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Club Notes (May 31st 2021)

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN O’DONOGHUE 
Congratulations to John O'Donoghue who is set to take up Cllr Michael Gleeson's seat on Kerry County Council. Cllr Gleeson announced his retirement a couple of weeks ago and John, Chairman of the Kerry Independent Alliance party, will take over from him at the next council meeting. 

NATIONAL LEAGUES 
Congratulations to both Kerry senior football teams who recorded wins over the weekend. The Kerry Ladies defeated Clare by 4-13 to 3-11 and have qualified for the semi-finals. Next Sunday they play Wexford at home at 2pm in Rd3 of the National Leagues.  

The Kerry footballers overcame Roscommon in the third round of the League on Sunday by 2-15 to 1-12 and have topped the Division 1 South group. The play Tyrone in the National League semi-finals on June 12th/13th (Kerry venue).  

Well done to both teams and managements, especially our Spa members Niamh Kearney, Cassandra Buckley, Liam Kearney and Dara Moynihan. 

U11 GO GAMES 
U11 Go Games Phase 1 begins next week with Spa A & B in the Dara Moynihan/Paul Murphy group. The fixtures are as follows and all games have a 6.30pm throw-in. 

  • Rd1 Thursday June 10th Spa v Firies (away)

  • Rd2 Thursday June 17th Spa v Rathmore (away)

  • Rd3 Thursday June 24th Spa v Glenflesk (home)

  • Rd4 Thursday July 1st Spa v Legion (home)

  • Rd5 Thursday July 8th Spa v BYE

U13 FIXTURES 
U13 Co League Phase 1 commences on Sunday June 13th with Spa in Division 4 South. The fixtures are as follows and all games have a 6pm throw-in. 

  • Rd1 Sunday June 13th Spa v Dromid/Waterville (home)

  • Rd2 Sunday June 20th Spa v Milltown/Castlemaine (home)

  • Rd3 Sunday June 27th Spa v Currow (away)

  • Rd4 Sunday July 4th Spa v St Michael’s Foilmore (away)

  • Rd5 Sunday July 11th Spa v Kenmare (away)

  

U15 FIXTURES 
Spa are in Division 1B of the U15 Co Leagues and the fixtures are as follows and all games have a 7pm throw-in. 

  • Rd1 Wednesday June 9th Spa v Legion (away)

  • Rd2 Wednesday June 16th Spa v Ardfert (away)

  • Rd3 Wednesday June 23rd Spa v Listowel Emmets (home)

  • Rd4 Wednesday June 30th Spa v Milltown/Castlemaine (away)

  • Rd5 Wednesday July 7th Spa v Laune Rangers (home)

MINOR CO LEAGUE 
The Co Minor League kicks off on the bank holiday Monday. Spa are in Div 5A (15-13-11 a-side) and their fixtures are as follows and all games have 7.30pm throw-in. 

  • Rd1 Monday June 7th Spa v An Ghaeltacht (away)

  • Rd2 Monday June 14th Spa v St Senans (home)

  • Rd3 Monday June 21st Spa v Tarbert (away)

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 for Boys & Girls (3-7yrs) on Saturdays 10am-11am 

  • U8/U10/U12 Girls on Saturdays 10am-11am 

  • U14 Girls on Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm 

  • U16 Girls on Thursdays 7-8pm & Sundays 11am – 12.15pm 

  • U9 Boys on Saturdays 10am - 11.15am 

  • U11 Boys on Mondays & Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm 

  • U13 Boys on Wednesdays & Sundays 6.45pm - 8.15pm 

  • U15 Boys on Mondays & Fridays 7.30pm - 9.00pm  

 

2021 MINOR & U20 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP 
The 2021 Munster U20 Football Championship draw for Kerry is as follows-

July 15th: Semi-Final - Kerry v Cork (7.30pm, Pairc Ui Chaoimh) with the winner playing in the Munster U20 Football Final on July 22nd.

The 2021 Munster Minor Football Championship is as follows-

July 30th: Semi-Final - Kerry v Cork/Waterford (7.30pm, Austin Stack Park or Pairc Ui Chaoimh) with the Munster Minor Football Final scheduled for August 11th. 

 

SPA LOTTO RESULTS 24/05/21
Numbers drawn: 3, 5, 9, 16. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips go to Michael Moynihan, Ann Marie Clifford, Michael Foley and Pat Connolly.

Next week's JACKPOT is €5,000.

Tickets on sale online here 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.    

 

SUPPORTERS ALLOWED AT GAMES 
From June 7th up to 100 spectators will be allowed attend outdoor events such as football games. This number will increase to 200 on July 5th with a further increase on numbers expected from July 19th.  

There are also a number of sporting events listed as ‘pilot’ events for larger gatherings over the next couple of months, and as well as golf, rugby and soccer matches, these pilot events include Division 1 and Division 2 of the Lidl Ladies National League Finals in June, the Munster Hurling semi-final between Cork and Limerick in July and the Connaught Football Championship clash between Galway and Roscommon. 

 

LEAVING CERT 
Best wishes to all students who will be starting their Leaving Cert exams next Wednesday June 9th. 

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REGISTRATION 
Final call for registration as the deadline is May 31st. Anyone who has yet to register please do immediately on www.spagaa.com  - click the link

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