Club Notes
Deirdre OSullivan Darcy
Donie O'Sullivan inducted to Munster GAA Hall ...

Spa’s Donie O'Sullivan was among the award recipients at last night’s Munster GAA 2019 Awards Presentation at the Castletroy Park Hotel.

Donie was chosen as this year’s inductee to the Munster GAA Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in GAA.

Coiste na nÓg Flag Day

Spa are holding a Flag Day on Saturday April 13th in aid of our Coiste na nÓg (underage section of the club).

This is one of our club's most successful fundraisers, but it wouldn’t be a success without volunteers.

We NEED your support. All we ask is for an hour and a half of your time to allow us the opportunity to raise the funds necessary to support the development of our young players.

Please contact Seamus Moynihan (Spa Coiste na nÓg Chairperson) on 087 629 8525 to arrange a time that best suits you. We appreciate your support.

Club Notes (April 1st 2019)

Spa Gym

Members will be notified during the week on the new fob system for the club gym.

Juvenile Training

Our ABC, U6, U8 and U10 boys and girls training continues every Saturday morning from 10am. For more information on training times, please contact the Coiste na nÓg Secretary on 087 138 5612.

Flag Day for Spa Coiste na nÓg

Spa are holding a Flag Day on Saturday the 13th of April in aid of our Coiste na nÓg (underage section of the club). This is one of our club's most successful fundraisers, but it wouldn’t be a success without volunteers. We NEED your support. All we ask is for an hour and a half of your time to allow us the opportunity to raise the funds necessary to support the development of our young players.

Please contact Seamus Moynihan (Spa Coiste na nÓg Chairperson) on 087 629 8525 to arrange a time that best suits you. We appreciate your support.

Kerry GAA Car Raffle

Chairman Michael Cronin and Treasurer Marguerite Brosnan visited Ahern's of Castleisland last week to collect the keys of the new Opel Grandland X. For a second year in a row Spa GAA Club were the big winners at the Kerry GAA Convention annual draw, winning top prize of a car in conjunction with Aherns of Castleisland!

Kerry GAA

Well done to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry team and management on a great league campaign.

Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire

For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen on 087 657 7312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 940 3508.

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Any club members that would like to apply for the GAA Gaeltacht Scholarship please contact the Club Secretary on 087 633 2773 before April 10th. Places are limited.

Lotto Results 25/03/2019

Numbers Drawn 2, 16, 18, 20 . No winner and €50 lucky dips to: Nicola Breen; Patrick Mac; Adah, Seamie & Maria Somers; Susan Gleeson. Draw Monday April 1st in the Killarney Oaks Hotel and jackpot is now €9000

Online Newsletter

The club have recently set up an online newsletter. Anyone that would like to sign up and receive a weekly email with updated fixtures, club events etc please click here, or contact Deirdre on 085 121 6359.

2019 Registration

Registration for 2019 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has registered over the past few weeks.

Scor na bPaisti

Scór na bPáistí: Best of luck to our Scór na bPáistí Tráth na gCeist team who compete in the County Final next Saturday 6th April in Glenbeigh at 11am.

Team: Emer O Keeffe, Ian Coffey, Mark Daly and Robert Daly.

Ladies Football

U12 Girls

Played their second game at home in the preliminary round. Lost out to a stronger Southern Gaels side.

U14 Girls

Our first U14 girls game of the season against Ballymcelligott B took place on Saturday.  We travelled to Ballymac for a 11-a-side game with a 3.30pm throw-in. At half time Spa was in the lead, but in the second half a strong fit Ballymac side dominated play.

Final score: Ballymac B 3-5 to Spa 2-5.

Every girl gave it their all, with particular praise to Rebecca McCarthy and Aoife O'Donoghue in midfield and Dani Tangney Kissane and Emer O'Keeffe in defence. Player of the match goes to Lucy Brosnan for her fantastic saves that kept us in the game. Coaches Emma & Tomas Daly and Susan & Rory Waters were delighted with their performances in their first game .

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Monday April 1st: U12 Girls Spa v Glenflesk (in Spa) at 5.30pm
  • Monday April 1st: U16 East Kerry League Spa v Rathmore (away) at 6.30pm
  • Tuesday April 2nd: U12 Girls Spa v Legion (away) at 6.30pm (back game)
  • Wednesday April 3rd: U14 Co League Spa v Glenflesk (in Spa) at 7pm
  • Friday April 5th: Minor Co League semi-final Spa v John Mitchels (in Spa) at 6.45pm
  • Sunday April 7th: Intermediate Championship Rd1 Spa v Templenoe  (in Kenmare) at 2.30pm
  • Sunday April 7th: U12 Co League Spa v Desmonds (away) at 6pm

ABC - U10 Academy

The juvenile academy in Spa has been running for the past couple of years and it has been a great addition to club. On Saturday mornings, Spa welcomes children of all abilities for training both indoors and outdoors.

This week's Academy will also run during one of our club Open Mornings, where the clubhouse is open to anyone and everyone to come and view the facilities, including the sports hall and walking track. This is also the final Saturday morning when registration for the 2019 year will be available.

The Academy runs from 10am to 11am each Saturday and is open to boys and girls aged between 3 and 10 years old. New members welcome.

For more details contact our Coiste na nÓg Secretary Andrew on 087 138 5612.

Club Notes (March 25th 2019)

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Senior Co League Rd2

Spa 2-12 Legion 0-13

Some superb defending earned Spa their first two points of the Co League in a local derby at home to Legion on Saturday afternoon. This game was also doubled up as the East Kerry Senior League Rd 4 tie. Click here to read the Match Report.

Spa Team: David Carroll, Byran Russell, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Ciaran Spillane, Niall O’Mahony, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Michael McCarthy, David Spillane, Niall McCarthy, Ryan O’Carroll. Cormac Cronin, Mike O’Donoghue, Evan Cronin. Subs: Eoghan Cronin, Conor Stack, Dan O’Donoghue, Gary Vaughan, Shane Fenton

Congratulations

Congratulations to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry senior team and management on their win over Roscommon last weekend. Best of luck in the National League Final v Mayo this Sunday March 31st.

Supporters Bus

The club are organising a supporters bus to the National League Final next Sunday to support Dara and the Kerry team. Anyone interested in booking please contact Ann Mangan asap on 087 9403508. Places are limited.

31 Card Drive

The Final of the Championship of Kerry 31 Card Drive took place at the Torc Hotel on Friday March 22nd, and after competing throughout the winter months, Neilie Kerins and Finbarr Murphy were crowned the new county champions. Details and photos available here.

Registration

This is the FINAL chance to register with the club for 2019. Registration will close at 6pm on Sunday March 31st – and NO registration will be accepted after that date.

Registration is currently available for all ages – from ABC to Adult – online through the website or the registrars will also be in Spa on Thursday March 28th from 7pm to 9pm and on Saturday March 30th from 10am to 12noon.

Juvenile Training

Our ABC, U6, U8 and U10 boys and girls training continues every Saturday morning from 10am. 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 1385612.

Upcoming Fixtures:

Senior Ladies Co League Rd2: Spa v Finuge/St Senans on Sunday March 31st (12noon in Spa)

Open Morning

With the first 'Open Morning' last weekend such a success, everyone is invited to Spa again this Saturday March 30th where the clubhouse, walking track, gym, playing pitches, dance hall and meeting rooms will all be open from 10am until 12noon for anyone that would like to come and view the facilities.

Spa Merchandise

The Spa Merchandise Shop is open from 10am to 11am on Saturday mornings for training gear, jackets, hoodies, full zip and half zip tops for all ages. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356. We will have Spa gear available through the website later this week.

Sports Hall & Meeting Room Bookings

For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508.

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Any club members that would like to apply for the GAA Gaeltacht Scholarship please contact the Club Secretary on 087 6332773 before April 10th. Places are limited.

Online Newsletter

The club have recently set up an online newsletter. Anyone that would like to sign up and receive a weekly email with updated fixtures, club events etc please follow this link on the website or contact Deirdre on 0851216359.

U12 Co League Fixtures 2019

Sunday 07/04: Desmonds v Spa (6pm in Scartaglin)
Sunday 14/04: Spa v Kerins O'Rahillys (6pm in Dirreen)
Sunday 21/04: Spa v Gneeveguilla (6pm in Fossa)
Sunday 28/04: Renard v Spa (6pm in Foilmore)
Sunday 05/05: Spa v Cromane (6pm in Fossa)

U14 Co League Fixtures 2019

Wednesday 03/04: Spa v Glenflesk (7pm in Lewis Rd)
Wednesday 10/04: Rathmore v Spa (7pm in Lewis Rd)
Wednesday 17/04: Spa v Listowel (7pm in Dirreen)
Wednesday 24/04: Churchill v Spa (7pm in Ardfert)
Wednesday 01/05: Spa v Dr Crokes (7pm in Rathmore)

Lotto Results 18/03/2019

Numbers Drawn 4, 10, 12, 20. No winner and €50 lucky dips to: Paul Herlihy, Lissivigeen; Sheila & Paddy Casey, Knockeragh; Dave Spillane, Headford; Niall O'Sullivan c/o Killarney Carpets. Draw Monday 25th at the Killarney Heights Hotel and jackpot is now €8700

Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre (085 121 6359) before 8pm on Sundays

Spa GAA 31 Card Drive

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The Final of the Championship of Kerry 31 Card Drive took place at the Torc Hotel on Friday March 22nd, and after competing throughout the winter months, Neilie Kerins and Finbarr Murphy were crowned the new county champions.

The annual 31 Card Drive has been running in Spa GAA Club since 1972 and over the years has welcomed players from all over Kerry. There has always been a strong interest from South Kerry, and this year was no exception with players as far away as Waterville among those making the journey on Friday night.

The organisers of the annual Card Drive are Dave Herlihy, Paddy B Lynch and Paddy Keeffe and well done to them on organising this great social event again this year.

Runners Up on the night were: Danny Cahill and DD Kissane, Tim Regan and Denis Doolan and Tom Moriarty and Tim Moriarty.

Thank you to Catriona Carroll for the photos.

Co. League Rd 2

Spa 2-12 Legion 0-13

Some superb defending earned Spa their first two points of the Co League in a local derby at home to Legion on Saturday afternoon.

  • David Spillane goals for Spa
  • Ryan O'Carroll
  • Mike Stam O'Donoghue
  • Liam Kearney

Legion’s Conor Keane opened the scoring but Mike McCarthy replied immediately for Spa. Finbarr Murphy and another Conor Keane point edged Legion in front before Evan Cronin responded for the home side. Billy McGuire and Finbarr Murphy exchanged points with Niall McCarthy and Mike Stam O'Donoghue and at the end of the first quarter Legion were ahead 0-5 to 0-4.

The visitors then hit a purple patch in the second quarter, kicking an unanswered six points from Conor Keane (4), Rob Leen and Peter McCarthy to lead by 0-11 to 0-4 with five minutes left in the opening half. Spa, however, kept battling and a great point by Niall McCarthy was quickly followed by scores from Liam Kearney and Mike O’Donoghue. Legion midfielder Padraig Lucey was shown black before David Spillane buried the ball in the back of the Legion net just on half time. Just a point separated the sides at the break, Spa 1-7 Legion 0-11.

In the second half, Conor Keane pointed early for Legion but they were reduced to 14 men after just ten minutes. The second goal for Spa came in the 12th minute when Ryan O’Carroll set up Niall McCarthy and he rattled the net to give Spa a 2-7 to 0-12 lead. Mike O’Donoghue added to the Spa advantage with two pointed frees before a brilliant score from Niall O’Mahony. Evan Cronin and Mike O’Donoghue points late the game increased that lead as Legion were then reduced to 13 men going into injury time.

The Spa defence were outstanding in the final few minutes, with David Carroll pulling off a couple of great saves and some brilliant defending from Spa denied Legion a number of times. A final Legion point by Conor Keane reduced the deficit and they had a penalty shot kicked wide deep in injury time. Spa take the win and the two important county league points.

Final score Spa 2-12 Legion 0-13.

*This game was also doubled up as the East Kerry Senior League Rd 4 tie.

Spa: David Carroll, Byran Russell, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Ciaran Spillane, Niall O’Mahony, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Michael McCarthy, David Spillane, Niall McCarthy, Ryan O’Carroll. Cormac Cronin, Mike O’Donoghue, Evan Cronin. Subs: Eoghan Cronin, Conor Stack, Dan O’Donoghue, Gary Vaughan, Shane Fenton

Legion: Colm O’Cuiv, Cian Gammell, Danny Sheahan, Darragh O’Doherty, Podge O’Connor, Damien O’Sullivan, Rob Leen, Padraig Lucey, Billy McGuire, Jack O’Neill, Cathal Sheahan, Kevin Breen, Peter McCarthy, Finbarr Murphy, Conor Keane. Subs: Aidan Slattery, Donal Lyne

Referee: Billy O'Shea (Keel)

Spa Senior Team 2019

2019 Club Registration

The registration deadline for 2019 is fast approaching!

Everyone is advised that registration for 2019 will close at 6pm on Sunday March 31st - and NO registration will be accepted after that date.

Registration is currently available for all ages - from ABC to Adult - online through the website link or the registrars will also be in Spa in the lead up to the deadline.

Registration is available at the clubhouse this Saturday March 23rd from 10am to 12noon during the Club Open Day. The registrars will also be available in the clubhouse reception on Thursday March 28th from 7pm to 9pm and in the Sports Hall on Saturday March 30th from 10am to 11am.

The club gym fob system is also ready to be installed and registered club members only will be able to apply for access to the gym.

All club officers, coaches, committee members, players, Scór competitors etc MUST be registered before the deadline.

Unregistered players/competitors will NOT be allowed compete with Spa in 2019.

A text message service will be set up for registered club members with notification of club games, events etc. If you do not wish to receive text messages or emails from the club please read the contact information on your registration form carefully before signing.

Any queries please contact Club Secretary on 087 6332773 or Juvenile Secretary on 087 1385612.

Open Day

Everyone is invited to Spa this Saturday March 23rd for an Open Day!

The clubhouse, walking track, gym, playing pitches, dance hall and meeting rooms will all be open from 10am until 12noon for anyone that would like to come and view the facilities.

The Spa Merchandise Shop will also be open from 10am to 11am on Saturday morning for training gear, jackets, hoodies, full zip and half zip tops for all ages.

Training for our ABC, U6, U8 and U10 boys & girls will run from 10 to 11am and new members welcome to come and try it out.

The senior and juvenile registrars will also be in Spa on Saturday morning as the deadline for 2019 registrations is fast approaching! All Memberships - adult and juvenile - will be available on the morning and please note the deadline is just days away - No membership will be accepted after March 31st so pop in this Saturday and meet the registrars! Online registration also open for the next few days

Any queries please contact Club Secretary on 087 633 2773 or Juvenile Secretary on 087 138 5612.

Club Notes (March 18th 2019)

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Minor Co. League

Spa 8-17 St Michaels Foilmore 4-11

Match Report available here. Spa have topped their group (based on scoring average) and await the outcome of other results to know who their opponents will be for the semi-finals.

Upcoming Fixtures

•       Senior Co. League Rd2: Spa v Legion next Saturday March 23rd at 4pm (in Spa). This is also doubling up as EK Senior League Rd4
•       East Kerry Senior League Spa v Kilcummin (back game) on March 17th was postponed due to unplayable pitches. Details of re-fixture tbc. The Girls U12 game v Glenflesk and Senior Ladies v Scartaglin were also postponed due to weather.

St Patrick's Day Parade

Well done to everyone who took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade - there was a great turnout from our juveniles, parents, coaches and club volunteers!

Open Day

Everyone is invited to Spa next Saturday morning March 23rd from 10am to 12noon for an Open Day. The clubhouse will be open for everyone to come and see the facilities, including the Sports Hall, new gym, dance hall, meeting rooms and walking track.

Our Saturday morning Academy will also be there on the day for any boys or girls up to age 10 that would like to come and take part.

Refreshments will be served and registration for all ages – Juvenile and Adult – will be available on the day. (Registration also available online at www.spagaa.com but please note NO registration will be accepted after March 31st).

Lotto Results 11/03/2019

1, 8, 25, 26 - No Winner and €50 Lucky Dips to Jerry Cronin, Chase & Jodie, Timmy Doolan and Batt O'Connor. Next draw on March 18th is at the Arbutus Hotel and the JACKPOT is now €8,400. Tickets at usual outlets or play online at spagaa.com

Spa Gear

The Spa Merchandise Shop is open on Saturday mornings from 10-11am and has a range of adult and juvenile club gear for sale. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356 – and we also aim to have Spa gear available through the website in the coming weeks.

Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire

For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508

31 Card Drive

Reminder that the Final of the 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry will take place this Friday March 22nd in the Torc Hotel.

Scór

Scór na bPáistí: Well done to our Solo Singer and Set Dancers who competed in East Kerry Scór na bPáistí last weekend.

Walking Track

The walking track in Spa will not be open this Thursday night March 21st.

Juvenile Training

Our ABC, U6, U8 and U10 boys and girls training continues every Saturday morning from 10am. 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 0871385612.

Good Luck

Best of luck to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry team and management against Roscommon this Sunday March 24th in Rd 7 of the National League.

Minor Co League Rd3

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Spa 8-17 St Michael's Foilmore 4-11

Our minor team played at home against St Michaels Foilmore in the final round of the Minor Co League on Friday.

Spa had a very strong first half and with goals from Ryan Kelliher, Michael Horgan and Cian Murphy they led comfortably at half time by 3-10 to 1-3.

More goals followed after the break with Ryan Kelliher hitting a hatrick and Michael Horgan and Oisin Walsh also on target.

Spa have topped their group (based on scoring average) and now await the outcome of other results to know who their opponents will be for the semi-finals.

Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Keith Myers (0-1), Michael Kearney (0-1), Diarmuid Cahill, Liam Spillane (0-3), Alan O'Sullivan (0-1), Oisin Walsh (1-0), Ryan Kelliher (4-5), Calum Neher (0-1), Cian Murphy (1-2), Michael Horgan (2-2), Roiri O'Connor (0-1)

Referee: Donal Donnelly (Kilcummin)