Spa played Glenflesk on Tuesday May 2nd 2017 at Rathmore in the Final of Division 2 of the East Kerry Junior League. It was a close game throughout, with Spa winning by the narrowest margin Spa 2-4 Glenflesk 0-9 and retaining the title.
Conor Gleeson opened the scoring with a point before Paul Cahill’s shot hit the back of the net for Spa’s first goal. Shortly after, at the other end, Glenflesk were awarded a penalty which was brilliantly saved by Aaron Farrell but it was re-taken and the second attempt was again superbly saved by Aaron. At half time, Spa led 1-1 to 0-3.
John Falvey pointed early in the second half before Mikey Moynihan slotted home a penalty and two late points from Dion Marcus and John Falvey gave Spa a 2-4 to 0-9 victory. Captain Paul Russell accepted the Cup from East Kerry Board Chairman, Tim Ryan, and league sponsor Ruth Allen from the Kerry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre.
Spa Team East Kerry Junior League Division 2 Final May 2nd 2017
Front L-R: Cian Russell, Mike Murphy, Mikey Aherne, John McKenna, John Falvey, Conor & Jack Gleeson, Dave Devane, Aaron Farrell, Alfie Giles, Brendan Lynch
Back L-R: Jim Morris, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Andrew Fitzgerald, Micheál Kearney, Paul Russell, Hugh O’Donoghue, Eric O’Donoghue, Aydan Mulvaney, Dion Marcus, Shane Fenton, Eoin Fitzgerald
The team and management of Liam Courtney, Neily Kerins, John O’Donoghue and Margaret Doyle
