Club Notes (May 17th 2021)
CO CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON SATURDAY MAY 22ND
Spa GAA Club are taking part in the annual County Clean Up in two locations within the community.
*The Clean Up is to be done in small groups or family groups only in compliance with Covid restrictions* Volunteers needed for next Saturday May 22nd:
1 - Lissivigeen & surrounds (meet at the school at 11.15am)
2 - Spa & surrounds (meet at the clubhouse at 11.15am)
Vests & Bags will be provided, and volunteers asked to bring gloves and pickers (anyone with spare pickers we can borrow please drop them to the club before Saturday morning).
The litter picking on the local roads is for the whole community, so please spread the word, everyone welcome. Any queries contact 0851216359 or ️0872130973.
NATIONAL LEAGUES
Kerry opened their National League with a big win over Galway on Saturday while the Kerry hurlers were defeated by Offaly on Sunday in Rd2 of the Hurling Leagues. Next Sunday May 23rd there are three Kerry teams in action on Sunday – at 1pm the Kerry hurlers are home to Meath in Rd3 of the Hurling League, at 1.45pm the Kerry footballers meet Dublin in Thurles in Rd2 of the Football Leagues and at 3pm the Kerry Ladies begin their league campaign away to Meath. Best of luck to all.
2021 MINOR & U20 FIXTURES
The 2021 Munster Minor and Under 20 Championship Draws took place last Thursday evening. Dates, Times and Venues will be confirmed by Munster CCC on Tuesday May 18th.
In the 2021 U20 Championship Kerry will meet Cork in the Munster semi-finals, while in the 2021 Minor Championship Kerry will play the winner of Cork/Waterford in the Munster semi-finals.
(For the deferred 2020 Minor All Ireland semi-final, our Kerry minors will play Roscommon on July 10th/11th with the All Ireland Minor Football Final taking place the following week.)
DATES CONFIRMED FOR 2021 MUNSTER FOOTBALL & HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Munster CCC have confirmed the dates, times and venues for the 2021 Munster Senior Hurling and Football Championships.
The Munster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals will take place on Saturday June 26th with Limerick hosting Waterford at 3pm while Clare travel to Killarney to play Kerry at 7pm. The Munster Senior Football Semi-Finals will take place on Saturday July 10th with Cork meeting the winners of Limerick and Waterford at 3pm while the defending Munster Football champions Tipperary await the winners of Kerry and Clare at 7pm.
The Munster Senior Hurling Championship will get underway on Sunday June 27th with Waterford taking on Clare at 3:15pm in Semple Stadium Thurles. The winners will play Tipperary a week later on Sunday July 4th while the previous evening (July 3rd), defending Munster and All-Ireland Champions Limerick will play Cork at 7pm in Semple Stadium Thurles.
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.
Our Coiste na nÓg Training Schedule is as follows:
ABC/Academy
Boys & Girls (3-7yrs): Saturdays 10am-11am:
GIRLS
*U8/U10/U12 Girls: Saturdays 10am-11am
*U14 Girls: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm
*U16 Girls: Thursdays 7-8pm & Sundays 11am – 12.15pm
BOYS
*U9 Boys: Saturdays 10am - 11.15am
*U11 Boys: Mondays & Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm
*U13 Boys: Wednesdays & Sundays 6.45pm - 8.15pm
*U15 Boys: Mondays & Fridays 7.30pm - 9.00pm
REGISTRATION
Thank you to everyone who has completed their registration so far. Registration is still open on spagaa.com.
SPA LOTTO RESULTS 10/05/21
Numbers drawn: 12, 14, 23, 26. No winner and Lucky Dips receive €50 each to Mary Brosnan, Mike O’Leary, Breda Moynihan and Billy Morris.
Our weekly Monday night Lotto draws continue and next week's JACKPOT is €7,200.
Tickets on sale 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.
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.
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ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.