Match Report 15th August 2016

Coiste na nÓg

U-14 Div 5 East Kerry Final

Spa played a physically stronger Scart/Cordal Team in Fitzgerald Stadium last Monday night. Even though Spa conceded a couple of early goals they never gave in. Riain O’Neill defended exceptionally well winning most of the ball going down the middle. He linked well with Ethan O’Neill who fed some great ball into Cian Murphy who in turn crashed a couple of great balls to the net. In the second half Eoghan Mulvany got onto some great ball and made some surging runs up the pitch finishing a fantastic ball to the oppositions net. However on the night a much stronger Scart/Cordal Team won well in the finish. However it was very reassuring to note that many of the Spa team will be under age again next year, whereby they’ll be a year older and stronger.

U-16 Co League

Spa U-16s took to the field away against Ardfert in a top of the table clash last Wednesday night. Spa were missing a number of starters but played courageously. Ardfert grabbed the initiative early on scoring a brace of goals. Sean Cahill in midfield got on the end on a great move to crash a ball to the Ardfert net to keep the boys in blue in contention. Some great defending by Alan O’Sullivan kept the game tight. The introduction of the two Cremin brother Oliver and Connie brought fresh impetus in the 2^nd half. However as the game wore on Ardfert scored some important points and were worthy winners. Spa now play Beale at home next Wednesday night at 7pm in the County League Semi final.Team: Adam Kelly, Alan O’Sullivan, Jordan Leahy, James Lynch, Michael Kearney, Stephen McKenna, Daniel O’Sullivan, Sean Cahill, Dara O’Leary, Tomas Cronin, Evan Jones, Keelan Deegan, Mike Horgan, Ian O’Connell, Cian Murphy.Subs: Oliver Cremin, Connie Cremin.

Minors East Kerry League

A very much depleted Spa team took to the field against Currow last Thursday night. Even though they were missing 5 regulars the Spa men put the home team to the pin on their collars for large periods of the game with Evan Jones and Eoghan Cronin excelling when moved to midfield. Niall McCarthy and  Niall Moynihan scored some points in the second half to keep the Spa in touch but as the 2^nd half wore on Currow ran out worthy winners. Spa will now play the winners of Rathmore/Cordal in the Semi Final of the East Kerry League.

Senior Co. League Rd 9

Spa 1-14 Glenflesk 5-12

The home side raced into an early lead and by half time were 3-9 to 0-6 ahead. Spa tried hard in the second half but Glenflesk ran out convincing winners.

Team: James Devane, Eric O’Donoghue, Matt Moynihan, Eoin Fitzgerald, Shane Fenton, Dan O’Donoghue, Mikey Moynihan, Andrew Fitzgerald, Michael McCarthy, Evan Cronin (0-2), Shane Lynch (0-1), Ciaran Spillane, Shane Cronin (0-1), Mike Stam O’Donoghue (1-8), Michael Foley (0-1).

Subs: Eoghan Cronin, Conor Kearney, Craig Hickey (0-1), Cormac Cronin.

Match Report 8th August 2016

Coiste na nÓg

Spa played St Marys at home last Wednesday night missing a few regulars and put in a excellent performance. The boys in blue were tenacious in defence with imperious Ruairi O’Keeffe standing out and Adam Kelly in goals pulling off fantastic saves.The first half was tit for tat with only 2 points separating the teams at half time. However on the resumption the Spa midfield took over with Evan Jones netting 2 goals and Sean Cahill getting another. At wing forward Tomas Cronin was now getting on the end of a lot of ball scoring 4 points from play. A further goal by Michael Horgan put the game beyond doubt giving the home side a well deserved victory of 4-10 to 1-09 to go top of the table. Spa play Ardfert away next Wednesday night at 7pm.Team: Adam Kelly, Alan O’Sullivan, Jordan Leahy, James Lynch, Ruairi O’Keeffe, Michael Kearney, Stephen McKenna, Evan Jones, Sean Cahill, Tomas Cronin, Keelan Deeganm Connie Cremin, Michael Horgan, Cian Fahy, Ian O’Connell.Subs: Oliver Cremin, Conor Brosnan, Cian Murphy, Daniel O’Sullivan. East Kerry progress to the semi final of  County Minor Championship with a 2-13 to 1-7 win over Dr Crokes last Wednesday in Rathmore. Well done to all especially our Spa players Eoghan Cronin, David Spillane (Capt) , Dara Moynihan, Dion Marcos and Niall McCarthy! All played well on the night.

Ladies Football

Senior ladies played Kilcummin in Rd 7 of the County league away. Lost to a stronger team.

U-16 Girls, travelled to Dingle last week winning with a very impressive scoreline over Dingle/Castlegregory.

Match Report 25th July 2016

Coiste na nÓg

Spa under 11 boys lost their opening east Kerry league game at home to legion on Sunday with a scoreline of 5-11 to 5-13. The boys played against a stiff breeze in the first half & showed well in the half. Cathal Kelly, Timmy Moynihan, Oran Daly, Cormac Walsh, Oran O’Neill, David O’Sullivan & Fionn Daly  linked well with each other. Donal Hickey, Evan O’Neill, Christopher Healy, Eric Moriarty played well after been out for most of the season, in the second half. Johnathon O’Donoghue, Daniel Daly, Con Stack, Oisin McCarthy, Ian Coffey who was playing his first competitive game at this level also played well when called on. Missing for this game was Luke O’Neill, Aron O’Connor & Aiden Cronin, hopefully these guys will be back for our next game.

 

U-14 Boys

With Beaufort leading by 4 points at half time, a much improved second hand performance in the second half helped Spa to victory. Two early points from Beaufort was cancelled out by a well worked goal from spa with Cian Murphy finishing to the net. Another Cian Murphy goal and one from Paul O’Sullivan gave Spa a big lead but this was reduced with four unanswered goals from Beaufort who deserved their lead at half time. In the second half spa lifted their game and raced into 10 point lead with a hat trick of goals from Paul O’Sullivan and a brace from Cian Murphy. The highlight of the game came towards the end of the second half when Cian O’Sullivan pulled off a wonderful save from a penalty  kick in a period when Beaufort where making a major challenge to win this game. Spa held out to record their third win of the campaign. Outstanding performances in this game came from corner backs Sean Hickey and Timothy Moynihan and of course the Spa goalie Cian O’Sullivan with that wonderful penalty save. Final Score Beaufort 9-9 Spa 11-9.

Spa U-16 Boys 

Spa travelled to Ballybunion missing a few players and the long journey didn’t help, Spa battled hard in the first half going in at short whistle 1-7 to 1-3 down having missed a penalty. The concession of sloppy goals early in the second half gave Beale the advantage, Spa fought bravely to close the gap scoring 1-7 without reply but a goal in the last few minutes for Beale gave them the points on this occasion. The management also like to wish Ryan Kelliher the best who recently attended Ireland U-16 Soccer trials last Wednesday.

Minor East Kerry League

Spa 1-15 Scartaglen/Cordal 0-7

Another excellent outing for our minors in Spa. Eoin Carroll scored the first point for Spa followed shortly by the impressive Dion Marcos who rattled the net. Cordal/Scartaglen followed with 2 points. David Spillane and Niall McCarthy rifled through their defence scoring 3 more with Dion Marcos ended the first half with another point. Half time Spa 1-6 Scart/Cordal 0-2

Second half Sub, Conor Stack was excellent when introduced set up scores and scoring himself. Visitors took control of the first quarter of the 2nd half and our lads had to dig deep. Goalie Colm Hickey pulled off great saves. Cian Fahy playing a blinder with 2pts. David Spillane and Oran Claffey lorded midfield. Niall Moynihan was majestic in full forward.  Full back line Ciaran Sheehan, Joey McAuliffe and Stephen McKenna worked tirelessly throughout the game. A brilliant game of football. Speedy recovery to Michael Kearney and Michael Aherne.

Match Report 18th July 2016

Senior Co League

Spa 3-12 St Mary’s 1-17

This was a cracking game from start to finish and a brilliant win for our senior team. Mike Stam O’Donoghue and Michael Foley opened the scoring before a St Mary’s goal in the 6th minute. Evan Cronin replied in style when he buried the ball in the back of the net after a great move between Jamie Spillane and Mike Stam. Mike Stam tapped over another point before hitting a long high ball in towards the small square and Cormac Cronin knocked it down over the St Mary’ keeper to make it 2-3 to 1-4 at the end of the first quarter. Mike Stam hit over another superb score before the break and at half time Spa led by the minimum Spa 2-4 St Mary’s 1-6, with Spa clearing the goal line twice in the closing moments of the half. Mike Stam and Michael Foley swapped scores with St Mary’s before the Caherciveen side started to dominate and by the end of the third quarter Spa were trailing 2-6 to 1-12. Two fine points from Mike Stam and Shane Cronin kept Spa fighting for scores before Shane Cronin worked the ball in to Mike McCarthy who blasted it to the back of the net to make it 3-8 to 1-13 with twelve minutes remaining. It was anyone’s game in the final minutes but Spa held on to win out by the narrowest of margins. Final score Spa 3-12 St Mary’s 1-17. Wishing our injured players a speedy recovery.

Team: James Devane, Alfie Giles, Matt Moynihan, Mikey Moynihan, David Spillane, Dan O’Donoghue, Timmy Hussey, Ciaran Spillane, Mike McCarthy (1-0), Evan Cronin (1-1), Jamie Spillane, Cormac Cronin (1-0), Michael Foley (0-5), Andrew Garnett, Mike Stam O’Donoghue (0-5).Subs: Brian Lynch, Shane Cronin (0-1), Eoin Fitzgerald, Eoghan Cronin.

O’Sullivan Cup Junior Championship QF

Spa 2-17 Gneeveguilla 2-11

Spa had the better play in the first half and with points from Jamie Spillane, David Spillane, Evan Cronin, Shane Fenton and Cormac Cronin (2), they raced into an early 0-6 to 0-4 lead. Jamie Spillane set up Ciaran Spillane for our first goal before Evan Cronin passed in to David Spillane for a second green flag, and by half time our juniors were ahead 2-6 to 1-6. Spa dominated play in the third quarter with Evan Cronin (3), Eoin Fitzgerald and Cormac Cronin all on target. Gneeveguilla however brought the game to within a point but Spa held on with points from Evan Cronin (2), Aydan Mulvaney, Jamie Spillane (2) and Ryan O’Carroll to finish 2-17 to 2-11. We now meet Dr Crokes in the semi finals.

Team: Conor O’Riordan, Eric O’Donoghue, Conor Kearney, Eoin Fitzgerald, Conor Cronin, David Spillane,

Mikey Moynihan, Ciaran Spillane, Corey Doyle, Shane Fenton, Jamie Spillane, Conor Gleeson, Cormac Cronin,

Evan Cronin, Alfie Giles.

 

East Kerry Minor League Rd 2

Spa 2-9 Rathmore 0-9

Wet and windy conditions in Spa as the home-side secured their league victory with a late goal. Spa had the better start to the game and with Eoin Carroll, David Spillane, Micheál Kearney (2), Mikey Aherne and Dion Marcos on target, they led 0-6 to 0-3 at the break. Rathmore were on the attack right from the restart and Colm Hickey in goals had to pull off a super save. Mikey Moynihan pointed for Spa but Rathmore drew level at the end of the third quarter 0-7 each. Gary Vaughan rattled the net for Spa followed by points from David Spillane and Mikey Moynihan making it 1-9 to 0-9 as the game was coming to a close. A late goal from Dion Marcos secured the Spa victory.

Team: Colm Hickey, Ciaran Sheehan, Joe McAuliffe, Daniel Horgan, Fionan Walsh, Mikey Moynihan,

Michael Shannon, David Spillane, Conor Stack, Sean Cahill, Dion Marcos, Eoin Carroll, Mikey Aherne,

Michael Kearney, Gary Vaughan.Sub: Gavin O’Sullivan.

Match Report 11th July 2016

East Kerry Junior League Div 2 Final Replay in Firies

Spa 2-16 Kilcummin 2-15

Great game of evenly matched teams with a mixture of youth and experience. It took over 160 minutes to separate the teams. Padraig Courtney opened the scoring sheet with a point followed by two more unanswered by Corey Doyle and Jamie Spillane. Richie O’Connor registered Kilcummin’s first, with Shane Smyth soon behind. Spa lead the first half throughout with Padraig Courtney and Jamie Spillane getting their 2nd point each. Young Eoghan Cronin found the back of the net for Spa in the 15th minute to stretch the lead. The score going into the second half was Spa 1-7, Kilcummin 0-6 with the help of Jamie’s third point and Mikey Moynihan’s first.

Kilcummin restarted the second half with a scoring onslaught of 1-3 before Jamie Spillane scored a magnificent point in the 18th minute. Padraig Courtney rattled the net with a goal with Dion Marcos first brought the sides level to force a replay 2-11.

Extra time was nail biting stuff and possession was vital down to the last second. Experience of veteran, Conor Gleeson and skill  of Paul Cahill brought us nearer to victory. The defending of Eric O’Donoghue, Conor Cronin and Conor Kearney with a great save from goal keeper from Conor Riordan inched us nearer to glory. However, the calmness and accuracy of Jamie Spillane tipped the balance in our favour on the night with his free taking. Jamie’s point taking  from frees was a huge asset throughout the game. Paul Russell, the Spa winning captain, was elated when he received the winning cup from Chairman Tim Ryan, Chairman of East Kerry Board.

Team: Conor Riordan, Eoin Fitzgerald, Conor Kearney, Paul Russell (Capt), Conor Cronin, Eric O’Donoghue, Eoghan Cronin, Corey Doyle, Shane Fenton, Mikey Moynihan, Jamie Spillane, Conor Gleeson, Aydan Mulvaney, Padraig Courtney and Dion Marcos. Subs: David Devane, Paul Cahill, Brendan Lynch, Brian Devane, Brian Lynch, Andy Fitzgerald, David Carroll,

Hugh O’Donoghue, Michael Shannon, Alfie Giles, Patrick Regan, Michael Kearney, Aaron Farrell, Mike Murphy,

Donal Murphy and Eoin Cronin.

Minor Championship

East Kerry defeated Shannon Rangers  comprehensively last week. They received a bye into the next round. Well done to Captain David Spillane and his team mates.

Match Report 4th July 2016

Galtee Rovers visits Spa

A big thank you to Galtee Rovers, Co. Tipperary, who came to Spa, Sunday morning before the Munster Final. Played our under 12 boys & under 14 girls in two challenge matches. The visitors came out top on both games. Our boys and  girls played well. A big thank you to Bernie Courtney and  parents who gave up their time and culinary skills for this great occasion.

Ladies Football

U-16 Girls

Spa 5-6 Currow 3-6

The girls started back after the break with an impressive win over a great Currow team. Outstanding for Spa was Elizabeth Stack, Mairead Bennett, Eimear Beazley, Meghann Cronin and Aoife Cronin.

East Kerry O’Sullivan Cup Championship

Final score Spa 1-11 Rathmore 1-9. Juniors meet Gneeveguilla in the next round. Great team effort with excellent work from up front Jamie Spillane, Cormac Cronin. Defence was held solid by Eoghan Cronin and Conor Kearney.

Kerry Teams

Well done to the Junior, Minor and Senior Kerry teams on 3 provincial titles won over the week. Special mention to Dara Moynihan with the minor team.

Match Report 27th June 2016

Féile Weekend

A great weekend of football held in Kerry over the weekend. Spa started their campaign at home on Friday with the opening game against Gneeveguilla. Next up in our group was Shondonagh, Co. Westmeath. On Sat we met our, host club St. Mary’s, Kiltoghert Co. Leitrim which was the last game of our group. Later that day we played Brosna in Cordal in the Shield. Unfortunately, we didn’t win but that didn’t dampen the spirits of our young players. A credit to their families as all players behaved impeccably throughout the weekend. The parade on Saturday evening throughout the town was a brilliant experience with a great atmosphere. Huge support for all teams. Sunday ended with a great surprise when President of the GAA  Aogán O’Fearghaíl  visited the clubhouse to meet the teams. A great success with huge thanks to the players, organising committee, Coiste na nOg, 11 host families, parents, coaches, volunteers at the BBQ, First  Aiders, Officers, referees, East Kerry, Kerry GAA. Special mention to Donal Barry, secretary of Feile South West and Mike Piggott for fixtures. Well done to all involved.

Minor East Kerry League

Spa 3-11 Beaufort 3-5

Spa played Beaufort away in the first round of the minor east Kerry league with the away team starting off the brighter with Stephen McKenna outstanding at full back rushing into a 4 point lead. On the resumption the imperious David Spillane scored a fantastic individual goal from midfield putting Spa in the driving seat. Inspirational scores from Gary Vaughan and the injured Niall McCarthy drove on the boys in blue. Beaufort fought courageously back but Spa held on for a win. 

Team: Colman Hickey, Mike Shannon, Stephen McKenna, Daniel Horgan, Fionan Walsh, Eoghan Cronin,

Conor Stack, David Spillane, Oran Claffey, Sean Cahill, Dion Marcus, Eoin O’Carroll, Mike Kearney, Gary Vaughan, Mikey Aherne.Sub: Niall McCarthy.

U-21 County Championship

Spa 1-13 Dr Crokes 2-12

Spa put in a great performance to take the game right to the final minutes. Michael Foley, Evan Cronin and Niall McCarthy gave Spa the early advantage and we had three goal efforts superbly blocked, but Crokes hit back and rattled the net twice in the opening half. Additional points from Evan (2), Mike McCarthy, Conor Kearney and Dan O’Donoghue and Spa trailed 0-9 to 2-5 at half time. Spa opened the second half with a penalty and the teams were level for much of the remainder of the game, but injury hampered their efforts and despite four more points from Evan Cronin, Crokes edged ahead at the end to progress to the next round.Team: Aaron Farrell, Conor Cronin, Timmy Hussey, Eoin Fitzgerald, Shane Cronin, Dan O’Donoghue (0-1),David Spillane, Mike McCarthy (0-1),Ciaran Spillane, Dion Marcos, Conor Kearney (0-1), Aydan Mulvaney, Michael Foley (0-1), Evan Cronin (1-8),Niall McCarthy (0-1).Subs: Michael Shannon, Micheál Kearney. Wishing a speedy recovery to our injured players.

Minor East Kerry League 

Spa 3-14 Beaufort 3-6

Our minors began the league with an away win to Beaufort last Thursday night. Fixtures for the next rounds TBC.

Match Report 20th June 2016

Senior Co League Rd 6

Spa 0-13 Laune Rangers 0-15 The sides were evenly matched in the first half, going point for point until half time. It was 0-8 apiece at the break, the scores from Mike O’Donoghue (0-6(4F)), Mike McCarthy and Michael Foley. Laune Rangers dominated from the restart and Spa replied with scores from Mike O’Donoghue (4f) and Michael Foley but it was Laune Rangers who won out on a scoreline of 0-15 to 0-13. U-21 County Championship: Spa v Dr Crokes on Tuesday June 21st in Spa at 7.00pm. Your support is welcome.

Ladies Football

Senior Mary Jo Curran Cup

Spa 2-8  Currow 0-5

Claire Moynihan had a great game scoring 2-3. A great team effort.

U-14 Girls

Spa lost out to Crokes in the Semi Final of Div 4 of the Co. League in Lewis Road.

Next game for our Senior Ladies is away on Fri July 1st to Annauscaul/Castlegregory at 7pm.

Church gate collection  Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th June. Please contact Assumpta O’Donoghue 087 6779292 if you are available to help. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Match Report 13th June 2016

Coiste na nÓg

U-12 BoysAnother fantastic win by our U-12 boys away to Kilcummin. On a scoreline of 5-17 to 3-7. Everyone of the boys played outstanding football. Special mention to Cormac Walsh, Chris Healy, Cathal Kelly and Oran O’Neill played a important part in this win.

 

Senior Co. League Rd 5

Spa 2-12 Listry 1-11 

Spa raced into an early lead and had 2-4 on the board by the end of the first quarter, scores from Mike McCarthy, Evan Cronin (1-0), Dan O’Donoghue (2), Jamie Spillane and Shane Cronin (1-0). Two more points from Evan Cronin and Mike McCarthy and Spa led 2-6 to 0-3 at the break. Listry put in a blistering third quarter and came within a goal, but second half points from Andrew Garnett, David Spillane, Evan Cronin (2), Mike McCarthy and Craig Hickey earned Spa another valuable 2 county league points.

Team: James Devane, Conor Kearney, Matt Moynihan, David Spillane (0-1), Shane Cronin (1-0), Dan O’Donoghue (0-2), Eoin Cronin, Andrew Garnett (0-1), Eoin Fitzgerald, Mike McCarthy (0-3), Shane Lynch, Michael Foley, Evan Cronin (1-3(1f)), Jamie Spillane (0-1), Alfie Giles.

Subs: Craig Hickey (0-1), Shane Fenton, Cormac Cronin.

 

East Kerry Junior League Division 2 Final

Spa 1-11 Kilcummin 1-11 AET: Played in Rathmore.

Spa had a goal on the board within the opening minute thanks to Dion Marcos and points from Brian Lynch, Shane Fenton and Jamie Spillane and Spa led 1-3 to 0-3. Kilcummin however found the net to level midway through the first half, and by half time Spa trailed 1-5 to 1-3. Spa chased the game for much of the second half and points from Dion Marcos (2), Conor Cronin and Conor Gleeson kept the scores close, and late points from Shane Fenton and Jamie Spillane pushed the game into extra time, the sides level on 1-9 apiece after 60 minutes. The first 10 minutes of extra time and the sides still couldn’t be separated as a Jamie Spillane point cancelled out a Kilcummin score and, in the final few minutes of play, Aydan Mulvaney briefly put Spa in front but Kilcummin equalised to set up a replay. Final score Spa 1-11 Kilcummin 1-11. Details of replay TBC.

Team: Conor Riordan, Brendan Lynch, Eric O’Donoghue, Conor Kearney, Eoin Fitzgerald, Paul Russell,Eoin Cronin, Brian Lynch (0-1), Andy Fitzgerald, Shane Fenton (0-2), Padraig Courtney, Aydan Mulvaney (0-1),Dion Marcos (1-2), Jamie Spillane (0-3(2f)), Conor Gleeson (0-1).

Subs: Dave Devane, Conor Cronin (0-1), Darren O’Connor, Hugh O’Donoghue.

 

Match Report 30th May 2016

Coiste na nÓg

U-12 Boys Played 3 games in the space of a week. While they came up short against Gneeveguilla,they put in 2 outstanding scoring performances at home to Ballylongford/Asdee & away to St Pats, Blennerville 3-19 in the second game & 5-21 in the third game. It would be unfair to mention any one player that played in these game because the whole panel played well.Special mention has to go to Eric Moriarty who is out injured at the moment. We hope he recovers soon, as he is an important player for the team.