CO CHAMPIONSHIP RD3 SPA V KERINS O RAHILLYS
Spa hosted Kerins O'Rahillys on Saturday evening in the third and final round of the Co Championship group stages. It was already confirmed before the fixture was made that neither side had qualified for the quarter final stages so the game, although competitive, would not change the rankings in the group.

David Spillane was first on the scoreboard but Rahillys got three points in quick succession - Barry John Keane converting 2 frees before Conor Hayes' shot came back off the upright and Darragh O'Connor collected the loose ball and pointed. The first Spa goal came in the 9th minute, Liam Kearney crossing the pass to Evan Cronin who played in to Mike O'Donoghue and Mike rattled the net. After the first ten minutes, Spa were 1-3 to 0-3 in front. There was no score for the next ten minutes as both sides had a number of turnovers before Ciaran Spillane pointed, and Gary Vaughan with a great run added another a minute later. Conor Hayes pulled one back for Rahillys before the second Spa goal, Brian Lynch with a great diagonal cross to Mike O'Donoghue who kicked it in to the goalmouth and Liam Kearney ran in and finished it to the back of the net. 23 minutes gone and Spa had opened up a 2-3 to 0-4 lead. Tom Hoare did threaten the Spa goal moments later but James Devane did well to deny him. Liam Spillane and Liam Kearney exchanged points with Sean Walsh and Karl Mullins late in the half before Devane had another fine clearance after Darragh O'Connor’s effort to punch over the bar was knocked down by James and cleared. At half time Spa were leading by 2-5 to 0-6.

Points from Tom Hoare (2), Barry John Keane and Cian Sayers quickly reduced that gap as the second half began while Spa added a pointed free from Evan Cronin. David Spillane and Ben Hanafin swapped scores before Eoin Fitzgerald and Diarmuid O'Sullivan were also matched point for point. Rahillys points from Ben Hanafin and Darragh O’Connor followed and made it level pegging at 2-8 to 0-14 as the final quarter began. Spa very much stepped up their game at this stage and points from Liam Spillane and Cian Tobin quickly followed before Ciaran Spillane netted our third goal in the 51st minute - a long ball dropped in to Cian Tobin but as Cian jumped with the keeper and defender the ball broke loose to the ground and Ciaran got the shot in. Cian Tobin added another point shortly after, closing in on goal and opted to punch over the bar. Cian Sayers and Darragh O’Connor pulled two back for the visitors but a final sprint from Spa, Conor Stack setting up Evan Cronin for the fourth and final Spa goal, and late points from Evan and Thomas Cronin, closed out the game at Spa 4-13 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-16.

That was the final round of the Co. Championship group stages with Spa finishing in 3rd place in Group 2. Well done to the team and management. Wishing all our injured players a speedy recovery.

Next competition for the senior side will be the O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Senior Championship. We are away to Rathmore in Rd1, fixture details to be confirmed in due course.

Spa: James Devane, Eric O'Donoghue, Eoin Fitzgerald (0-1), Brian Lynch, Shane Lynch, Shane Cronin, Gary Vaughan (0-1), Liam Kearney (1-1), Ciaran Spillane (1-1), Ryan O'Carroll, Evan Cronin (1-2), Liam Spillane (0-2), Mike O'Donoghue (1-0), Michael Foley, David Spillane (0-2). Subs: Cian Tobin (0-2), Mikey Moynihan, Rian O'Neill, Conor Stack, Thomas Cronin (0-1)

O’SULLIVAN CUP JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SPA V FIRIES
Spa welcomed Firies GAA on Sunday afternoon in the first round of the O'Sullivan Cup Junior Championship. Firies opened up a strong lead early on and with points from Michael Kearney (3) and Mikey Moynihan (‘45), Spa were trailing 0-4 to 2-8 at half time. Adam Dennehy scored the Spa goal as the second half began and points from John Falvey, Thomas Cronin (2), Michael Kearney and Mikey Moynihan followed, but Firies won out well in the end. Final score Spa 1-9 Firies 2-14. Spa now go through to the Bill Tangney Cup with next round fixtures to be confirmed.

Spa: Jack O'Sullivan, Sean Hickey, Brendan Lynch, Dave Devane, Keith Myers, Rian O'Neill, Conor Kerins, Eoin O'Riordan, Mikey Moynihan, Thomas Cronin, Michael Kearney, Donagh Fahy, Adam Dennehy, John Falvey, Michael Horgan. Subs: Michael McCarthy, Mikey Aherne, Ollie Cremin

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP
East Kerry Minor Championship Rd1 Spa v Firies next Sunday October 2nd at 12noon (in Spa).

UP & ACTIVE HALLOWEEN CAMP
After a fantastic response to the Up and Active camp over the summer, the Halloween camp is here and it's time to have fun again! This Mid-Term, the camp will offer your child a fun-filled three days of games and activities in a safe and spacious environment with indoor and outdoor facilities. The list below outlines *some* of the activities that your child will enjoy – Soccer, Gaelic Football, Tag Rugby, Olympic Handball, Hockey, Volleyball, Rounders, Athletics, Art, Basketball and Fun games. We will also have a fancy dress party on Friday and there will be prizes for the best costumes. All 3 instructors are fully qualified teachers with years of experience. The camp is for children attending primary school. Dates: Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th November 2022 from 9am - 1pm at the Spa GAA grounds. To book your place in the camp please contact Evan Cronin on 0871496951 or Dan O'Donoghue on 0857386444. Limited spaces available so get your name in to avoid disappointment. The prices for the camp are €45 per child and €40 for second child in family.

SPA GAA LOTTO
Lotto Results 19/09/2022: Numbers Drawn 8, 18, 20, 28. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips to

Eimear Cronin, Ger Moynihan, Eileen Herlihy and Kalum O'Connelly. This Monday's JACKPOT is €8,000 and tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or in usual outlets. 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.

CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the O'Connor family on the passing of Brenda O'Connor RIP, Knockaninane West. Condolences also to Timmy Clifford and family on the passing of his father Jerry Clifford RIP, Clasheens, Killarney. May they Rest in Peace.

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.