Club Notes 15th June 2015

 

Coiste na nÓg

U-10 Boys Still playing Thurs nights in Dr. Crokes in a fun blitz. U-12 Boys Co League Spa played St. Senans away last Sunday in the county league where a great game ensued. The lead changed hands on a number of occasions with the imperious Cian O'Sullivan playing a blinder in goals. Spa began to turn the tide in their favour with brilliant performances by Eoghan Mulvanney and Sean O'Leary eventually getting over the line by a 4.11 to 3.12 margin on victory. Spa travel to Gneeveguila in the next round . U-14 Co league Spa took on a very strong Firies team in Spa last Monday night.Firies took an early lead but Liam Spillane and Diarmuis Cahill fought back with 2 excellent goals. However an injury to midfielder Darragh O'Leary handed the initiative to the visitors whereby the ran up a big lead at half time. Great goalkeeping by Oliver Cremin kept the visitors at bay but try as he did Firies were convincing winners on the night. Spa play Fossa away in the next round on Monday night. Team Oliver Cremin, Ian O'Connell, Michael Horgan , Matt McAulliffe, Conor Brosnan, Michael Kearney, Alan O'Sullivan, Liam Spillane, Darragh O'Leary, Connie Cremin, Tomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Oisin Walsh, Cian Murphy, Adam Kelly. Subs Craig McKenzie Vass, Gary O'Sullivan, Eoghan Mulvaney, Jack O'Connell.

Ladies Football

U-12 Girls Spa 5-2 Castlegregory 2-11 Two great evenly matched teams that resulted in a draw on the night in Spa. Our young players were outstanding and very unlucky with some scoring chances. Great goals scored by Liadh Beazley, Eleana O'Donoghue, Jenny Cronin, Aoibhe O'Doherty and Sarah Fleming with points from Erin Holland and Eleana O'Donoghue. Clodagh O'Connor made brilliant saves while Grainne Spillane, Sarah O'Sullivan and Elaine Kelly were outstanding in defence. Last game of the league is away to Scartaglen on Tuesday 23rd June. U-14 Girls Next game at home to Beale Sunday June 21st. U-16s Back in action after exams at home to Dingle Thursday 25th June. Senior Ladies Start their Championship Campaign in the Junior B against Finuge at home Monday June 29th at 7.30pm. This is a knock out competition so all support would be appreciated.

Senior Co League Div 2

Spa 1-16, Tarbert 0-7. Having suffered a bad defeat last week, this was a very important game for Spa in their quest for promotion to Div.1. Spa were missing 5 regular players so the rest of the panel had to dig deep to get a result. They did this in style and proved the importance of having a strong panel. Spa opened the scoring with a point from Shane Cronin after 1 minute. Spa put some great flowing moves together during the first half and were denied certain goals on three occasions by the outstanding Micheal Carrig who was playing in goal for Tarbert. These three point blank saves were the highlight of the first half. Spa went in at half time leading by 9 points to 4.Spa only managed 1 point from Cormac Cronin during the first 17 minutes of the second half. However Spa came to life again when Ryan O'Carroll finally beat Michael Carrig with an excellent strike in the 48th minute. Tarbert died out of the game from here on while Spa tacked on another 6 points to win comfortably Spa introduced Shane Fenton, Conor Kearney, Paul Russell, Bryan Lynch Jamie Spillane and David Spillane during the second half and they all contributed to a well earned victory. Spa team: James Devane, Hugh O'Donoghue, Aidan Cahill (C), Shane Lynch, Ciaran Spillane, Aidan Fleming, Andrew Garnett, Matt Moynihan, Mike McCarthy, Shane Cronin, Ryan O'Carroll, Cormac Cronin, Craig Hickey and Dara Moynihan. Sub: Goalkeeper Aaron Farrell.

Kerry Juniors

Well done to Liam Kearney and Dan O'Donoghue both of whom turned in fine performances with the Kerry junior football team who defeated Tipperary in Thurles on Sunday.

East Kerry O’Sullivan Cup 2015

Round 1 Tuesday 30th June at 7:30pm, Extra Time if necessary Glenflesk V Spa.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others

Great turnout for our first training session. Open to all moms and ladies over 18 but not playing competitive football. A new initiative and further development in the Club under ladies football. This is non competitive football with a strong emphasis on FITNESS and FUN! Great outdoor workout and fresh air for the summer and beyond. No football experience necessary! You can look it up on the following website http://ladiesgaelic.ie/games-development/gaelic4mothers Contact Grace O'Connor 087 2299453.

Lá na gClub

Mark your calendar June 27th at 5pm. Annual BBQ, karaoke, music song and dance. All welcome. Full schedule with the senior men playing Glenflesk in the County League at 5.30. Fun starts at 5pm. Great fun for everyone.

Daly's Supervalu - Kits for Kids Offer

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this. We have successfully won a set of training gear for our underage and the first club to do so. Thanks to Daly's and Supervalu for sponsoring this event.

Happy Feet Summer Camp

July 13th - 17th July Once again Conor Gleeson and John O'Donoghue are offering a fun filled week of games and activities in a safe Environment in Spa GAA Grounds. Camp is €70 with family rates available €50/2nd child. This camp is for children attending National School. All instructors are fully qualified experienced teachers. Please contact Conor 087 2565142 or John 087 9403517.

Club Merchandise

Please contact Mathilda McCarthy 087 6487356 to purchase our new range of Club gear.

Mangan School of Dancing Concert

Congratulations to Triona and Mairead Mangan in their successful and most enjoyable Inaugural concert last week in the Gleneagle. Well done to all involved.

Spa Community Notes

Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Chris Dennehy Kilbrean who died at the weekend. May She Rest In Peace Wedding Congratulations to John Kelliher, Tiernaboul on his recent marriage to Ciara O'Rourke, Cork.

Kennedy Cup

Well done to Ryan Kelliher who was part of the victorious Kerry team that won for the first time ever. Photo attached Mayor John Joe Culloty congratulated Fr. Martin Spillane on his 25 years as a priest along with Fr. Kevin McNamara. Fr. Martin celebrated with a Mass in Scartaglen.

Match Report 15th June 2015

Coiste na nÓg

U-10 Boys Still playing Thurs nights in Dr. Crokes in a fun blitz.U-12 Boys Co League Spa played St. Senans away last Sunday in the county league where a great game ensued. The lead changed hands on a number of occasions with the imperious Cian O’Sullivan playing a blinder in goals. Spa began to turn the tide in their favour with brilliant performances by Eoghan Mulvanney and Sean O’Leary eventually getting over the line by a 4.11 to 3.12 margin on victory. Spa travel to Gneeveguila in the next round .U-14 Co league Spa took on a very strong Firies team in Spa last Monday night.Firies took an early lead but Liam Spillane and Diarmuis Cahill fought back with 2 excellent goals. However an injury to midfielder Darragh O’Leary handed the initiative to the visitors whereby the ran up a big lead at half time. Great goalkeeping by Oliver Cremin kept the visitors at bay but try as he did Firies were convincing winners on the night. Spa play Fossa away in the next round on Monday night. Team Oliver Cremin, Ian O’Connell, Michael Horgan , Matt McAulliffe, Conor Brosnan, Michael Kearney, Alan O’Sullivan, Liam Spillane, Darragh O’Leary, Connie Cremin, Tomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Oisin Walsh, Cian Murphy, Adam Kelly. Subs Craig McKenzie Vass, Gary O’Sullivan, Eoghan Mulvaney, Jack O’Connell.

Ladies Football

U-12 Girls Spa 5-2 Castlegregory 2-11 Two great evenly matched teams that resulted in a draw on the night in Spa. Our young players were outstanding and very unlucky with some scoring chances. Great goals scored by Liadh Beazley, Eleana O’Donoghue, Jenny Cronin, Aoibhe O’Doherty and Sarah Fleming with points from Erin Holland and Eleana O’Donoghue. Clodagh O’Connor made brilliant saves while Grainne Spillane, Sarah O’Sullivan and Elaine Kelly were outstanding in defence. Last game of the league is away to Scartaglen on Tuesday 23rd June. U-14 Girls Next game at home to Beale Sunday June 21st. U-16s Back in action after exams at home to Dingle Thursday 25th June.Senior Ladies Start their Championship Campaign in the Junior B against Finuge at home Monday June 29th at 7.30pm. This is a knock out competition so all support would be appreciated.

Senior Co League Div 2

Spa 1-16, Tarbert 0-7. Having suffered a bad defeat last week, this was a very important game for Spa in their quest for promotion to Div.1. Spa were missing 5 regular players so the rest of the panel had to dig deep to get a result. They did this in style and proved the importance of having a strong panel. Spa opened the scoring with a point from Shane Cronin after 1 minute. Spa put some great flowing moves together during the first half and were denied certain goals on three occasions by the outstanding Micheal Carrig who was playing in goal for Tarbert. These three point blank saves were the highlight of the first half. Spa went in at half time leading by 9 points to 4.Spa only managed 1 point from Cormac Cronin during the first 17 minutes of the second half. However Spa came to life again when Ryan O’Carroll finally beat Michael Carrig with an excellent strike in the 48th minute. Tarbert died out of the game from here on while Spa tacked on another 6 points to win comfortably Spa introduced Shane Fenton, Conor Kearney, Paul Russell, Bryan Lynch Jamie Spillane and David Spillane during the second half and they all contributed to a well earned victory.Spa team: James Devane, Hugh O’Donoghue, Aidan Cahill (C), Shane Lynch, Ciaran Spillane, Aidan Fleming, Andrew Garnett, Matt Moynihan, Mike McCarthy, Shane Cronin, Ryan O’Carroll, Cormac Cronin, Craig Hickey and Dara Moynihan.Sub: Goalkeeper Aaron Farrell.

Kerry Juniors

Well done to Liam Kearney and Dan O’Donoghue both of whom turned in fine performances with the Kerry junior football team who defeated Tipperary in Thurles on Sunday.

Club Notes 8th June 2015

Coiste na nÓg

Spa U-10 Boys: Dr Crokes are hosting U-10 Go Games blitzes on Thursday June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th. Teams participating are Dr Crokes, Spa, Firies & Kilcummin. U-12 Boys Spa played a very strong U 12 team at home on Sunday evening. Played in testing conditions the game was nip and tuck with the visitors winning by 2 points at half time. In the 2nd half Spa led by the charismatic Bailey O’Sullivan fought back. This was a total ding dong affair with great work also being done by Jack O’Sullivan. However it was not to be as Glenbeigh held on at the end with a 5-07 to 4-08 scoreline.

Ladies Football

U-12 Girls Spa 3-3 Abbeydorney 5-10 Played away to a stronger team on the night. Our girls were very unlucky with scores but all tried hard. Sarah O'Sullivan, Grainne Spillane, Erin Holland, Clodagh O'Connor, Laura Fleming all played well. U-14 Girls Spa had a massive win against Ballyduff. The girls really improved on their scoring skills and it paid off to defeat a great Ballyduff team. Outstanding for us were Mairead Bennett, Orlaith Spillane, Maeve Fitzmartin, Siona Moynihan, Sarah Fleming, Eleana O'Donoghue and Meghann Cronin. Senior Co. League Rd 5: Spa 4-4 Templenoe 5-15 Our seniors travelled to Templenoe on Saturday evening and at half time trailed 2-3 to 2-6, the first half goals coming from Shane and Cormac Cronin. Playing against the breeze in the second half, goals from Andrew Garnett and a second from Cormac Cronin were not enough and the two county league points went to Templenoe. Team: James Devane, Mike Finnegan, Aidan Cahill, Hugh O'Donoghue, Shane Lynch, Dan O'Donoghue (0-1), Shane Cronin (1-0), Andrew Garnett (1-1), Liam Kearney (0-1), Ciaran Spillane, Mike McCarthy, Mike O'Donoghue, Michael Foley, Craig Hickey, Cormac Cronin (2-0). Subs: Aidan Fleming (0-1), Ryan O'Carroll, Pat Cronin, Dara Moynihan.

Junior Co League

Spa 4-12 Listowel 0-8 This was a game with Brothers-in Arms David and Jamie Spillane leading the team registering majority of the scores. First half it was a closely contested game with half time score 1-4 to Listowels 0-7 pts. Fergal O'Donoghue and Alfie Giles helped Spa with a great win. The visitors only scored one point in the 2nd half with excellent defending by Brian Lynch, Conor Cronin and the ever young Paul Russell who's excellent fielding was very impressive on the night. Midfield was orchestrated by Jamie Spillane and Conor Kearney. Up front David Spillane finished excellent passes from his older sibling. Fergal O'Donoghue, Corey Doyle and Conor O'Callaghan all helped set up excellent scoring chances. Welcome back Conan Walsh after a long absence.

Upcoming Fixtures

East Kerry: O'Donoghue Cup Fixture Spa away to v Crokes, O'Sullivan fixture Spa away to Glenflesk on dates to be arranged.

Schools Link

Well done to Eimear Courtney and Niamh Hickey on their respective Awards that they received from Roisin Moore, principal of St. Brigids (Pres)recently.

Lotto

Spa Lotto Results 07/06/15 Draw held in The Killarney Oaks Hotel for a jackpot of €8,000. Numbers drawn 01, 05, 06, 10. No jackpot winner. Annual ticket draw winner: Miriam O'Sullivan d'Arcy €50. Lucky Dip winners: Liam Chute, Chute Hall; Sarah Courtney; Noel Fitzgerald, Hazelwood Drive; Eileen Aherne, Knocknahoe. Next week's draw will be in The Torc Hotel for a jackpot of €8, 200. Please check your annual ticket as many up for renewal at this time.

Gaelic for Mothers

Great turnout for our initial meeting. First light training this Thurs 11th night at 7.30pm for one hour. Venue TBC. A new initiative and further development in the Club under ladies football. This is non competitive football with a strong emphasis on FITNESS and FUN! Great outdoor workout and fresh air for the summer and beyond. No football experience necessary! You can look it up on the following website http://ladiesgaelic.ie/games-development/gaelic4mothers Contact Grace O'Connor 087 2299453.

Lá na gClub

Mark your calendar June 27th at 5pm. Annual BBQ, karaoke, music song and dance. All welcome.

Daly's Supervalu - Kits for Kids Offer

Customers that spend €40 receive a voucher. 2000 vouchers = a kit. The voucher can be placed in the Spa box at the back of the checkouts. Offer runs until July 5th. Please support Spa GAA Club!

Happy Feet Summer Camp

July 13th - 17th July Once again Conor Gleeson and John O'Donoghue are offering a fun filled week of games and activities in a safe Environment in Spa GAA Grounds. Camp is €70 with family rates available €50/2nd child. This camp is for children attending National School. All instructors are fully qualified experienced teachers. Please contact Conor 087 2565142 or John 087 9403517.

Club Merchandise

Please contact Mathilda McCarthy 087 6487356 to purchase our new range of Club gear.

Spa Community Notes

Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Con Courtney, Lower Minish and Nora Crowley, Kilbrean who died at the weekend. May They Rest In Peace. 

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Club Notes 1st June 2015

Coiste na nÓg

U-14 East Kerry 3-9 Eoghan Rua 3-17 Hard luck to the young team. All played well Thomas Cronin, Liam Spillane, Oliver Cremin, Darragh O'Leary and Ryan Kelliher.

Schools Link

Schools Fun Blitz

James Devane, Spa School Officer organised a very successful 5th Annual Fun school recently in Spa. The tournament was held on Tuesday the 19th of May and catered for boys and girls from fourth class from seven surrounding schools. In all over 70 pupils took part on the day. The main purpose of the tournament was to promote enjoyment, fair competition and most importantly our facilities as a club. All children got to partake fully in all games .A huge word of thanks must be given to all the school principals for their support and co operation with the organisation of this blitz and especially to all the teachers who came with and managed teams on the day. Many thanks also to Mr Vince Cooper GDA East Kerry for organising the referees who were transition year students in St. Brendans College who brought a great air of professionalism to proceedings.Many thanks to our club chairman, Coiste na nOg officers and field committee for their advice and assistance with the organisation of the blitz,and especially Anne Holland for all her hard work both before and on the day itself.All participants on the day were presented with a certificate of participation and a goodie bag.Wishing all students every success in the Junior and Leaving Cert exams.

Tiernaboul Bake Sale

Friday June 5th 12.30-2.30. Delicious home made baked goods will be on sale at the school. Drop in and taste the great variety of goods on offer.

Ladies Football

U-12 Girls Played at home to Legion. A great game but lost on the night. Grainne Spillane, Erin Holland, Laura O'Carroll, Eimear Cronin, Jenny Cronin and Leah O'Donoghue, Mairead Cahill all played well.Ladies U14 Girls Firies 4-10 Spa 2-5 The girls played brilliantly and won this hard fought battle. Elizabeth Stack, Mairead Bennett, Siona Moynihan, Aoibhe O'Doherty, Marie Courtney, Eimear Beazley and Sarah Fleming played well.Gaelic for Mothers A new iniative and further development in the Club under ladies football. This is non competitive football with a strong emphasis on FITNESS and FUN! Great outdoor workout and fresh air for the summer and beyond. No football experience necessary! Meeting this Thurs night June 4th at 7.30pm in Spa. You can look it up on the following website http://ladiesgaelic.ie/games-development/gaelic4mothers Contact Grace O'Connor 087 229 9453.

East Kerry

O'Donoghue Cup Fixture Spa away to v Crokes, O'Sullivan fixture Spa away to Glenflesk on dates to be arranged.

Co League

Senior Men are back in action this Sat June 6th v. Templenoe away at 7pm.

Lá na gClub

Mark your calendar June 27th at 5pm. Annual BBQ, karaoke, music song and dance. All welcome.Daly's Supervalu - Kits for Kids Offer Customers that spend €40 receive a voucher. 2000 vouchers = a kit. The voucher can be placed in the Spa box at the back of the checkouts. Offer runs until July 5th. Please support Spa GAA Club!

Happy Feet Summer Camp

July 13th - 17th July Once again Conor Gleeson and John O'Donoghue are offering a fun filled week of games and activities in a safe Environment in Spa GAA Grounds. Camp is €70 with family rates available €50/2nd child. This camp is for children attending National School. All instructors are fully qualified experienced teachers. Please contact Conor 087 2565142 or John 087 9403517.

Club Merchandise

Please contact Mathilda McCarthy 087 6487356 to purchase our new range of Club gear.Engagement Congratulations to Niall O'Mahony and Claire O'Sullivan on their recent engagement.

Spa Community Notes

Sympathy is extended to Patsy Cremin & family Park Road on the death of his brother-in-law Patrick McCarthy, to Marian and Sean Moynihan on the death of Marian's uncle Pat Murphy in Dunmanway. Also to the relatives of Timmy Flavin Tiernaboul and Donie Doolan Woodlawn Park who died at the weekend. May They Rest In Peace.Walk With Joan Herlihy Dave Herlihy and family wish to extend a special word of thanks to the huge numbers who supported Saturday's Walk. 209 supporters completed the trek over Mangerton while 340 completed the 5K through Muckross and Dinis, Also the members of the organising committee and management of the Torc Hotel who catered for the walkers and the musicians who provided the music during the evening. All proceeds will be donated to the Oncology Department of Kerry General Hospital as a gesture of their appreciation of the level of care provided for Joan during her prolonged illness.Congratulations to Johnny And Margaret Cronin Best wishes from the members of the local community and especially the Spa GAA fraternity are extended to Johnny and Margaret Cronin Coolcorcoran, who celebrated 4O years of married bliss with family and friends during a special party hosted in their honour on Saturday evening, Johnny and the Cronin family have made a huge contribution to the Spa GAA club both as players and supporters over many years.Tickets are now available for Kerry GAA Night of Champions at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday 19th June. Tickets are €10 covering entry and raffle. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets can contact our Secretary, Marie Courtney, on 087 6332773. See www.kerrygaa.ie for full details.

Junior v Listowel 5th June 2015

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