NEW YEAR GREETING FROM OUR CHAIRMAN 
There is no doubt but that most of us will remember 2020 as a year like no other in all our memories. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us so many changes and challenges that were all but impossible to foresee at the start of the year.

It has changed not alone how we work but also how we spend our recreational time. We have all faced really difficult times this past year. As we look ahead, it looks like that for the early part of 2021 we will be required to continue to maintain our vigilance not only for ourselves but also for families, friends, neighbours and indeed the whole community.

Across the country GAA clubs like ourselves have had to adapt to change. Work continued behind the scenes to ensure that when we could return to play that it was in a safe environment. Thank you to all our officers, parents, mentors and players for your co-operation. We are grateful to you all for your continued support. Despite all the challenges we have “survived” and we look forward to a safe, busy and successful 2021.

On behalf of Spa GAA Club I would like to wish all our officers, mentors, parents, players, sponsors and supporters a safe and healthy New Year.

Michael Cronin, Chairman, Spa GAA Club

SPA LOTTO RESULTS 28/12/20 
Numbers drawn 3, 9, 15, 21. No winner and Lucky Dips receive €50 each to Elaine Foley, Eileen Finn, Karen McAuliffe Hurley and Eimear Cronin.

Our weekly Monday night Lotto draws will continue for now and this week's JACKPOT is €6,600. Thank you all for your continued support, which we need now more than ever.

Tickets are on sale through our website spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

CLUB AGM
The Spa AGM will take place ONLINE on Wednesday January 27th at 7.30pm. Members are asked to contact Club Secretary Patrick on 0876332773 / secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie with their name and email address in order to register for the link to the AGM.

VACANCY - COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISOR (Killarney CE) 
Essential Requirements: 1) A minimum of 3 years Supervision and people management experience. 2) A Minimum of NFQ level 6 or higher in business/financial administration/HR/project management or similar 3) Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel. 4) Full driving licence and own transport required. 5) Previous payroll and Revenue experience is an advantage. 

Applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date CV together with a photocopy of their education certification. A covering letter is also requested outlining applicants experience and skill set relevant to the position. Shortlisting may apply. Deadline for applications is the 15th January 2021.

Email CVs to mary@kaslltdproject.com or post to CE Programme, c/o Donie Foley, St. Brendan’s College, Killarney, Co. Kerry. 

LISTRY COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET
Listry GAA Club have prepared a commemorative booklet marking the 50th anniversary of their O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Championship victory in 1970. They played Spa in the Final that year, winning by 2-8 to 0-7 on the day. A brilliant booklet that includes the newspaper articles on the championship that year and also showcases the history of the GAA in East Kerry at the time.  Well done to Paul Kennedy and Listry GAA on the Review booklet- full edition available from Listry GAA Club or on spagaa.com  

CONDOLENCES 
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Paddy (The Farmer) O’Sullivan (RIP), Ballaugh and London. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam. 

GAA ISSUE UPDATE FOR CLUBS AND COUNTIES
The GAA has issued advice to clubs and counties for activities that are permissible and not permissible in 2021 until further notice. More info here on spagaa.com or gaa.ie.

• In level 5 and under the current restrictions in the North, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed.

• Club games are not permitted.

• Use of Indoor Team Facilities: Dressing rooms, showers and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities.

• Club Gyms must remain closed until further notice.

• Committee Meetings: No indoor meetings can be held. Officer Training: All officer Training must be delivered online.

• Outdoor coaching education courses are not permitted.

• Indoor Events on GAA Property: No organised indoor gatherings can take place under the current restrictions. Commercial use of indoor halls (for example by state bodies – e.g. HSE/Schools) is permitted where agreement was in place prior to March and relevant insurance are in place. These are the only instances in which indoor activity is permitted on GAA Club property.

• Outdoor Events on GAA Property: No outdoor gatherings on GAA property are permitted. Exception: Walkways may stay open for use by the community with social distancing in place. 

CONGRATULATIONS 
Congratulations to Jonathan Lyne on his retirement from Kerry GAA. All at Spa GAA Club wish him the very best for the future. 

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