PHASE 1 EASING OF RESTRICTIONS
This week Ireland begins Phase 1 easing of restrictions. The advice remains very much to continue to stay home and limit movement to essential travel only, and people are also being advised to wear face coverings or face masks in public spaces. A number of businesses have reopened (Hardware, DIY, repair shops etc) as well as healthcare businesses (opticians, dentists etc) and construction and outdoor work has recommenced. The 5km exercise limit is still in place during Phase 1, and some outdoor sports like golf and tennis can go ahead with 2-4 people. A maximum of 4 people from different households can also meet outdoors. Phase 2 is scheduled to begin on June 8th and at all times the situation is being monitored so the easing of restrictions can be altered or reversed depending on how the virus continues to spread.
ALL GAA ACTIVITY STILL SUSPENDED
While the country is still under restriction of movement and activity, the club grounds and facilities will remain closed completely until further notice from GAA headquarters. There is hope of some GAA returning during the summer, but for now, players, members and the general public are not allowed use of Club Grounds or Facilities for any activity including training or recreational while the current restrictions are in place.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Dennehy family, Kilbrean, on the passing of Neil Dennehy RIP. Sympathy also to the O’Leary families, Lissivigeen, and the Murphy family, Park Road, on the death of Joe Murphy RIP, formerly of Araglen Rest, Park Rd, who has died in Australia.
SPA LOTTO
The Spa Lotto remains suspended for the foreseeable future. The expiry dates of annual tickets and online tickets will be extended to compensate for weeks when Lotto is not held.
VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE THAT NEEDS HELP AT THIS TIME
Spa GAA are part of the Community Volunteer programme and as well as the Kerry Volunteers helpline, we have a list of club members in different areas that have offered to be available if called upon during these few weeks. If anyone needs help with shopping, deliveries etc please contact either the
Kerry Community Volunteers (tel 1800 807 009 / text 50555 / email covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie)
OR contact the club directly: Patrick (0876332773), Michael (0858213027), Conor (0872565142) or Deirdre (0851216359).
SPA ARCHIVES
Thank you to everyone who is sending in photos, programmes, newspaper clippings etc of Spa over the years! We are going through our history of teams, events and members over the years, and they can be found on our website (spagaa.com) or our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). If you have any old photos, newspaper clippings, programmes etc, please send them on to 0851216359 (text or what’s app), email pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or private message our Spa social media pages.
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ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.