UPCOMING FIXTURES
Monday July 5th EK Minor League Spa v BYE
Monday July 5th Senior Ladies Donal Curtin Cup Spa v Finuge/St Senans (home, 7.30pm)
Tuesday July 6th East Kerry Junior League Spa v Firies (home, 7.30pm)
Wednesday July 7th U15 Co League Spa v Laune Rangers (home, 7pm)
Thursday July 1st U11 Go Games Spa v BYE
Sunday July 11th U13 Co League Spa v Kenmare (away, 6pm)
Sunday July 11th U14 Girls Spa v MKL B (away, 6.30pm)
Best of luck to all teams and managements. In the event of any changes to fixtures, the most up to date list will be on the spagaa.com website calendar.
CO LEAGUE RD3 DIVISION 1A SPA V JOHN MITCHELS
On Saturday night Spa came away from Tralee with a win after leaving it very late to come good against John Mitchels. The scoring was close throughout, the sides level a total of nine times during the game, but a late burst from Spa secured the valuable two Co League points. Spa welcome Dingle on July 17th/18th in the next round.
CO LEAGUE RD3 DIVISION 6C SPA B V DINGLE B
Spa welcomed Dingle on Sunday afternoon in horrendous conditions, with Dingle winning well on the day by 0-2 to 2-13. In the next round on July 17th/18th Spa B will be away to Firies B.
KERRY TEAMS
Good luck to all the Kerry teams in action this weekend.
The Kerry Senior Ladies play Galway this Friday July 9th in Rd1 of the Championship (7.30pm, venue TBC).
On Saturday July 10th the Kerry senior team play in the Munster semi-final against Tipperary (7pm, Semple Stadium) and the Kerry hurlers play Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup (7pm, Pairc Tailteann).
Then on Sunday the 2020 deferred All Ireland Minor semi-final Kerrv Roscommon will take place at the LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 2.30pm.
Best of luck to all teams and managements especially Dara Moynihan, Niamh Kearney, Cassandra Buckley and Ciara Moynihan.
MINOR EAST KERRY LEAGUE RD1 SPA V GNEEVEGUILLA
Our Spa minors travelled to Gneeveguilla last Thursday for the first round of the East Kerry minor league where both sides served up a very entertaining draw. The teams were evenly matched in the first half, Gneeveguilla with a 0-9 to 0-7 lead at the half time break.
Gneeveguilla goaled early in the second half and extended their lead to seven points at 1-11 to 0-7 before the water break. Spa however, put in a strong final quarter and a goal brought them right back in contention, and the game finished all square at 1-13 apiece. Well done to the team and management.
U11 GO GAMES PHASE 1 COMPLETED
Spa finished their first phase of u11 county league games against near neighbours Legion last Thursday evening. Spa have had 2 teams in action, an u10 team and u11, throughout this phase. They have played against Firies, Rathmore, Glenflesk and Legion and played some outstanding football. This is certainly a group for the future.
Thanks to all the coaches, parents, referees and all the young players.
U15 CO LEAGUE SPA V MILLTOWN/CASTLEMAINE
Our U15’s travelled to Milltown / Castlemaine last Wednesday evening in blistering sunshine and came away empty handed for their first loss of the season. After a bright start, it was one way traffic for the remainder of the game. Although our boys had a couple missing through injury their hosts were much the stronger outfit on the night.
Thanks to Milltown Castlemaine for a sporting game and hopefully we’ll meet again soon.
U12 GIRLS SPA V DR CROKES
Our second fixture of the U12 Girls Season took place last Wednesday away to Dr Crokes. The sun was still splitting the stones at throw in and it was a fabulous contest for the first three quarters of the game. There was some lovely scores from both sides & it was great to see some of the basic skills on display. We finished the half ahead by one or two points and carried this lead into the final quarter. But alas we just rang out of steam and Crokes kicked on in the final quarter to be deserved winners on the night.
Well done to all the girls tonight who are improving week by week.
In the next game our girls made the trip to Kenmare to play Inbhear Sceine Gaels last Friday. In contrast with last Wednesday, the weather was grey & drizzly and our girls got off to a slow start. ISG were much the stronger outfit in the first half and worked up a formidable lead of 11 points by half time. But credit to our girls, who played brilliantly in the second half and reduced to margin to 4 points at one stage. ISG's lead ultimately was too big to bridge and they came away with the points.
Many thanks to ISG for a sporting fixture and we will regroup again to play Laune Rangers next Friday July 9th @6,15pm in Spa.
SENIOR LADIES DONAL CURTIN CUP ROUND 1
Spa 0-6 Na Gaeil 2-7: Our senior ladies started their campaign away in Tralee last Monday evening. All players tried hard and never gave up. Na Gaeil were the stronger team on the night and deserved the win. It was great to see our U16 players Aoife and Isabel make their senior debut and played a stormer. Well done girls.
Next game is home to Finuge/St Senans Monday July 5th at 7.30pm.
EAST KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE SPA V KILCUMMIN
Spa were at home last week against Kilcummin in round two of the East Kerry Junior League. The visitors had a strong first half with a solid lead at half time, leading by 1-9 to 0-2. Both sides had some good passages of play in the second half with Kilcummin winning on the night by 1-15 to 1-4.
Spa are home to Firies next Tuesday July 6th at 7.30pm in the next round.
CHANGE TO EAST KERRY MINOR LEAGUE
There has been an update on our East Kerry minor league fixtures with an extra round added to Group 3. The new dates are as follows:
Monday July 5th Spa v BYE
Monday July 12th Spa v Cordal/Scartaglin (home 7.30pm)
Monday July 19th Spa v Beaufort (home 7.30pm)
Monday July 26th Spa v Currow (away 7.30pm)
LOST PROPERTY
A chain was lost in Spa recently - a gold chain with 1 large heart and 1 small heart. If found please contact 0858213027.
SPA LOTTO RESULTS 28/06/21
Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 17, 26. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips go to Mary Anne c/o Eileen Hickey, Cormac & Padraig O’Sullivan, Aine Moynihan and Kitty Brennan.
Next week's JACKPOT is €5,400.
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.
JUVENILE TRAINING
Juvenile training continues each week. Spa GAA is open to everyone in Killarney parish and new members are always welcome.
Contact the coaches or Coiste na nÓg Secretary Denise on 0871385612 or spacoistenanog@gmail.com with any queries.
SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP
The Spa GAA merchandise shop (top of the stairs in reception) will be open on Saturday mornings from 10am - 11am.
Any queries on gear for adults or juveniles please contact Mathilda on 087 6487356.
HEALTH & WELLBEING TRAINING
There will be a webinar this Wednesday July 7th on the role of the Healthy Club Officer if anyone would like to take part or learn more about the role. Visit learning.gaa.ie to register or contact the Spa Health & Wellbeing Officer Margaret Doyle on 0879181970.
ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.