UPCOMING FIXTURES
Monday July 27th: U16 Co League Spa v Currow (in Currow at 7pm)
Wednesday July 29th: U14 Co League Spa v Legion (*changed to Spa at 8pm)
Saturday August 1st: Intermediate Championship Rd2 Spa v Glenflesk (in Glenflesk at 7pm)
Sunday August 2nd: U12 League Spa v Legion (in Spa at 6pm)
Monday August 3rd: U16 Co League Spa v Cordal/Scart (in Spa at 7pm)
Monday August 3rd: Ladies Co Championship Spa v Castleisland Desmonds (away at 8pm)
Monday August 3rd: Minor Co Championship East Kerry v Feale Rangers (in Fossa at 7pm)
Wednesday August 5th: U14 EK League Spa v Rathmore (in Spa at 7pm)
Fixtures will be updated regularly on the website calendar so please check for any changes to games.
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Spa and Currow met in the opening round of the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Championship on Saturday July 25th in Listry. Currow played very defensively in the opening half with 13 men behind the ball, and Spa were struggling to break through or to find space. The game opened up much more in the second half, with Spa making better use of their scoring opportunities.
Spa had a couple of efforts wide of the post before Pa McCarthy opened the scoring for Currow in the 7th minute. Three points in quick succession from Mike Stam O’Donoghue (2f) and Dara Moynihan followed, before Pa McCarthy was on target again for Currow. Evan Cronin extended the Spa advantage, and Mike Stam O’Donoghue kicked his third, before Seamus Brosnan broke through the Spa defence and punched over the bar. A water break was called after 20 minutes at which time Spa led 0-5 to 0-3.
The rain started as play resumed and Shane Cronin added to the Spa tally, followed by an excellent score from Ciaran Spillane. Currow did threaten the keeper with a long high ball curled in from the sideline just before halftime, but Liam Kearney did brilliantly to clear it from the goal line. At half time, the score was Spa 0-7 Currow 0-3.
A free from Mike Foley shortly after the throw-in, and a point from Mike Stam O’Donoghue after a superb turn over in the middle by Shane Lynch, put Spa ahead 0-9 to 0-3. Pa McCarthy replied with a point for Currow at the other end at the end of the third quarter. Dan O’Donoghue and Dara Moynihan kicked two great long range scores either side of the water break to increase the Spa advantage. However, the referee showed a black card to a player from each side after an off-the-ball incident, reducing both teams to 14 men for the remainder of the game.
In the 55th minute a good one-two between Shane Cronin and Dara Moynihan was worked all the way in to the Currow goalmouth, with Shane Cronin getting the final touch before the ball rattled the Currow net, making it 1-11 to 0-4. The game was very stop-start at this stage, but final points from Mike Stam O’Donoghue and Evan Cronin, and a late Currow point from Pa McCarthy, finished the game as Currow were reduced to 13 men deep into injury time for a second yellow offence. Final score Spa 1-13 Currow 0-5.
Our thanks to Listry GAA for hosting the game.
Spa are away to Glenflesk next Saturday August 1st at 7pm and home to Na Gaeil the following week.
Spa Team: James Devane, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Lynch, Shane Lynch, Shane Cronin (1-1), Dan O’Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan, Liam Kearney, Ciarán Spillane (0-1), Niall O’Mahony, Mike O’Donoghue (0-5 (3f)), Dara Moynihan (0-2), Mike Foley (0-1f), Evan Cronin (0-2), David Spillane. Subs: Niall McCarthy, Cian Tobin, Mike McCarthy, Eric O’Donoghue and Eoin Cronin
SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP
Spa Merchandise Shop is open every Saturday morning from 10am – 11am. Any enquiries contact Mathilda on 0876487356.
SENIOR LADIES FIXTURES
Reminder ladies extra training this week Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in preparation for the championship which starts next bank holiday Monday. Fixtures below - all games will be on Monday so try and organize work etc.
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE
Rd1 - Monday 3rd August @8pm (away) Castleisland Desmonds v Spa
Rd 2 - Monday 10th August (home) Spa v Finuge/St Senans
Rd 3 - Monday 17th August (away) Corca Dhuibhne v Spa
Rd 4 - Monday 24th August (home) Spa v Kilcummin
Rd 5 - Monday 31st August (home) Spa v Austin Stacks
Rd 6 - Monday 7th September (away) ISG v Spa
Rd 7 - Monday 14th (away) Scartaglin v Spa
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL - Sunday 20th/Monday 21st September
U16 CO LEAGUE SPA 5-13 GNEEVEGUILLA 3-12
Spa U16's played their first county league game against Gneeveguilla in a sunny Spa on Monday the 20th of July. With injuries to a few key players, a few players from the U14's were brought into the squad. Danny Coffey, Emmet Spillane, Aiden Cronin all played well. Emmet came away with 1-01.
The game was a close affair, where Evan O’Neill, Christopher Healy, Donal Hickey & Timmy Moynihan (1-04) all played well. Midfield was nip & tuck with both Luke O’Neill (0-01) & Donagh Fahy (2-05) playing fine games.
The forwards with Kalvin O Sullivan (0-02) from play & Steven Wickham, Aron O’Connor & Cormac Walsh's constant running off the ball & positioning for the kickouts was immense. Rian O’Neill's (1-00) introduction at half time was a perfect boost for the lads in the second half, his constant running from the half back line showed when he chipped in with a goal. Not forgetting our goalkeeper Jack Sullivan, who gave a very impressive performance with some vital saves and some fine kick outs.
All in all a good start to the campaign. Special mention to Oran Daly, David Sullivan & Oran O’Neill who are currently out injured at the moment. Overall a great effort by both teams.
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 Eoin O’Sullivan, Ballinskelligs, who shares the pot of €510 with the club. From now on the draw will move to weekly, and next draw this Friday July 31st at 8pm. Tickets are available online 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.
U12 LEAGUE
Our u12s played Rathmore on Sunday evening and in the A game the result was Spa 3-6 Rathmore 5-11 and in the B game the result was Spa 4-5 Rathmore 4-13. We have very dedicated and skilful young players who give it 100% but we are in a very strong division. Next outing will be Sunday 2nd August at home to Legion at 6pm.
HOW TO LIVESTREAM GAMES
For anyone that wants to livestream the games on Kerry GAA this weekend here is the instruction on how to do so. (Games livestreamed this weekend are Templenoe v Kenmare on Friday at 7pm and Dingle v Legion on Saturday at 3pm)
Visit Kerry GAA website www.kerrygaa.ie - Top of the page will be the option to click live streaming. Click the game you want to watch. Price is €5 per game and will be shown ex VAT (VAT is added on at the end). Enter your details with credit/debit card number (card details will not be stored on the site). You will receive an email with a link to the game. Click this link when the game is due to start
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLUB PASS HOLDERS
For club pass holders pre-registration is needed on the Kerry GAA website for ALL passes. This is needed to get all pass holders registered on the Kerry GAA system to allow them the option, when capacity at games is increased, to apply for a ticket.
Visit Kerry GAA website www.kerrygaa.ie. Top of the page will be the option to click Pass Registration. Select the type of pass you currently hold (Austin Stack Park Development Fund; Cairde Ciarrai; Co Board Official Pass; Croke Park Club Plus Season Ticket; Fitzgerald Stadium Development Scheme; Kerry County & District Pass). Enter your personal details and your pass details (name and number on the pass) and what club are you affiliated with. You will receive an email with an attached PDF file with a barcoded receipt. (THIS IS NOT A TICKET). Keep this email as the details on this receipt will be needed when you are applying for a ticket for future games.
Please note while capacity remains at 200 there is no option for club pass holders to apply for a ticket. Your club pass will allow you to pre-book a ticket to a game when capacity increases or guidelines are changed.
ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.