Club Notes (October 31st 2022)
SPA HALLOWEEN PARTY
Another fantastic fun filled spooky night was had in Spa GAA for our annual Halloween Party last Friday. Thank you to everyone who put so much effort into organising the party and especially to all our younger members with all their spooky costumes. Happy Halloween from all at Spa GAA.
Photos from Anne Holland available here
2022 PwC GAELIC FOOTBALL ALL STARS
Congrats to all players nominated & selected for the 2022 PwC All Stars Gaelic Football team. Kerry have 7 players on the team - Shane Ryan, Jason Foley, Tadhg Morley, Gavin White, Paudie Clifford, Sean O' Shea and David Clifford while David Clifford was also named as the 2022 PwC Gaelic Football Player of the Year.
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the family and friends of Padraig Harnett RIP, Currans and formerly of Upper Park Road, Killarney, who passed away recently. May he Rest in Peace.
LAST FEW SPACES AVAILABLE ON THE HALLOWEEN CAMP
Last few spaces available for the Up & Active Halloween Camp in Spa this week Nov 2nd - 4th! The camp is for primary school children & offers a fun-filled 3 days of games and activities in a safe and spacious environment with indoor & outdoor facilities. To book a place please contact Evan (0871496951) or Dan (0857386444).
CONGRATULATIONS TO ST BRENDANS KILLARNEY
Congratulations to The Sem on their win over Mercy Mounthawk in the O'Sullivan Cup Kerry Colleges Final. Well done to the team & management with special mention to Timmy Moynihan, Luke O'Neill, Kieran Herlihy, Donal O'Doherty, Dr Gary Stack, Dylan Vaughan and Arthur Fitzgerald.
U15 EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 SEMI FINAL
Our U15’s welcomed Fossa to Spa last Monday and playing in driving rain, the two teams played some great football at times. There was only 6 points in it at half time however Spa pushed on in the second half to run out the winners. Kilcummin await Spa in the final (time and date to be confirmed). Thanks to Fossa for a sporting game and for all the parents for braving the driving rain.
SPA GAA LOTTO
Lotto Results 24/10/22: Numbers Drawn: 5, 6, 9, 22. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips to Karen McAuliffe, Tiernaboul; Julie McGowan; Mike Healy c/o McSweeneys and Con Lynch. Next Monday's jackpot will be €9,000!
Play online on spagaa.com - click here - or tickets on sale in usual outlets. Thank you for your continued support of Spa GAA Club.
A reminder that many Spa lotto annuals are due for renewal in the coming weeks. Please check with your seller or ring Jim Gleeson at 087 6340581. Thank you for your continued support. New members always welcome.
MERCHANDISE SHOP OPENING HOURS
A reminder that the Spa Merchandise Shop will be open on Fridays at 7pm (instead of Saturday mornings). Any enquiries please contact Leanne directly on 085 7762411.
CAIRDE SPA DRAW - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Spa GAA recently launched a one-off Cairde Spa fundraising draw to raise funds for the development of our grounds and facilities. There are 10 great prizes up for grabs, including over €20,000 in cash prizes, and the draw will take place this December! Tickets are on sale through our website spagaa.com or from club members and officers. Apart from ongoing and essential maintenance work, the club has a number of development projects in the pipeline.
The money is being raised towards improving our grounds to provide top class facilities that can be used year-round, including -
Car Parking
Perimeter Fencing for Pitches
Ladies / Juveniles Dressing Rooms
Outdoor Skills Wall
Player dugouts for senior & juvenile pitches
Safety enhancements & lighting on the walking track
Landscaping
Scoreboard
Viewing gallery to the Sports Hall
Alignment of entrance to the grounds
Remembrance Garden
Patrons Coffee Dock
We are calling on everyone to get behind the fundraiser. Our vision is to provide top class grounds and facilities where everyone is welcome to use and participate fully in our activities, games and culture. In order to achieve this vision, we are setting out exciting new developments and investments in our facilities - and we need your support.
Thank you as always for your ongoing support. (Any queries pls contact 0851216359)
The ten great prizes up for grabs are: 1st Prize: €15,000 - 2nd Prize: €3,000 - 3rd Prize: €2,000 - 4th Prize: €1,000 - 5th Prize: Two Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for 2 people at the Killarney Park Hotel - 6th Prize: €500 Voucher for Killarney Furniture & Carpet Centre - 7th Prize: €300 Voucher for O’Sullivan’s Cycles - 8th Prize: €250 Voucher for Killarney Oils - 9th Prize: €150 Voucher for Killarney Hardware - 10th Prize: Signed Kerry Jersey.
Cairde Spa Draw Tickets - Click Here
31 CARD DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP OF KERRY
The postponed Finals of the 2020 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry will take place at the Torc Hotel on Friday November 25th. Best of luck to all teams.
ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the Spa notes please contact the club PRO on 085 1216359 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 8pm on Sundays.