Club Notes (26th November 2018)

Spa GAA Annual General Meeting

The Spa GAA AGM will take place on Friday, December the 7th, at 20:00 - in the clubhouse. All club members are requested to attend. A number of club officers are stepping down, including the secretary, treasurer, PRO and registrar - So if you have any nominations or motions to submit, please send them to secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 17:00 on November the 30th.

Santa is Coming to Spa

Rumour has it that all the boys and girls from Spa have made Santa's nice list. As a result, Santa will be touching down in Spa on Sunday, December the 2nd, from 17:00 to 18:30.

East Kerry Bill Tangney Cup Final

Result: Spa 0-12 / Scartaglen 2-9Scartaglen pulled of a very impressive win against our juniors, to claim the East Kerry Bill Tagney Cup title. Both teams played extremely well, with a well-balanced composition throughout. Both teams' midfielders were outstanding, with Corey Doyle punishing the opposition with every free he took. Scartaglen's forward line were constantly pushing up, and forcing Spa to give up frees. Going into the second half,  it was still anyone's game, with Spa at 0-4 and Scartaglen at 1-5.During the second half, Spa fought hard to narrow the gap, but it wasn't to be their game. Despite goals and excellent plays from David, Conor, Mikey, Nial, Hugh, Mike, Corey and Brian, Spa was unable to pull ahead and the game ended with Spa at 0-12, and Scartaglen at 2-9.Spa players: Conor Kerins, Paudie O'Donoghue, Brian Devane, Eoin Cronin, Aflie Giles, Hugh O'Donoghue (Capt), Niall O'Mahony (0-2),  David Spillane (0-1), Corey Doyle (0-6), Mike McCarthy (0-1), Mikey Moynihan (0-1), Paul Cahill, Conor Gleeson (0-1), John Flavey and Conor Stack.Subs: Eoin Fitzgerald, Gary Vaughan, Pa Murphy, Mike Shannon and Michael Aherne.

Lisivigeen Community Alert: Christmas Party

The Lisivigeen Community Alerty Christmas Party will take place at the Torc Hotel on Friday, the 30th of November. Mass starts at 20:00, with music by Aidan Moynihan to follow. The party will include spot prizes, hampers to be raffled, and food will be served. Tickets are €10.

Lotto

Numbers: 9, 10, 15, 21.There was no jackpot winner for this draw.Lucky Dip winners: Margaret Curtin, Betty O'Leary, Ger O'Brien, Mike Talbot.Next week's jackpot is €3,600, and the draw will happen at The Oaks.

Annual General Meeting: Spa GAA

Annual General Meeting

The Spa GAA AGM will take place on Friday, December the 7th, at 20:00 - in the clubhouse. All club members are requested to attend. A number of club officers are stepping down, including the secretary, treasurer, PRO and registrar - So if you have any nominations or motions to submit, please send them to secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 17:00 on November the 30th.

East Kerry Bill Tagney Cup: Semi-Final

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East Kerry Bill Tagney Cup: Semi-Final

Result: Spa 2-10 / Gneeveguilla 0-8Spa dominated in this semi-final against a fancied Gneeveguilla, to reach the final against Scartaglen next weekend. The home side started strong, with frequent possession of the ball and some great scores.The first goal came from John Falvey, with a deflection from the Gneeveguilla goalie - followed by Mike Mc adding another point. Niall O'Mahoney proceeded to add another, and found the net with a beautiful punch, assisted by John Falvey. It was all Spa in the first half, until the away team slotted over two points, from Michael Murhpy and Padraig Doyle. Towards the end of the first half, Spa scored a few more - from David Spillane, Conor Stack and Mikey Moynihan.The second half started well for Gneeveguilla, who kept chipping away to narrow the gap - but Spa had already done the damage by this point.Spa Team: Conor Kerins, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Niall O'Mahony, Aflie Giles, Hugh O'Donoghue, Eoin Cronin, David Spillane, Corey Doyle, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Mike McCarthy, Conor Stack, John Flavey and Conor GleesonSubs: Mike Shannon for Hugh O'Donoghue and Michael Aherne for John FalveyGneeveguilla team: Gerry Cronin, Connie O'Connor, Philip Cremin, Kevin Coughlan, Damien O Sullivan, Eoghan Lawlor, Conor Crowley, JJ Herlihy, Eamonn Herlihy, Sean O'Connor, Michael Murphy, Jack Cremin, Denis Fleming, DJ O'Connor and Padraig Doyle

Club Notes (19th November 2018)

Annual General Meeting

The Spa GAA AGM will take place on Friday, December the 7th, at 20:00 - in the clubhouse. All club members are requested to attend. If you have any nominations or motions to submit, please send them to secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 17:00 on November the 30th.

Santa is Coming to Spa

Rumour has it that all the boys and girls from Spa have made Santa's nice list. As a result, Santa will be touching down in Spa on Sunday, December the 2nd, from 17:00 to 18:30.

East Kerry Bill Tagney Cup: Semi-Final

Result: Spa 2-10 / Gneeveguilla 0-8Spa dominated in this semi-final against a fancied Gneeveguilla, to reach the final against Scartaglen next weekend. The home side started strong, with frequent possession of the ball and some great scores.The first goal came from John Falvey, with a deflection from the Gneeveguilla goalie - followed by Mike Mc adding another point. Niall O'Mahoney proceeded to add another, and found the net with a beautiful punch, assisted by John Falvey. It was all Spa in the first half, until the away team slotted over two points, from Michael Murhpy and Padraig Doyle. Towards the end of the first half, Spa scored a few more - from David Spillane, Conor Stack and Mikey Moynihan.The second half started well for Gneeveguilla, who kept chipping away to narrow the gap - but Spa had already done the damage by this point.Spa Team: Conor Kerins, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Niall O'Mahony, Aflie Giles, Hugh O'Donoghue, Eoin Cronin, David Spillane, Corey Doyle, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Mike McCarthy, Conor Stack, John Flavey and Conor GleesonSubs: Mike Shannon for Hugh O'Donoghue and Michael Aherne for John Falvey

Lotto

Numbers: 1,  3,  6,  8.There was no jackpot winner for this draw.Lucky Dip winners: Paul Moynihan, Ita Harty, Kathleen Gleeson, Siobhan Quinlan.Next week's jackpot is €3,300, and the draw will happen at The Killarney Heights.

Lisivigeen Community Alert: Christmas Party

The Lisivigeen Community Alerty Christmas Party will take place at the Torc Hotel on Friday, the 30th of November. Mass starts at 20:00, with music by Aidan Moynihan to follow. The party will include spot prizes, hampers to be raffled, and food will be served. Tickets are €10.

Road Resurfacing and Flood Relief

Michael Gleeson is delighted to announce that Kerry County Council will begin resurfacing the road, from the Spa GAA Field to Spa Cross, on Tuesday the 20th of November - lasting until the 23rd. This road will be closed on each day of work, from 8:00 to 19:00, with detours to be signposted.Councillor Gleeson also advises that the council will soon begin work to relieve flooding on the road from Upper Lissivigeen to Ardneanig.

O'Donoghue Cup Quarter Final (Gallery)

O'Donoghue Cup Quarter Final

Result: Spa 1-7 / Rathmore 1-15Rathmore, the reigning champions, played a spectacular game to hold on to their title. In wintry and wet conditions, and played under lights for the very first time, it was an entertaining match for the large audience, but it just wasn't our night.The below images were shot in Rathmore on November the 9th, 2018.[envira-gallery id="2124"]

Merchandise: Christmas and Stock

Please contact Mathilda on 087 648 7356 for information on ordering our merchandise, including pricing - and see the image below for our range!

Gallery: Scor na nOg dancers (2018)

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Club Notes (12th November 2018)

East Kerry Scor na nOg Final

Congratulations to our figure and set dancers who defended their title as East Kerry winners on Saturday, and will go forward to compete on the county final on the 15th of December.Figure dancers (Coach: Mairead Mangan) - Alice O'Donoghue, Aislinn O'Donovan, Leah Murphy, Ailbhe Gallagher, Erin Holland, Kate Lawlor, Orlaith Spillane, Carrie Hickey, Roisin O'SullivanSet dancers (Coach: Triona Mangan) - Erin Holland, Orlaith Spillane, Eleana O'Donoghue, Aoife O'Donoghue, Gary O'Sullivan, Cian O'Sullivan, Darragh Brosnan, Diarmuid O'DonovanSpecial thanks to Eileen Aherene (our Scor officer), and the brilliant musician, Damien Mullane.

O'Donoghue Cup Quarter Final

Result: Spa 1-7 / Rathmore 1-15Rathmore, the reigning champions, played a spectacular game to hold on to their title. In wintry and wet conditions, and played under lights for the very first time, it was an entertaining match for the large audience, but it just wasn't our night.

Santa is Coming to Spa

Rumour has it that all the boys and girls from Spa have made Santa's nice list. As a result, Santa will be touching down in Spa on Sunday, December the 2nd, from 17:00 to 18:30.

The Torc 6s Christmas Tournament 

This tournament has returned, taking place on the weekend of the 29th of December. The prize for the winning team this year is a cool €500.Please contact Evan Cronin on 087 149 6951 or Shane on 086 347 7784 for application forms.

Club Merchandise

Our merchandise shop is open with new stock, just in time for the Christmas rush.Shop is open with new stock ready for the Christmas rush. Please contact Mathilda Cronin for opening hours and other information on 087 648 7356.

Annual General Meeting

The Spa GAA AGM will take place on Friday, December the 7th, at 20:00 - in the clubhouse. All club members are requested to attend. If you have any nominations or motions to submit, please send them to secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 17:00 on November the 30th.

Lotto

Numbers: 2,  3,  14,  21.Congratulations to Marese Kearny, on winning our massive jackpot of €10,800.Our Annual monthly lucky dip winner this week is Evelyn Murphy.Next week's jackpot is €3,000, and the draw will happen at The Arbutus.

Health & Wellbeing: Launch Report

By Margaret Doyle, our Health & Wellbeing OfficerOn October the 12th, after many months of trying, we finally launched the health and wellbeing aspect of our club - with Finnian Fitzgerald present and our event aired on Kerry GAA TV! Many thanks to everyone that turned up on the night, especially all of our speakers:

• Pat O'Brien (Kerry Mental Health Assoc.) enlightened us to the importance of being able to talk with and listen to those with mental health issues, in the same open-minded way we would approach someone with a phystical ailment.
• Eileen Buckley (Kerry County Board: Gambling, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Officer) outlined the importance of being able to deal with the real societal issues presented when it comes to gambling, drugs and alcohol abuse, and talked about the services available that we can use to help to deal with those issues.
• Jimmy Mulligan (Southwest Counselling Services) presented a talk around the services that are available to sufferers of mental illnesses, and how under-pressure they are to provide these services.
• Ian O'Connell (our guest speaker), who made it to our event to present on mental health - despite all the challenges of the day.

Many thanks to the following for their additional help:

• Deirdre (our secretary), for her help as we approached the launch
• Anne Holland, for her help with the event and her superb photos
• Cait, for her tea and hospitality on the night

Thank you everyone - your presence was very much appreciated. These talks helped to being home how necessary it is that we, as a club, are able to help our members to deal with any issues that present themselves.I, as Health & Wellbeing Officer, would love to collect feedback from members on this new facet of our club. How interested are you in being there for another? If there is interest in training programmes to provide the necessary skills to help someone out, or for anything else, please feel free to contact me on 087 918 1970.Health and wellbeing is now well-established within the GAA and it is important that we embrace this together, as a club. We're all very good at doing, but it's taking pride in what we do and finding our positives that really make a difference.If we all work together, we can turn our excellent club into an even greater one.

Scor na nOg: Dancing Final

Best of luck to our figure and set dancers in the East Kerry final! The final is scheduled for the 10th of November at 12:00, at the racecourse auditorium.Figure dancers: Alice O'Donoghue, Aislinn O'Donovan, Leah Murphy, Ailbhe Gallagher, Erin Holland, Kate Lawlor, Orlaith Spillane, Carrie Hickey, Roisin O'SullivanSet dancers: Erin Holland, Orlaith Spillane, Eleana O'Donoghue, Aoife O'Donoghue, Gary O'Sullivan, Cian O'Sullivan, Darragh Brosnan, Diarmuid O'Donovan