Club Notes (October 18th 2021)
CO CHAMPIONSHIP RD1 FIXTURES CONFIRMED
The details of Rd1 of the Kerry Co Championship have been confirmed and are as follows:
SATURDAY OCT 30TH
Feale Rangers v South Kerry (3pm, Milltown)
Spa v Legion (3pm, Fitzgerald Stadium)
St Kierans v Kerins O'Rahillys (5pm, Austin Stack Park)
Austin Stacks v East Kerry (7pm, Austin Stack Park)
SUNDAY OCT 31ST
Templenoe v Shannon Rangers (1pm, Fitzgerald Stadium)
Kenmare Shamrocks v St Brendan's (3pm, Fitzgerald Stadium)
West Kerry v Dr Crokes (3pm, Austin Stack Park)
Dingle v Mid Kerry (5pm, Austin Stack Park)
This is a knockout competition and all games will have extra time if necessary & result on the day.
THANK YOU
A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers & all our CE workers who have kept our club and grounds going over the past 19 months! We're delighted to be able to open our doors again, still with some restrictions, and welcome everyone back!
SYMPATHY
Our deepest condolences to Siobhan, Jim Bob, Ann and all the family and friends of the late Jimmy O'Brien, RIP. May he Rest In Peace.
U9 BOYS END OF YEAR
Our u9 boys had their last training session this week. Coach and legendary Paudie O'Mahoney brought along his medal collection to show our young members. They were delighted to see a senior All Ireland medal along with other great memorabilia. Thanks to all the coaches throughout the year. As a treat the boys received a bag of goodies for all their hard work in 2021.
U8 GIRLS END OF YEAR
Our u8 girls had their final session for 2021 with a fun game against Fossa. A beautiful sunny morning in Spa gave the spectators a chance to see the girls in action. Well done to all and their dedicated coaches Denise, Orla, Ann Marie, Denis, Carolyn and Michelle.
FUN FOR EVERYONE HALLOWEEN CAMP
There will be a FUN FOR EVERYONE 3-day Halloween Camp at the Spa GAA club grounds from Wednesday Oct 27th to Friday Oct 29th (9am – 1pm). Spa has a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, and this fun-filled mid-term Camp is for primary school children and includes activities such as gaelic football, art, treasure hunts, basketball, tag rugby, rounders, halloween fancy dress party and much more.
Contact Evan Cronin (0871496951) or Dan O'Donoghue (0857386444) to book. **Limited spaces available**
SPA LOTTO RESULTS 11/10/21
Numbers drawn: 4, 15, 25, 27. No winner and €50 lucky dips to Cormac Cronin, Budge Grady, Shane Cronin and Tara Fleming. Annual ticket holders monthly draw winner is Aoife & Ciara O’Connell.
Next week’s jackpot is €5,000 and tickets are 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.
THURSDAY NIGHT GAMES ON THE BIG SCREEN
Our next game on the big screen in Spa this Thursday October 21st will be the 2019 Co Championship Final East Kerry v Dr Crokes. Starts at 8pm and everyone welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and watch the game back on the big screen. Any questions contact 0851216359
WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA
Kerry GAA are giving one lucky winner a prize of a lifetime, a brand new 3-bedroom house in Killarney. This is the top prize in the April 2022 draw, but there will be several bonus draws for ticket holders between now and then, including cash prizes and match tickets! The next bonus draw for ticket holders will take place on October 28th when three people will win €1000 each.
Tickets are on the Kerry GAA website, they can be purchased at the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlet Centre or hard copy tickets available from our club Secretary Patrick or from 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. NB: The sooner you purchase a ticket, the more draws you will be included in.
CO MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Well done to the East Kerry minor team & management who defeated Austin Stacks on Saturday afternoon in the Co Minor Championship quarter final. They now play North Kerry next Saturday October 23rd in the semi-finals (Mid Kerry v St Kierans in the other semi-final). Best of luck, with special mention to our Spa players Rian O’Neill, Jack O’Sullivan, Luke O’Neill and Timmy Moynihan and selector John O’Neill.
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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.