Every Saturday morning our Juvenile Academy welcomes BOYS & GIRLS for training in our Indoor Sports Hall and our three playing pitches! The Academy starts at 10am each Saturday morning and welcomes children from ages 3 to 10 in the ABC, U6, U8 and U10 groups.
New members are always welcome!
If you would like any additional information or for any queries please contact our Coiste na nOg Secretary Andrew on 087 138 5612.
Spa 1-4, An Ghaeltacht 1-13.
Spa struggled against the elements in west Kerry on Sunday and despite just two points between the sides at the break, An Ghaeltacht won out well in the end.
Spa Team: David Carroll, Brian Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Ciaran Spillane, Niall O’Mahony, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Mike McCarthy, David Spillane, Mike O’Donoghue, Ryan O’Carroll, Cormac Cronin, Andrew Garnett, Evan Cronin. Subs: Niall McCarthy, Conor Stack, Bryan Russell
Spa 1-10 Scart/Cordal 1-11.
Our minors travelled to Cordal last Saturday and in a game that could have gone either way, we lost by the narrowest of margins. Wishing our injured players a speedy recovery.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Sean Hickey, Thomas Cronin, Michael Kearney, Diarmuid Cahill, Liam Spillane, Alan O’Sullivan, Oisin Walsh, Keith Myers, Michael Horgan, Roiri O’Connor, Calm Neher, Sean O’Sullivan
St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and we need your support! The theme for this year is: Circus. Dress-up is not necessary but we'd encourage you to dress your child from the shoulders up: clown wigs, face paint, red noses would be great. Please also wear your club colours on the day.
Everybody is welcome to march with our club; children and parents alike. We will be meeting on Mission Road at 13:15. Hope to see you there!
Last week’s numbers: 1, 16, 25, 27
No jackpot winner
€50 Lucky Dip winners: Kathleen Kelly, Aisling O'Donoghue, Pat Kissane, Maura McCarthy
€50 Annual Draw Winner: Marguerite Brosnan
The next draw takes place on the 11th of March, at Jimmy O'Briens – for a jackpot of €8,100. If you’d like to play, click the “Play Now” button on the right of the page, or find tickets at the usual outlets.
The Spa Merchandise Shop has a range of adult and juvenile club gear for sale. For enquiries and shop opening times, please contact Mathilda on 087 648 7356 – and we also aim to have Spa gear available through the website in the coming weeks.
For bookings and enquiries, please contact Eileen (087 657 7312, after 6pm only) or Ann (087 940 3508)
Registration is ongoing and all members, Adult and Juvenile, can register online on the site, or the Registrars will be at the clubhouse on Thursdays from 19.00-21.00 and on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00. Everyone is advised to register as soon as possible – the deadline is March 31st.
If you’d like to register online, please feel free to click the button to the right of this page.
Reminder that the FINAL of the 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry will take place on Friday March 22nd in the Torc Hotel.
Well done to our Scór Sinsear Quiz Team who came joint second with Laune Rangers, scoring a very impressive 75 out of 80 in the Kerry Co. final last Friday.
Best of luck to Churchill who go forward to represent Kerry in the Scór Sinsear All Ireland final in Castlebar, on April the 13th.
Best of luck to our competitors in the East Kerry Final in Fossa next Saturday, March 16th, starting at 12:00.
Solo singer: Ava Duggan
Set Dancing: Siofra Brosnan, Jess O'Sullivan, Aine O'Sullivan, Ciara O'Donoghue, Dara Brosnan, Diarmuid O'Donovan, Oisín O'Sullivan and Colm O'Connor.
Due to the popularity of the Ireland Lights Up event and the great reaction from everyone that took part, the club will continue to light up the walking trail on Thursday nights from 19:00-21:00 for club members! The walking trail is also open to club members during the daytime. No dogs allowed.
Our ABCs, U6s, U8s and U10s boys and girls training continues every Saturday morning from 10:00. Well done to the U8s boys and girls for competing in a fun game against An Gaeltacht on Sunday.
Juvenile registration is ongoing and U6s are free. New members are always welcome. For more information on training times, please contact the Coiste na nÓg Secretary on 087 138 5612.
Congrats to the Kerry Minor players and management in their first outing, and a special mention to Mairead Bennett and Cassandra Buckley.
Hard luck to Linda Bruggener who played in goal for UCD last weekend but lost to UL in the O'Connor Cup Colleges Final.
Best of luck to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry team and management against Mayo next Saturday night March 16th in Rd 6 of the National League.
Best of luck also to our neighbours Dr Crokes v Corofin in the All Ireland Club Final next Sunday, March the 17th.
The day began with a mini-blitz for the U8s and a big thank you to the young players and their coaches and parents who travelled early to Gallarus and stayed and supported the seniors afterwards.
Thank you also to the Gaeltacht club for organising the blitz and welcoming our juveniles on the day!
In the senior game Spa struggled against the elements throughout and An Ghaeltacht deservedly took the two league points.
An Ghaeltacht scored right from the throw in with Éanna Ó Conchúir the first to hit the ball between the posts. Spa were quickly attacking on goal at the other end but Mac an tSaoir blocked Andrew Garnett's first shot before a great move between Shane Cronin and David Spillane in the ninth minute set Garnett up again and this time he rattled the net. A point by Sean Mici Ó Conchúir and two from Kerry's Tomás Ó Sé, and a Liam Kearney point for Spa, had the sides level 1-1 to 0-4 at the end of the first quarter.
Points from Éanna Ó Conchúir and Tomás Ó Sé moved Gaeltacht in front and they almost got through on goal but David Carroll pulled off a super save to deny Seán O Bambaire.
Ciaran Spillane pointed late in the half and at the break the home side were ahead, Spa 1-2 An Ghaeltacht 0-6.
On the restart, Mike O'Donoghue pointed a free for Spa to level the game once again, but Gaeltacht responded with points from Seán Mici Ó Conchúi (2) and Seamus Ó Muircheartaigh before Éanna Ó Conchúir kicked the best score of the day, a brilliant long high ball against the crosswind. Mike O'Donoghue and Tomás Ó Sé exchanged points but An Ghaeltacht added to their lead with scores from Colm Ó Muircheartaigh and Seamus Ó Muircheartaigh, and an injury time goal from Gearóid MacGearailt, to finish the game Spa 1-4 An Ghaeltacht 1-13.
Spa: David Carroll, Brian Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Ciaran Spillane, Niall O'Mahony, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Mike McCarthy, David Spillane, Mike O'Donoghue, Ryan O'Carroll, Cormac Cronin, Andrew Garnett, Evan Cronin. Subs: Niall McCarthy, Conor Stack, Bryan Russell
An Ghaeltacht: Tomás Mac an tSaoir, Colm Ó' Muircheartaigh, Brian Ó'Beaglaoich, Cathal Ó'Luing, Franz Sauerland, Padraig Ó'Sé, Ciaran Ó'Coileáin, Éanna Ó Conchúir, Roibeard Ó Sé, Máirtín Ó Gormáin, Seán Ó Luing, Gearóid Mac an tSaoir, Seán M Ó Conchúir, Seán Ó Bambaire, Tomás Ó Sé. Subs: Cathal Ó Gairbhí, Óigí Ó Sé, Gearóid MacGearailt, Seamus Ó Muircheartaigh
Referee: James O'Sullivan (Firies)
Our minors travelled to Cordal this afternoon and in a game that could have gone either way, we lost by the narrowest of margins.
At the end of the first quarter the sides were level at 0-4 apiece, the Spa points from Liam Spillane (3) and Thomas Cronin. Spa took the lead with three more points from Calum Neher and Liam Spillane (2) before Alan O'Sullivan's shot was well saved by Scart/Cordal keeper Nathan O'Rourke. A late score from the home side had Spa leading 0-7 to 0-5 at the half time whistle.
Spa started the second half well and a goal from Roiri O'Connor and a point from Oisin Walsh edged Spa ahead by six. Scart/Cordal however kicked an unanswered 1-4 to take the lead going into the final ten minutes. Roiri O'Connor pointed to level the game at 1-9 each, and Liam Spillane edged Spa in front again, but two late points from Scart/Cordal and the game ended Spa 1-10 Scart/Cordal 1-11.
Wishing our injured players a speedy recovery.
Spa are home to St Michael's Foilmore at 3pm next Saturday March 16th in the final round.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Sean Hickey, Thomas Cronin, Michael Kearney, Diarmuid Cahill, Liam Spillane, Alan O'Sullivan, Oisin Walsh, Keith Myers, Michael Horgan, Roiri O'Connor, Calm Neher, Sean O'Sullivan
Scart/Cordal Team: Nathan O'Rourke, Cian Walsh Murphy, Dean Lenihan, Joseph McCarthy, Alex O'Leary, Dene Hewitt, Shane McEnery, Conor Kerins, Brian Daly, Sean Sullivan, Alan Kerins, Conor Casey, Sean O'Connor, JJ O'Connor, Ryan Dennehy
Referee: Pat Shanahan (Duagh)
Registration is ongoing and all members, Adult and Juvenile, can register online on the site, or the Registrars will be at the clubhouse on Thursdays from 19.00-21.00 and on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00. Everyone is advised to register as soon as possible – the deadline is March 31st.
If you’d like to register online, please feel free to click the button to the right of this page.
Our ABCs, U6s, U8s and U10s train every Saturday morning, starting at 10am. The U12 and U14 Girls have returned to training indoors on Wednesday evenings at 6pm.
Registration is ongoing and U6s are free. New members are always welcome. For more information on training times, please contact the Coiste na nÓg Secretary on 087 138 5612.
Due to the popularity of the Ireland Lights Up event and the great reaction from everyone that took part, the club will continue to light up the walking trail on Thursday nights from 19:00-21:00 for club members! The walking trail is also open to club members during the daytime. No dogs allowed.
For bookings and enquiries, please contact Eileen (087 657 7312, after 6pm only) or Ann (087 940 3508)
Final score in the Corn Ui Mhuiri Munster Schools Final:
St Brendan's Killarney 0-16 Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne 3-11
Congratulations to both teams on a great game and best of luck to PCD in the All-Ireland semi-final.
St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and we need your support! The theme for this year is: Circus. Dress-up is not necessary but we'd encourage you to dress your child from the shoulders up: clown wigs, face paint, red noses would be great. Please also wear your club colours on the day.
Everybody is welcome to march with our club; children and parents alike. We will be meeting on Mission Road at 13:15. Hope to see you there!
The Spa Merchandise Shop has a range of adult and juvenile club gear for sale. For enquiries and shop opening times, please contact Mathilda on 087 648 7356 – and we also aim to have Spa gear available through the website in the coming weeks.
Last week’s numbers: 5, 10, 24, 25
No jackpot winner
€50 Lucky Dip winners: Siobhan McCannon, Mick Moran, Jeremiah O'Shea, Batty O'Sullivan
The next draw takes place on the 4th of March, at the McSweeney Arms Hotel – for a jackpot of €7,800. If you’d like to play, click the “Play Now” button on the right of the page, or find tickets at the usual outlets.
Congrats to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry seniors on their win over Monaghan last Sunday!
The final for the 31 Card Drive championship will take place on Friday, March the 22nd, at the Torc Hotel.
Spa Killarney Handball Club is open to everyone over 18 living in and around the Killarney area and they meet every Friday night in the Spa Club Sports Hall between 20:00-22:00. New members always welcome.
Ian O'Connell has recorded his first podcast, recalling the day that changed his life forever after falling from his Bike in Killarney National Park in August of 2017.
If you'd like to learn more or listen to his podcast, feel free to check out our post about it.
Tralee Parnells extends an open invitation to members of all GAA clubs in Kerry to attend a SafeTALK workshop, which will be facilitated by the HSE on Thursday, March 7th at the Kerins O'Rahillys clubhouse from 18.30-21.30. Please note that pre-registration is required.
If you have any items that you would like included with the weekly notes, please contact Deirdre on 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays
Our IANspirational Ian O'Connell has recorded his first YouTube podcast titled Be Your Self. The recording recounts the events of the day that changed his life completely after falling from his bike in Killarney National Park in August 2017.
Over the past 18 months Ian has been inspiring people of all ages. His attitude towards the events of that day, and his message of positivity to look forward, not back, has resonated with so many people. His interview on the Late Late Show last summer especially left a lasting impression with many people, spreading his message If You Can't Stand Up Stand Out! So much so, the motto featured on Conor McGregor's training top recently!
In this first episode Ian details the events that followed after that fateful moment, explaining the scans, tests, hospitals stays and rehab that he went through for the next nine months before returning home to Killarney.
Have a listen here as Ian tells the story in his own words and the three things that he says he has learned from this experience.
His second podcast will continue his story and tell us about life after coming back home!
It has also been announced recently that Ian will be the 2019 Ambassador for the GAA Golf Challenge, an event where he was the beneficiary of a new wheelchair-adapted car in 2018. Ian is pictured at his home with Liam Daniels, Chairman of the annual GAA Golf Challenge.
The 20th annual GAA Golf Challenge will return to Monaghan on August 9th/10th 2019 and this year's beneficiary is seven year old Fionn McAnaney from Raharney Hurling Club in Co. Westmeath who is raising funds to travel to the USA for medical treatment.
Following the success of the recent Operation Transformation Ireland Lights Up walks at the club grounds, we have decided to CONTINUE to light up the walking track on Thursday nights.
A huge thank you to Susan who introduced the Ireland Lights Up initiative to the club and who organised the event at the club each week from January 17th until February 21st. Thank you also to all the stewards, helpers, volunteers and walkers who made it such a success!
For the past six weeks the club has been welcoming lots of people - young and old - from the local community, some walking the 1km loop several times before enjoying their fruit and a cuppa in the clubhouse.
Starting this Thursday February 28th, the lights will be on again between 7pm and 9pm - but - please note the track is open for Club Members ONLY. The track is also open during the day time until 1pm - for Members ONLY! And please remember - NO Dogs Allowed!
(Club Membership is open until March 31st and registration can be processed online here)
Our ABCs, U6s and U8s continue to train every Saturday morning, starting at 10am. U10 Boys will be returning on Saturday March 2nd, and the U10 Girls are due to start back shortly. The U12 and U14 Girls have returned to training indoors on Wednesday evenings at 6pm.
Registration is ongoing and U6s are free. New members are always welcome. For more information on training times, please contact the Coiste na nÓg Secretary on 087 138 5612.
Minor Co. League Rd 2 Spa v St Michaels/Foilmore (scheduled for March 2nd) is expected to be postponed due to the Munster Schools Final replay.
EK Senior League Spa v Kilcummin did not go ahead on February 24th. New fixtures are to be confirmed.
Registration is ongoing and all members, Adult and Juvenile, can register online on the site, or the Registrars will be at the clubhouse on Thursdays from 19.00-21.00 and on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00. Everyone is advised to register as soon as possible - the deadline is March 31st.
If you'd like to register online, please feel free to click the button to the right of this page.
A huge thank you to everyone in the community who came along to the Operation Transformation Ireland Lights Up walks at the clubhouse over the past six weeks.
Due to the popularity of the event and the great reaction from everyone that took part, the club will continue to light up the walking trail on Thursday nights from 19:00-21:00 for club members! The walking trail is also open to club members during the daytime. No dogs allowed.
The results of this semi-final are as follows:
Spa 2-8, Dr Crokes 2-11
For bookings and enquiries, please contact Eileen (087 657 7312, after 6pm only) or Ann (087 940 3508)
The Spa Merchandise Shop has a range of adult and juvenile club gear for sale. For enquiries and shop opening times, please contact Mathilda on 087 648 7356 - and we also aim to have Spa gear available through the website in the coming weeks.
Last week’s numbers: 1, 6, 11, 15
No jackpot winner
€50 Lucky Dip winners: Sean Mac, Paul McEnteggart, Michael Moynihan, Dan Joe Lynch
The next draw takes place on the 25th of February, at the Torc Hotel - for a jackpot of €7,200. If you’d like to play, click the “Play Now” button on the right of the page, or find tickets at the usual outlets.
Good luck to Gary Vaughan, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher and the Sem team and management in the replay of the Corn Ui Mhuiri U19 Schools Final following the 1-9 to 0-12 draw with Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne in Fitzgerald Stadium last weekend.
The replay is scheduled for Austin Stack Park at 14:00 on Saturday, March the 2nd.
Congrats to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry seniors on their win over Galway last Sunday, and best of luck in Rd5 against Monaghan this Sunday.
Well done also to Donal O'Doherty, Tim O'Connor and the Kerry Ladies on their win over Laois last weekend.
Spa Killarney Handball Club is open to everyone over 18 living in and around the Killarney area and they meet every Friday night in the Spa Club Sports Hall between 20:00-22:00. New members always welcome.
If you have any items that you would like included with the weekly notes, please contact Deirdre on 085 121 6359 before 8pm on Sundays
Our ABCs, U6s and U8s continue to train every Saturday morning, starting at 10am. Registration is ongoing and U6s are free. New members are always welcome.
The U12 and U14 Girls have returned to training indoors on Wednesday evenings at 6pm.
Spa 6-14, Skellig/Valentia 3-9
Spa travelled to Valentia on Saturday afternoon and - despite the heavy rain and gale force winds - this turned out to be a very high-scoring game. Skellig/Valentia played with the wind in the opening half and at half-time the sides were nearly level, Spa 4-4 and Skellig/Valentia 3-7. Aided by the breeze for the second half Spa took some great scores and won out by 6-14 to 3-9.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Conor Brosnan (0-1), Michael Kearney, Diarmuid Cahill, Liam Spillane, Thomas Cronin, Alan O'Sullivan (0-1), Calum Neher, Oisín Walsh (1-0), Ryan Kelliher (3-7), Keith Myers, Michael Horgan (1-0), Cian Murphy (1-5).
Subs: Sean Hickey, Róirí O'Connor
Best of luck to Gary Vaughan, Ryan Kelliher, Liam Spillane, Dr Gary Stack and the Sem team and management next Saturday February 23rd in the Corn Ui Mhuiri Munster Final vs Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne. Throw-in at 13:30 in the Fitzgerald Stadium.
Good luck also to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry seniors travelling to Tuam this Sunday February 24th to play Galway in Rd4 of the National League.
Registration is ongoing and all members, Adult and Juvenile, can register online on the site, or the Registrars will be at the clubhouse on Thursday nights from 19:00-21:00 and on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00. Everyone is advised to register as soon as possible - the deadline is March 31st.
If you'd like to register online, please feel free to click the button to the right of this page.
Thursday, February 21st will mark Week 6 of the Operation Transformation Ireland Lights Up walk at the club. Everyone in the community is invited to come along between 19:00-21:00 and walk the 1km looped trail around the club grounds, with refreshments afterwards in the clubhouse.
Our seniors are due to travel to Kilcummin on Sunday, February 24th at 12:00, for Round 3 of the East Kerry Senior League.
Hard luck to our Set Dancers who performed brilliantly and were great ambassadors for our club at the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in Castlebar. We are very proud of you all. In fact, none of our Munster competitors received accolades over the weekend.
Set Dancers: Erin Holland, Orlaith Spillane, Elena O Donoghue, Aoife O Donoghue, Gary O Sullivan, Diarmuid O Donovan, Darragh Brosnan, Colm O Connor along with coaches Triona Mangan and Mairead Mangan.
Thanks also to Eileen Aherne (Scór Officer), Sharon O Connor (Hair) and Kerry Holland (Makeup).
For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen (087 657 7312, after 6pm only) or Ann (087 940 3508).
The Spa Merchandise Shop has a range of adult and juvenile club gear for sale. For enquiries and shop opening times, contact Mathilda on 087 648 7356
Last week’s numbers: 12, 18, 23, 24
No jackpot winner
€50 Lucky Dip winners: Marese Kearney, Paudie O'Sullivan Darcy, Phil Ahern, Marian Doolan
The next draw takes place on the 18th of February, at the Killarney Oaks Hotel - for a jackpot of €7,200. If you’d like to play, click the “Play Now” button on the right of the page, or find tickets at the usual outlets.
The Club Championship draws took place last week and Spa are in Group 2 of the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Championship with Laune Rangers, Templenoe and Glenbeigh/Glencar.
Spa and Templenoe will meet in Rd 1 (neutral venue) on March 30th/31st, with the home and away games in round 2 and 3 decided by the result of the first round.
Well done to Dr Crokes on their win over Mullinalaghta St Columba's last Saturday, setting up an All Ireland Final on St Patrick's Day against Corofin.
Spa Killarney Handball Club will hold their first AGM on Monday, February 25th at 20:00 at the clubhouse and anyone interested in handball is invited to come along. The Handball Club is open to everyone over 18 living in and around the Killarney area, and they meet every Friday night in the Spa Sports Hall between 20:00-22:00. New members always welcome.
If you have any items that you would like included with the weekly notes, please contact Deirdre on 085 121 6359 - before 8pm on Sundays.
Spa travelled to Valentia on Saturday afternoon and despite the heavy rain and the gale force winds, this became a very high-scoring game.
Skellig/Valentia were playing with the wind in the opening half and were first on the score sheet with four points from Sonny Curran (2), Stephen Keating and Tadhg Lyne. Spa replied with points from Ryan Kelliher and Cian Murphy, but the home team were quickly on the attack again, with Joe Lynch netting the first goal of the day. Spa responded with a Cian Murphy goal and at the end of the first quarter we were trailing 1-2 to 1-5.
Sonny Curran extended the Skellig/Valentia lead with a long high ball between the posts and Alan O'Sullivan replied at the other end for Spa. A goal from Ryan Kelliher followed, and Conor Brosnan's shot went straight between the posts to put just a point between the sides. However, the home team immediately came back down the field and Stephen Keating's goal was quickly followed by a second from Joe Lynch and the score was now 2-4 to 3-5. Two Spa goals from Ryan Kelliher and Michael Horgan, and two more points from Skellig/Valentia's Sonny Curran had the scores level by half time, Spa 4-4 Skellig/Valentia 3-7.
In the second half, Spa were playing with the high winds, and while Ryan Kelliher and Sonny Curran exchanged points at the start, Spa were soon leading with more scores from Ryan Kelliher (4) and Cian Murphy (2). Cian Dowd added a point for Skellig /Valentia but Spa finished the game well and kicked 2-3 in the final minutes, the scores from Ryan Kelliher (1-1), Cian Murphy (0-2) and Oisin Walsh (1-0).
Final score Spa 6-14 Skellig / Valentia 3-9.
Spa are due to play St Michael's Foilmore (in Spa) on Saturday March 2nd at 4pm in Round 2.
Spa Team:
Ollie Cremin, Conor Brosnan (0-1), Michael Kearney, Diarmuid Cahill, Liam Spillane, Thomas Cronin, Alan O'Sullivan (0-1), Calum Neher, Oisín Walsh (1-0), Ryan Kelliher (3-7), Keith Myers, Michael Horgan (1-0), Cian Murphy (1-5).
Subs: Sean Hickey, Róirí O'Connor
Skellig / Valentia Team:
Cian O'Sullivan, Fionán Hussey, Finn Corcoran, Jack Whelan, Fionán O'Sullivan, Stephen Riordan, Sonny Curran (0-6), Joe Lynch (2-0), Donnacadh Lyne, Stephen Keating (1-1), Tadhg Lynch (0-1), Cian Dowd (0-1), Ben Egan