Set Dancing
Junior Set Dancing for beginners/Intermediate recommencing Monday 9th September 5pm to 6pm, contact Tríona 0876808962 for more info
Good Luck
Wishing the best of luck to Dara, Liam, Niall and the Kerry team and management in the All Ireland Final replay on Saturday.
Scór 2019/2020
Any juvenile club members who may be interested in participating in the forthcoming Scór competitions are invited to contact Spa Scór Officer Eileen Aherne at 087-9940594 by Monday 30th Sept. Scór na nÓg - under age of 17 on Jan 1st 2020 / Scór na bPaistí - Primary school children. Scór categories - Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation/Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Léiriú/Drama, Ballad Group, Set Dancing and Table Quiz
Spa Review
Our Spa Review booklet is now available from the clubhouse reception and from Daly’s Supervalu. The annual booklet covers all that is happening in our club, from football to Scór, 31 Card Drive, Lily of Killarney, clubhouse developments, Health & Wellbeing, features on some of the people and moments that have shaped our club history and much more. While the Review was a regular publication many years ago, this is the fourth edition of the revised booklet and we would like to thank everyone who has helped in its creation.
Special thanks to KC Print, Joanne O’Carroll at The Graphics Effect and all those who contributed through photos, features, articles, interviews and all who have helped in tracing our club history through the years.
Family Fun Day
Our Family Fun Day will now take place on SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER from 2pm – 5pm! There will be games, challenges, bake sale, BBQ, face painting, Junior Bake Off, Teddy Bear Fashion Show and lots more for all ages. Everyone welcome.
Sports Hall and Meeting Room Hire
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 657 7312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 940 3508
Lotto Results 03/09/2019
Numbers drawn: 1, 3, 14, 24. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Rose Shine, Noreen Flaherty, Sarah Barry, Norita Cronin and Danny O’Sullivan Junior (annual ticket holder’s monthly draw). Next draw on Monday September 9th in the Killarney Oaks Hotel and Jackpot is now €8,300!
Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
U11 East Kerry League Spa 3-11 Glenflesk 4-9
This was another exciting encounter in the U11 category between Spa and Glenflesk. All the ingredients were there for a very close game and all to play for the win, down to the last kick. Spa started very strong going 2-03 to 0-2 points up after ten minutes. Both teams exchanged a few more scores bringing it to Spa 2-06 to Glenflesk 1-04 at half time. The second half Glenflesk started the strongest bringing the game to level. Both teams took a 1 point lead on many occasions but in the end Glenflesk came away with a 1 point win.Well done to all the players in both teams in providing a great game of football. We are home again next Wednesday night at 7pm to Gneeveguilla.
Our second team travelled to Fossa on the same night and played out another thrilling game, both teams showed great skill and determination, however, Fossa came out winners in the end. Well done to everyone involved.
Senior Co League Rd 11: Spa 2-15 Templenoe 1-7
Spa played their final Co League game at home on Sunday afternoon, and after leading by 2-08 to 0-4 at the break, Spa won out by 2-15 to 1-7. They have finished on 12 points and secured their place in Division 1 for 2020. Team: James Devane, Brian Devane, Brian Lynch, Eoghan Cronin, Ciaran Spillane, Eoin Fitzgerald, Dan O’Donoghue, Shane Cronin, Michael McCarthy, Michael Foley, Niall McCarthy, David Spillane, Michael O’Donoghue, Evan Cronin
Henry Deane Cup
Spa Senior men played their Bantry Blues counterparts in the annual Henry Deane Cup on Wednesday, the 4th of September. The game was played in Spa. In a very close and competitive match the sides were level at half-time. The second half saw the forwards of Spa gain control and driven on from the back Spa took a five point lead. Bantry responded well but Spa continued to drive forward and emerged victorious. Michael O Donoghue, Spa captain, lifted the Cup which was presented by the president of Bantry Blues: Fr. Joe McCarthy.
Henry Deane, who sadly passed away in 2010, helped forge strong links between both clubs, especially at underage level. The links continue as was seen a year ago when Bantry Ladies played Spa Ladies for the Cup. Furthermore, the links were very evident when Spa U11’s were invited to Bantry during the summer for a blitz.
Henry, who became close friends with Brian Gleeson, even trekked the country supporting Spa whenever he could. He was in attendance when Spa claimed a Munster Intermediate title in Mallow ten years ago. A GAA fanatic, Henry helped form a friendship between two Clubs on opposite sides of the border and his strong message of supporting Club football lives on each year as we remember him in our games.
Go For Life
Jim Gleeson-087 6340581-invites feedback from members re. 'Go For Life' sport initiative. This provides grants for sport and physical activity for 'older people'. Walking Football in our sports hall has been suggested as a possible activity suitable for women and men. Expressions of interest and/or comments are very welcome.
Design the Sign for Spa Merchandise Shop
The club are running a competition for the best sign for our merchandise shop in its new location at the top of the stairs in reception. The competition is open to everyone and the winner with the best design will receive a €50 voucher for the Spa shop. Entries to be dropped to the lotto box in the reception area before 2pm on Saturday September 14th – and mark your name, age (for juveniles) and contact details on the design. Winner will be announced during the club Family Fun Day.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Tuesday September 10th: EK U14 Division 3 Final Spa v Firies (in Fossa at 6.30pm)
- Wednesday September 11th: EK U11 Spa v Gneeveguilla (in Spa at 7pm)
- Sunday September 22nd: Senior Ladies Division 2 Co semi-final v Scartaglen (in Scartaglen at 12noon)
East Kerry U21
Congratulations to the East Kerry U21 team and management on their Co Final victory last night over Feale Rangers – special mention to Spa’s Niall McCarthy, Conor Stack, David Spillane, Gary Vaughan, Eoghan Cronin and Sean Cronin (selector).
Club Notes
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 121 6359 before 8pm on Sundays.