Club Notes (November 15th 2021)

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
Congrats to senior player Sinead Cronin and Ian Devane, Kilcummin on their recent nuptials. They had a beautiful day in Kinsale with family and friends.

WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA
Tickets for the Win A House With Kerry GAA draw are available on kerrygaa.ie, in the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlet Centre or from our club Secretary Patrick (087 6332773) or from Co Board Officer John O’Leary (086 3026041). 

When entering your details don’t forget to mention your club SPA GAA in the ‘Additional Information’ section as your club could also win up to €1,500.

The sooner you purchase a ticket, the more draws you will be included in.  

 

SPA LOTTO RESULTS 08/11/21
Numbers drawn: 20, 22, 26, 28. No winner and €50 lucky dips to Sean Devane, Anthony Heery, Karen McAuliffe and Padraig, Anna & David.

Next Monday’s jackpot is €5,200 and tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

Many lotto annuals are due for renewal around this time. Please check with your promoter or ring Jim Gleeson at 087-6340581.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support for our club lotto.    

  

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP Rd1
Spa welcomed Rathmore last Friday night in the opening round of the East Kerry minor (u17) championship.

Aidan Cronin and Ciaran Collins swapped early points before a goal from Darragh Nagle in the 10th minute gave Rathmore the early advantage. A David McCarthy point extended that lead and by the first half water break Rathmore were 0-1 to 1-2 to the good.

Aidan Cronin (2) and Timmy Moynihan replied to reduce the gap before midfielder Fionn Murphy split the posts for Rathmore. Ciaran Collins finished their second goal in the 30th minute but Spa responded immediately as Aidan Cronin rattled the Rathmore net just one minute later, and he added another Spa point before the half time whistle. At the break there was just a point between the sides, Spa trailing 1-5 to 2-3. 

In the third quarter Aidan Cronin (2), Oran Daly and Donagh Fahy all pointed with a lone reply from Rathmore’s Fionn Murphy, and at the second half water break Spa were now ahead at 1-9 to 2-4.

It was too close to call in the latter stages of the game, Fionn Murphy pointing for Rathmore before Ciaran Collins slotted home a penalty in the 50th minute, Rathmore now leading by 1-9 to 3-5. Aidan Cronin and Rathmore midfielder Fionn Murphy swapped points before Donagh Fahy slotted a penalty past the Rathmore keeper in the 60th minute to give Spa the narrowest of leads yet again. Timmy Moynihan kicked the final score of the night with Spa winning in the end by 2-11 to 3-6.

Well done to our minor team and management and in the next round we play Glenflesk (Sunday November 21st at 12noon in Spa). 

 

FREE PARKING IN KILLARNEY 
The Council have confirmed the free parking plans for Killarney town centre (New St, High St, Fair Hill, Glebe, Rock Rd and Lewis Rd) for the month of December.

High St, Rock Rd and Lewis Rd car parks have free parking every day in December while the Glebe and New St (upper section) have free parking until 11am each morning. F

air Hill will have free parking until 1pm every day and the New St (lower section) car park is free until 1pm every day and from 4-6.30pm every afternoon. 

 

O’DONOGHUE CUP SEMI-FINALS
On Sunday evening the draw was made for the 2020 O'Donoghue Cup semi-finals. Spa v Glenflesk (Saturday November 27th at 2pm in Fitzgerald Stadium) and Dr Crokes v Rathmore (fixture details TBC).  

 

CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the Looney family, Headford, on the sudden passing of Donie Looney RIP. Donie was a groundskeeper in Spa for a number of years.

Our sympathies also to the O’Connor family, Minish, on the passing of Bernie O’Connor RIP.

May they Rest in Peace. 

 

MERCHANDISE SHOP OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS ORDERS
The Spa Merchandise Shop (top of the stairs in reception) will be open next Weds Nov 17th from 7pm - 8pm for Christmas orders. Any queries contact Mathilda 087 648 7356 

 

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