Minor Co League Division 6 Final

Spa 2-8 Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane 1-16

Supporters in Rathmore on Friday night were treated to a thrilling game of football as Spa and Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane battled it out for the Minor Co. League Division 6 title.

Ryan Kelliher opened the scoring with a pointed free but Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane, with the wind advantage in the first half, started well and two points from Daniel Crowley and 1-1 from Ruairi Burns had them ahead 1-3 to 0-1 after just six minutes. Michael Horgan kicked a second point for Spa before Ollie Cremin pulled off his first super save of the day. A Daniel Crowley point and three from Jack Riney left Spa trailing 1-7 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter.

A brilliant Cian Murphy shot in the 17th minute rattled the net for the first Spa goal, and two Ryan Kelliher points were quickly cancelled out by two from Daniel Crowley at the other end. Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane did have a few shots wide of the post in the first half, and with a final score by Mark Looney in injury time, at the break it was Spa 1-4 Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane 1-10.

Ruairi Burns almost added a second goal for Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane right from the throw-in but his shot came back off the crossbar and Spa responded immediately, working the ball back up the field for Cian Murphy to hit the back of the net for a second Spa goal. A third goal almost followed but an excellent block by goalkeeper Aidan Crowley denied Alan O'Sullivan. Cian Murphy and Ryan Kelliher points quickly followed to leave just one point between the teams at 2-6 to 1-10.

Ollie Cremin had another brilliant save at the start of the final quarter, but scores from Daniel Crowley and Ciaran O'Sullivan extended the Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane lead back to three points. Ryan Kelliher pointed again to reduce the gap, before Spa keeper Ollie Cremin pulled off yet another brilliant block at the other end.

Colin Crowley and Ryan Kelliher swapped points before man-of-the-match Ruairi Burns again put three between the sides. As injury time approached, a brilliant run by Cian Murphy almost levelled the game with a last gasp effort but his bullet of a shot ricocheted off the crossbar, and Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane quickly got the ball back down the pitch for two late Daniel Crowley points to put five between the teams at the end, Spa 2-8 Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane 1-16.

Congratulations to Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane and well done to both teams on a highly entertaining game that was in the melting pot right to the very end!

Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Michael Kearney, Keith Myers, Liam Spillane, Calum Neher, Oisín Walsh, Ryan Kelliher, Róirí O’Connor, Michael Horgan, Alan O’Sullivan, Cian Murphy. Subs: Sean O’Sullivan, Eoghan Mulvaney, Sean Hickey, Josh Moore, Hugh Murhill, Ian O’Connell (C)
Management: Conor Gleeson, Pa Murphy, Alfie Giles, Alan Cronin, Jim Gleeson

Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane Team: Aidan Crowley, Mark Casey, Michael O'Sullivan, Michael O'Sullivan, Adam Gul, Ciaran O'Sullivan, Jack Riney, Conor O'Brien (C), Mark Looney, Tim Murphy, Daniel Crowley, Hugh Granville, Ruairi Burns, Colin Crowley, Colm van Assen. Subs: Dylan Sugrue, Simon O'Connor, Damien Fitzgerald, Eoin O'Dwyer, Michael O'Connor

Referee: John Courtney (Listry)

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U16, U14 & U12 Match Reports

U12 Girls Spa v Scartaglen

The girls played their last game in the preliminary round and lost to much stronger teams. This team is young and for many the first time playing competitive games. All improving with each game and look forward to the new fixtures with teams of equal standard.

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U14 Boys Spa 1-10 Rathmore 2-17

Spa dominated most of the first half of this exciting game and were so unlucky to hit the post three times and the crossbar. Great displays from Danny Coffey and Cian Russell in defence . The energiser Shane O Sullivan with numerous bursts through to deliver the perfect passes to our forward line. Oran Daly hit the back of the net in the first half. The welcome addition of the injured Timmy Moynihan scoring an impressive eight points. A great team effort but Rathmore never left us out of their grasps and secured 1-3 to end the first half. On resumption of the second half, the home side took control, aided by a strong wind and started to pull away with well taken scores. Lady Luck didn’t visit Spa and although we had plenty of possession, we just couldn’t covert. Overall, the coaches were very happy with their team’s impressive performance.

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U16 Boys Spa 1-9 Scart/Cordal 4-13

Credit must be given to this team who started with just 14 players against a full squad. The team played very well despite the final result. Both goalies deserve great credit for pulling off great saves. We never gave up and kept moving forward, with great work by Roiri O Connor and Donagh Fahy. The Hickey brothers, Sean and Donal, worked in zinc with the help of Cody Coffey, Rian O Neill and Hugh Murhill. Speedy recovery to injured Eoghan Mulvaney who was a huge loss in the first half. All in all a great team effort.

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Spa GAA Club Gym

Club members (over 18 years old) that registered before the March 31st deadline can now apply for access to the club gym.

Each member can purchase their own individual fob that will give them access to the gym during opening hours. CCTV cameras are in operation and access will be closely monitored. *Fobs are not to be shared or used by anyone except the registered member. Non-members are not permitted in the club gym and any fobs used incorrectly will be deactivated.

Applications and purchase of fobs will be available from the Club Chairman this Wednesday from 7-9pm, this Thursday from 7-8pm and this Friday from 7-8pm in the clubhouse reception. (Fobs €25)

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Club Notes (April 8th 2019)

U12 Co League Rd 1 Spa v Castleisland Desmonds

Our 2019 season got off to a fantastic start with a fine win away to Castleisland Desmonds. Our boys put on a fine display of skills & kicking ability & raced into an early lead scoring 4 points either side of a goal without reply in the opening 10 mins. Aided by a nice spring breeze & the traveling support, the boys finished the first half with a flurry of points and a commanding lead. Castleisland worked hard to try and get back into the game, but it just wasn’t their night. A couple of 2nd half goals by our boys gave us a comfortable margin in the end.

Flag Day for Spa Coiste na nÓg

Spa are holding a Flag Day this 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.

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

Final call to 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 01/04/2019

Numbers Drawn 6, 9, 14, 26. No winner and €50 lucky dips to: Niall O’Mahony, Ger Warren, Donal Mangan, Pat Lynch, Tiernaboul NS (annual ticket holders monthly draw). Draw Monday April 8th in the Torc Hotel and jackpot is now €9,300.

Annual tickets holders are advised renewals for a number of ticket holders will be due at the end of April

Intermediate Championship Rd1 Spa 1-16 Templenoe 3-12

Some of our Spa minors in Kenmare on Sunday at the Intermediate game v Templenoe

Aided by the breeze in the first half, Spa started well and led by four at the break, Spa 1-8 Templenoe 1-4. Early in the second half Templenoe took the lead and ran out eventual winners by just two points. Match report available here. Spa are away to Glenbeigh/Glencar next weekend and will be home to Laune Rangers in the final round. 

Spa Team: David Carroll, Eoin Fitzgerald, Dan O’Donoghue, Bryan Russell, Shane Cronin, Niall O’Mahony, Eoghan Cronin, Liam Kearney, Andrew Garnett, Ryan O’Carroll, Michael McCarthy, David Spillane, Niall McCarthy, Mike O’Donoghue, Evan Cronin, Subs: Ciaran Spillane, Gary Vaughan

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.

Minor Co League Div 6 semi-final Spa 3-12 John Mitchels 2-11

In a close, exciting game in Spa, our minors defeated John Mitchels in the Minor Co League Division 6 semi-final.

Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Michael Kearney, Keith Myers, Liam Spillane, Calum Neher, Oisín Walsh, Ryan Kelliher, Roiri O’Connor, Michael Horgan, Alan O’Sullivan, Cian Murphy. Subs: Sean Hickey, Eoghan Mulvaney 

Upcoming Fixtures

• Monday April 8^th: U16 East Kerry League Spa v Cordal/Scart (in Spa) at 7pm
• Tuesday April 9^th: U12 Girls Spa v Scartaglen (in Spa) at 6.30pm
• Wednesday April 10^th: U14 Boys Co League Spa v Rathmore (away) at 7pm
• Friday April 12th: Minor Co League Division 6 Final Spa v Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane at 6.45pm (venue tba)
• Saturday April 13th: Intermediate Championship Rd2 Spa v Glenbeigh/Glencar (away at 6.30pm).
• Sunday April 14^th: Senior Ladies Div2 Spa v Milltown/Listry (in Spa) at 12noon
• Sunday April 14^th: U14 Girls Spa v St Pats (away) at 5pm
• Sunday April 14th: U12 Boys Co League Spa v Kerins O Rahillys (home) at 6pm
• Monday April 15^th: U16 East Kerry League Spa v Gneeveguilla (away) at 7pm
• Wednesday April 17^th: U14 Boys Co League Spa v Listowel Emmets (in Dirreen) at 7pm

Annual Mass

The annual Club Mass will take place on Tuesday April 23rd at the clubhouse at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Gym Fobs

Club members (over 18 years old) can apply for fob access to the club gym. CCTV Cameras are in operation and member access to the gym is through the fob system only. Fobs are €25 each and the first date for subscription will be Wednesday April 10th from 7-9pm at the clubhouse reception.

Lissivigeen Area Clean Up

Michael Gleeson wishes to inform that the annual greater Lissivigeen Area clean-up will commence at Lissivigeen school at 11am on Saturday April 13th. This is taking place in conjunction with the county clean-up day. Bags, gloves and high vis vests will be available. All welcome.

Rd1 U12 Co League

Spa v Castleisland Desmonds

Our 2019 season got off to a fantastic start with a fine win away to Castleisland Desmond’s.

Our boys put on a fine display of skills & kicking ability & raced into an early lead scoring 4 points either side of a goal without reply in the opening 10 mins. Aided by a nice spring breeze & the traveling support, the boys finished the first half with a flurry of points and a commanding lead.

Castleisland worked hard to try and get back into the game but it just wasn’t their night.

A couple of 2nd half goals by our boys gave us a comfortable margin in the end.

Next up is Kerins O Rahilly’s next Sunday, please come and support.

Intermediate Championship Rd1

Spa 1-16 Templenoe 3-12

Aided by the breeze in the first half Spa, Spa started well and with converted frees from Niall McCarthy and Mike O'Donoghue, we were two points ahead within the first few minutes.

Killian Spillane opened Templenoe's account but Spa kept pushing forward and with additional points from Mike O'Donoghue and Evan Cronin, they extended that lead to 0-4 to 0-1. Andrew Garnett got very close on goal but his first attempt was just wide. After Teddy Doyle and Ryan O'Carroll swapped scores, Garnett collected a long high ball and, despite the keeper getting the slightest touch, the ball rattled the net for the first goal of the day.

David Spillane and Evan Cronin extended the Spa advantage but Templenoe, who hit a few early wides, were certainly keeping the Spa defence busy. The turning point of the game came in the 29th minute when Adrian Spillane netted to make it 1-7 to 1-3. Late points from Dan O'Donoghue and Brian Crowley left just four between the sides at the break, Spa 1-8 Templenoe 1-4.

Six minutes into the second half Templenoe had already hit an unanswered 1-5, Killian Spillane with the first four to level before Stephen O'Sullivan blasted to the net in the fifth minute and followed it with a well-taken point. Niall McCarthy and Killian Spillane exchanged points and going in to the final quarter Templenoe had the advantage, 2-10 to 1-9.

Spa kept battling all over the field and with points from Liam Kearney, Mike O'Donoghue and Evan Cronin, there was just a point between the teams with ten minutes remaining. Killian Spillane increased that gap to two but a Mike O'Donoghue score at the other again left just a point between them.

In the 25th minute Templenoe made a burst through the middle and Cian Hallissey kicked their third goal of the day shortly before being sent to the bench on a second yellow. Spa kept battling, and despite a final point by Teddy Doyle, Spa kept immense pressure on in the final few minutes, with their best effort was just inches wide of the post. Three late frees from Mike O'Donoghue reduced the deficit but at the end of the day Templenoe take the win, the game finishing Spa 1-16 Templenoe 3-12.

Spa are away to Glenbeigh/Glencar next Saturday April 13th at 6.30pm and will be home to Laune Rangers in the final round.

Spa Team: David Carroll, Eoin Fitzgerald, Dan O'Donoghue, Bryan Russell, Shane Cronin, Niall O'Mahony, Eoghan Cronin, Liam Kearney, Andrew Garnett, Ryan O'Carroll, Michael McCarthy, David Spillane, Niall McCarthy, Mike O'Donoghue, Evan Cronin, Subs: Ciaran Spillane, Gary Vaughan

Templenoe Team: Dan Cahalane, Michael Hallissey, Tadhg Morley, Kieran O'Neill, Gavin Crowley, John Spillane, Patrick Clifford, Sean Sheehan, Adrian Spillane, Teddy Doyle, Brian Crowley, Josh Crowley Holland, Stephen O'Sullivan, Killian Spillane, Cian Hallissey. Subs: Kieran McCarthy, Patrick Spillane

Referee: Tom McCarthy

Minor Co League semi-final

Spa 3-12 John Mitchels 2-11

In a close, exciting game in Spa, our minors defeated John Mitchels in the Minor Co League Division 6 semi-final.

Ryan Kelliher kicked the opening score and although Mitchels responded shortly after, it was Spa that had the better first half. A second Ryan Kelliher point was followed by a brilliant goal from Michael Horgan. He had a second goal chance minutes later but his effort was well saved before Alan O'Sullivan netted the rebound. Cian Murphy, Calum Neher, Liam Spillane and Oisin Walsh extended the Spa lead and after 20 minutes we led 2-6 to 0-1. Mitchels however clawed back at that lead and with five unanswered points late in the half, the gap was reduced to six points at the break, Spa 2-6 John Mitchels 0-6.

Cian Murphy scored the first point in the second half but two Mitchels scores reduced that gap to just five. Mitchels starting winning more of the breaks and were a constant threat when they moved the ball forward, but a Cian Murphy goal at the end of the third quarter gave Spa a temporary breather. Calum Neher and Ryan Kelliher points kept Spa with the edge and despite late scores and constant pressure from Mitchels, including two goals in the last 10 minutes, injury time points from Ryan Kelliher, Liam Spillane and Eoghan Mulvaney secured the victory.

Spa will play Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane in the Final (Date TBC)

Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cahill, Michael Kearney, Keith Myers, Liam Spillane, Calum Neher, Oisín Walsh, Ryan Kelliher, Roiri O'Connor, Michael Horgan, Alan O'Sullivan, Cian Murphy. Subs: Sean Hickey, Eoghan Mulvaney

Referee: Harry Bartlett (Dr Crokes)

U12, U14 & U16 Match Reports

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U16 East Kerry League Spa v Rathmore

On Monday 1st of April, Spa u-16 team opened their East Kerry League campaign away to Rathmore. Rathmore started brightly but Spa grew into the game, helped by very accurate kickouts by Jack O Sullivan in goal which helped to set up our attacks. Super defending by Josh Moore and Danny Coffee helped us stay in touch with a strong Rathmore side. With Rian O'Neill breaking up Rathmore attacks, and the midfield duo of Eoghan Mulvaney and Donagh Fahy setting up attacks, we were rewarded with a well taken goal by Roiri O'Connor. Spa trailed by 5 at the break.

In the second half, we brought it back to 3 points at one stage, through some excellent runs by Sean Hickey and great frees being scored by Eoghan Mulvaney. However, Rathmore continued to build momentum and with our boys getting tired, Rathmore got in for some easy goals and ran out winners on a scoreline of 7-10 to 1-8. Spa produced some great passages of play and hopefully we can improve further in our next game against Scart/Cordal at home next Monday.

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U14 Co. League Spa v Glenflesk

Played in Spa in a bitterly cold night, Spa played with just fifteen players. Unfortunately, many on the injured list and sick bed. However, never say die attitude the boys played to the best of their ability and gave a sterling performance against a much fancied Glenflesk team.

First half, we gained loads of possession but very unlucky to hit the posts and slotting over to the right or left side of the goalposts. Luck was definitely not on our side. Aaron O'Connor pulled off some great saves. Our defence of Shane O'Sullivan, Kalvin O'Sullivan , Chris Healy kept the pressure on the Glenflesk forward line. Midfield of Oran Daly and Luke O'Neill  won great possession and worked the ball up to the forward line of Aidan Cronin, Emmet Spillane. Cian Russell, Stephen Wickham and David O'Sullivan. Not a great start to our county League but no doubt will gain valuable experience from this outing. Glenflesk were strong and deserved the win.

U12 Girls

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The girls were busy this week playing  two games . First up was at home to Glenflesk. The girls played excellent in the first half scoring three goals. However, the opposition just had that more scoring power. Great skill and great team work but just couldn’t catch Glenflesk who ran out winners 5-14 to 3-0.

The following night they travelled to Legion in Direen. The weather conditions were terrible. Played against a strong wind in the first half and found it difficult to score. The girls never gave up though and lost out to the home side 5-12 to 1-4.

Health & Wellbeing Report

Report by Margaret Doyle, the Health & Wellbeing Officer

On January 28^th, a training night of Health and Wellbeing Officers was held at the County Board Buildings in Tralee. As Health and Wellbeing Officer to Spa G.A.A. Club, I attended.

It was led by Collette Cody who is based in Croke Park, but travels around the country to give this training. She was assisted on the night by County Health and Wellbeing Secretary Aine Ni Suilleabhain.

There were other speakers on the night; namely, County Board Health and Wellbeing Chairperson Bernie Reen. It was evident that key to a successful Healthy Club is people power. It was pointed out on the night that a Health and Wellbeing Officer will not drive Health and Wellbeing within a club on their own.

I am fortunate to be the Spa Officer as we seem to have a club bustling with ideas, more recently Operation Transformation Walks. Well Done to all who organised and participated in the 6 week programme and because of this continue on a Thursday night lights on 7 to 9 pm. This is a true testament that we can and should be more willing to try new events within the club.

If I can be of assistance in promoting any event: please let me know. It would be great if a few people could meet with a view to setting up events that would involve others in the community that might not be of a sporty nature.

The Health and Wellbeing Officer has been supplied with a "Healthy Club Manual". I would really like to be able to enter the club to qualify for Healthy Club status. The next opportunity for this for this is 2020, so this gives us time to gear ourselves and cover the relevant criteria.

Margaret Doyle,
Health & Wellbeing Officer

U8 Boys and Girls Sponsor

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We are delighted to welcome a new sponsor for our U8 boys and girls.  Emerald Health & Safety Company is based in Killarney and is run by Micheál Jordan and  Paudie Sheahan.

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Micheál is one of the dedicated u8 coaches in Spa and kindly gave every member their own football. This is to encourage each child to practice their skills at home.

The young members train every Saturday morning in Spa between 10am and 11am and to continue to improve their skills each week. This sponsorship can only enhance the love and skills of the GAA. 

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