
They will be split into two groups of four with games played on a league basis, the top two in each group going through to the semi-finals and the bottom in each group in a relegation play-off.
KERRY U20
Well done to Niall O’Mahony and the Kerry U20 team and management on their first outing last Saturday against Cork in the U20 John Kerins Cup developmental league, winning by 3-16 to 0-13. They play Galway this Saturday February 26th in round two (2pm in Austin Stack Park).
HOGAN CUP SEMI-FINAL
Best of luck to Donagh Fahy, Dr Gary Stack and the St Brendan’s Killarney team and management in the Hogan Cup All Ireland semi-final next Saturday February 26th against St Mary’s Magherafelt of Derry. Fixture details TBC.
KERRY LADIES
The Kerry Ladies Division 2 National League game against Clare last Saturday was postponed on short notice due to an unplayable pitch with the game now rescheduled to next Sunday February 27th (2pm in Doonbeg). Best of luck to Cassandra Buckley and the Kerry Ladies team & management.
2022 CO LEAGUE FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
The 2022 Co League fixtures have been released. Spa are in Division 1 and the fixture list is as follows:
Rd1 March 20th: Spa v Ballymacelligott (away)
Rd2 April 3rd: Spa v Legion (home)
Rd3 April 10th: Spa v Kerins O'Rahillys (home)
Rd4 April 24th: Spa v Gneeveguilla (away)
Rd5 May 1st: Spa v Kenmare Shamrocks (home)
Rd6 May 15th: Spa v An Ghaeltacht (away)
Rd7 May 22nd: Spa v St Mary's (home)
Rd8 June 5th: Spa v Dingle (away)
Rd9 June 12th: Spa v Dr Crokes (home)
Rd10 June 26th: Spa v Rathmore (away)
Rd11 July 10th: Spa v Austin Stacks (home)
SPA LOTTO
Spa lotto results 14/02/2022: Numbers drawn 17, 21, 22, 28. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips to Grainne O’Sullivan, Kathleen Kelly, Maureen Murphy and Ethna Walpole.
Next week’s jackpot is €3,200 and tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support for our club lotto.
LONDON GAA
Well done to London GAA and former Spa player Matthew Moynihan on their Division 4 Allianz National League win over Leitrim on Sunday.
SPA GAA EASTER CAMP
The Spa GAA Easter Camp returns this April from Monday 11th to Friday 15th. The camp is for primary school children and will take place each day from 9am-1pm at the Spa GAA club grounds in Tullig. There will be week of activities, including tag rugby, treasure hunt, basketball, art, gaelic football, rounders, handball and more!
Details on spagaa.com or contact Evan (087 1496951) or Dan (085 7386444) for details. *Places are limited
2022 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Membership for 2022 is open and can be completed online on spagaa.com (link on right hand side of the site) or the registrars (Gerard Mangan & Sean O’Sullivan) will be in Spa over the next couple of Wednesdays between 7-8pm.
SPA ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
Spa Annual Awards Night will take place at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday March 26th. It will be a Dinner Dance with music from SuperCéilí.
Tickets will be on sale at the clubhouse this Wednesday February 23rd between 7 – 8pm or are available from committee members Andrew Garnett, Anne Holland, Adrian O'Sullivan, Ivor Flynn, Mathilda Cronin and Triona Mangan.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Congratulations to Dan O’Donoghue, Dara Moynihan, Arthur Fitzgerald and the Kerry team & management on their National League Rd3 win over Donegal in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. They play Monaghan next Sunday February 27th at 2pm in Inniskeen (*note change of venue from Clones)
IRELAND LIGHTS UP
The Ireland Lights Up winter walks continue for another two weeks on Wednesday nights between 7-8pm. Please sign in at the reception area before starting your walk. **NO DOGS ALLOWED**
CO MINOR LEAGUES
Spa are in Division 2B of the 2022 Co Minor Leagues and are grouped with Ballymacelligott, Listowel Emmets, Ballyduff/Beale and Rathmore. The fixtures are as follows:
Rd1 February 26th Spa v Bye
Rd2 March 12th Spa v Rathmore (away)
Rd3 March 19th Spa v Ballyduff (home)
Rd4 March 26th Spa v Listowel Emmets (away)
Rd5 April 4th Spa v Ballymacelligott (home)
EAST KERRY SENIOR LEAGUE
The East Kerry senior league game between Spa and Legion due to be played on Sunday has been rescheduled for this Wednesday February 23rd at 7.30pm (in Dirreen).
STEWARDS NEEDED FOR FITZGERALD STADIUM
Fitzgerald Stadium are currently recruiting volunteer safety stewards for match days. Training will be provided. Anyone interested please contact Theresa O'Mahony on 064 6631700 or admin@fitzgeraldstadium.ie
WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA
Tickets are on sale from the Spa club (contact Michael 085 8213027 or John O’Leary 086 3026041), from the Co. Board office in Tralee, on kerrygaa.ie or at the Kerry GAA Store in the Killarney Outlet Centre. When entering your details don’t forget to mention your club SPA GAA in the ‘Additional Information’ section as your club could also win up to €1,500. The sooner you purchase a ticket, the more draws you will be included in.
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences to Fintan Lawlor and family on the passing of his mother Maura Lawlor RIP, Tralee. May she Rest in Peace.
ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.