U12 Boys Co League Phase 2- Rd 1 Spa v Laune Rangers
Round 1 of our Division 1 County League commenced in fine fashion on Sunday with an away win to Laune Rangers.
Points by Fionn Daly, JJ O Donoghue, Jack O Donoghue & Shane Doolan coupled by goal and two points from Luke Doolan & a series of fine points by Joey McCarthy saw Spa lead at half time 1-09 to 0-8 having played with the breeze in the first half.
Laune Rangers scored a goal early in the second half which tested our resolve, however some very solid defensive displays by Daragh Brosnan, Adam Herlihy, Jake Leahy & Maurice Joy with some terrific saves by Caolainn Mitchell helped keep our boys out in front.
Jack O Donoghue stormed through with a goal for ourselves and another two goals one each for Maurice Joy & Shane Doolan gave a comfortable margin in the end but one which was harsh on a very strong performance from Laune Rangers. Final Score Spa 4-15 Laune Rangers 2-11. Next Up is An Ghaeltacht next week at home
Our Second Team on their first night out together put on a super performance trailing Laune Rangers by a point at half time. This team the majority of which are U-10’s played gallantly but just faded away in the second half to a stronger and older Laune Rangers team.
U12 Girls Spa v Annascaul
Spa 2-4 Annascaul 4-10
Played in Spa and no referee showed up for fixture. However, both teams decided to play with their own referee. This was a very evenly matched game for the first half. The visitors scored some brilliant scores in the second half and we just ran out of time to narrow the deficit.
Great team performance with excellent work from Casey Mulrey, Muireann Spillane, Caoimhe O'Neill, Siofra Brosnan and Sarah Griffin.
Phase 2 of the U12 Co League started Sunday May 19th and Spa will have 2 teams competing each week. Kerry GAA and Kerry Coiste na nÓg are extending the ‘Silent Sideline’ across all divisions in the Lee Strand u12 County Football League. One designated coach from each team issues instructions to the players. All other coaches, parents and supporters stay silent and let the players get on with the game and improve their own decision making. Scores and positive play from both sides is encouraged and applauded. Criticism of players, referees and opponents is not tolerated. Rd1 May 19th v Laune Rangers (away), Rd2 May 26th v An Ghaeltacht (home), Rd3 June 2nd v Rathmore (away), Rd4 June 16th v Ballymac (home), Rd5 June 23rd v Austin Stacks (away).
Donation to Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus
Every year at the annual Spa GAA Club Awards Night, the club holds a raffle or collection and donates the proceeds to a local charity. This year the club Awards Committee chose the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus, part of the Kerry Cancer Support Group. This service is vital to our community as it transports cancer patients receiving treatment in Cork University Hospital. There was a total of €860 raised at this year’s Awards Night, and on hand recently to present the cheque on behalf of the club to representatives of the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus was Spa GAA Chairman Michael Cronin, Awards Committee members Andrew Garnett and Adrian O Sullivan with the Chairperson of the Kerry Cancer Support Group, Breda Dyland, and fellow volunteers Phil Reidy and Trish Kelly. The Kerry Cancer Support Group were delighted with the raffle proceeds and thanked the club for their generous donation.
Junior Match Report
Spa started their Junior Co League with a mix of youth and experience at home to Gneeveguilla on Friday night. Spa hit four first half points from Corey Doyle (3) and Hugh O’Donoghue but Gneeveguilla held a narrow lead at the break, Spa 0-4 Gneeveguilla 1-2. Spa struggled to convert scores in the second half and after two Corey Doyle points, just a goal separated the sides going in to the final quarter. Niall McCarthy kicked two late scores and Corey Doyle kicked his fifth of the day but Gneeveguilla ran out winners at the end. Final score Spa 0-8 Gneeveguilla 1-9 Spa: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Brian Devane, Conor O’Riordan, Eoin Cronin, Conor Stack, Thomas Cronin, Corey Doyle, Hugh O’Donoghue, Alfie Giles, Shane Fenton, Pa Murphy, Conor Gleeson, Eoin Carroll, Conor Kerins. Subs: Michael Kearney, Eoin o’Donoghue, Niall McCarthy, Alan Cronin
Upcoming Fixtures
Wednesday May 22nd: U17 9-a-side Blitz (in Blennerville at 6.45pm)
Saturday May 25th: Co League Rd4 Spa v St Marys Caherciveen (in Caherciveen at 7pm)
Sunday May 26th: U12 Co League Spa v An Ghaeltacht (in Spa at 6pm)
U10 Blitz
Spa hosted Fossa last Thursday evening, both clubs put out 2 teams and all teams put on a great display of football! Well done to all the players and parents who came out to support them.
U8 Go Games
Our U8s again attended another successful Go Games Blitz with Dr Crokes and Listry last Friday evening and thank you to Dr Crokes for hosting.
Lily of Killarney
Wishing the best of luck to the Spa Ladies Committee and all the Lilies at this year’s Lily of Killarney on Friday May 24th. Tickets are on sale in the main reception of the Gleneagle Hotel this Monday May 20th from 8pm-8.30pm and again on Tuesday May 21st from 8pm-8.30pm.
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 1385612.
Lotto Results 13/05/19
Numbers 4, 14, 15, 16. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips to Noel Eoin O'Keeffe, Lissivigeen; J Cronin, Coolcorcoran; Rita McKenna, Mill Rd; Samantha & Lee c/o Assumpta. Jackpot is now €11,100 and draw on Monday May 20th will be at the Torc Hotel. Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto. Tickets available from the following – www.spagaa.com (Online); Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire
For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508.
Gym Fobs
Club members (over 18 years old) can access the gym through an individual fob system. CCTV cameras are in operation and members can apply for a gym fob (€25) from the Club Chairman Michael Cronin.
Merchandise
The Spa Merchandise Shop is open from 10am to 11am on Saturday mornings and will shortly be moving to a new location in the main building, as well as launching an online shop. Details will be announced shortly. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to the family of Joan Cremin, Lissivigeen and to the O’Sullivan family, Knockinane on the passing of Bernie Sugrue, Mallow.
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.
Every year at the annual Spa GAA Club Awards Night, the club holds a raffle or collection on the night, and they donate the proceeds to a local charity.
Last year, Ian O'Connell was the worthy recipient and this year the club Awards Committee chose the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus, part of the Kerry Cancer Support Group. This service is vital to our community as it transports cancer patients receiving treatment in Cork University Hospital.
There was a total of €860 raised at this year's Awards Night, and on hand recently to present the cheque on behalf of the club to representatives of the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus was Spa GAA Chairman Michael Cronin, Awards Committee members Andrew Garnett and Adrian O Sullivan with the Chairperson of the Kerry Cancer Support Group, Breda Dyland, and fellow volunteers Phil Reidy and Trish Kelly.
The Kerry Cancer Support Group were delighted with the raffle proceeds and thanked the club for their generous donation.
Phase 2 of the U12 Co League starts this Sunday May 19th and Spa will have 2 teams competing each week.
Fixtures for Phase 2:
Sunday May 19th: Spa v Laune Rangers (away)
Sunday May 26th: Spa v An Ghaeltacht (home)
Sunday June 2nd: Spa v Rathmore (away)
Sunday June 16th: Spa v Ballymcelligott (home)
Sunday June 23rd: Spa v Austin Stacks (away)
Kerry GAA and Kerry Coiste na nÓg are extending the ‘Silent Sideline’ across all divisions in the Lee Strand u12 County Football League.
One designated coach from each team issues instructions to the players. All other coaches, parents and supporters stay silent and let the players get on with the game and improve their own decision making.
Scores and positive play from both sides is encouraged and applauded. Criticism of players, referees and opponents is not tolerated.
Spa started their Junior Co League with a mix of youth and experience at home to Gneeveguilla on Friday night.
Gneeveguilla had the better opening half with Adam O'Leary scoring the only goal of the game at the end of the first quarter. Spa hit four first half points from Corey Doyle (3) and Hugh O'Donoghue but Gneeveguilla, with the goal and points from Evan Cronin (2), held a narrow lead at the break, Spa 0-4 Gneeveguilla 1-2.
Spa struggled to convert scores in the second half and after two Corey Doyle points and points from Gneeveguilla's Evan Cronin (2) and Aengus O'Leary (2), just a goal separated the sides going in to the final quarter at 0-6 to 1-6. Spa's Niall McCarthy kicked two late scores and Corey Doyle kicked his fifth of the day but Gneeveguilla ran out winners at the end with late scores from Evan Cronin (2), Conor Herlihy and Michael Brosnan. Final score Spa 0-8 Gneeveguilla 1-9.
Spa: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Brian Devane, Conor O'Riordan, Eoin Cronin, Conor Stack, Thomas Cronin, Corey Doyle, Hugh O'Donoghue, Alfie Giles, Shane Fenton, Pa Murphy, Conor Gleeson, Eoin Carroll, Conor Kerins. Subs: Michael Kearney, Eoin o'Donoghue, Niall McCarthy, Alan Cronin
Gneeveguilla: Jerry Cronin, Conor Crowley, PJ Murphy, Timmy O'Leary, Michael Brosnan, Eoin Lawlor, Brendan Sheehan, Eamon Herlihy, Conor Herlihy, Cathal McCarthy, Donal Murphy, Jack Cremin, Adam O'Leary, Aengus O'Leary, Evan Cronin. Subs: Denis Fleming, Gerard Sheehan
Tuesday May 14th: U12 Girls Spa v Southern Gaels (in Spa at 7pm)
Friday May 17th: Junior Co League Rd1 Spa v Gneeveguilla (in Spa at 7.30pm)
Sunday May 19th: Ladies Co League Spa v ISG (in Kenmare at 12noon)
Sunday May 19th: East Kerry Superleague Final Spa v Glenflesk (details tbc)
Lotto Results 06/05/2019
Numbers Drawn 6, 7, 9, 25. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips to Cormac Cronin, Dave Hurley, Mary Cronin, Ann O'Leary and Kieran & Ciara Herlihy. Jackpot is now €10,800 and draw on Monday May 13th will be at the Killarney Oaks Hotel.
Our club lotto, chaired by Tadhg Hickey, has now been running for seven years since the first draw on May 13th 2012 in Jimmy Brien’s with Micheál O’Muircheartaigh. Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto. Tickets available from the following – www.spagaa.com (Online); Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire
For bookings andenquiries please contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508.
Gym Fobs
Club members (over18 years old) can access the gym through an individual fob system. CCTV camerasare in operation and members can apply for a gym fob (€25) from the ClubChairman.
Spa Merchandise
The Spa MerchandiseShop is open from 10am to 11am on Saturday mornings and will shortly be movingto a new location in the main building, as well as launching an online shop. Detailswill be announced shortly. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356
Lily of Killarney
Tickets for the 2019 Lily Of Killarney will go on sale today Monday from 8-8.30pm in the main reception area of The Gleneagle Hotel (not the INEC side!) and again this Wednesday May 15th from 8.00 - 8.30pm. Adults €30 and U14 €15. This event is likely to sell out quickly so please don’t be disappointed and make it a priority to get your tickets.
The Lily of Killarney, will be taking place in the Gleneagle Hotel on Friday May 24th. For any queries contact Chairperson Marie O’Keeffe on 0872468238 or email at lilyofkillarney2019@gmail.com / facebook lilyofkillarney17
Co League Rd3:Spa 3-10 Dingle 3-12
Played in Spa, this game was won and lost in the final few minutes. Three penalties during the game had a major effect on play, with the lead switching between the sides right up to the final moments. Match report available here.
Spa Team: James Devane,Eoghan Cronin, Brian Lynch, Bryan Russell, Shane Cronin (0-1), Eoin Fitzgerald,Ciaran Spillane (0-1), Dan O’Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Gary Vaughan, CormacCronin, Niall O’Mahony (0-1), David Spillane (1-0), Evan Cronin(2-6), NiallMcCarthy. Subs: Conor Stack, Michael O’Donoghue (0-1), Shane Fenton
U8 Go Games Blitz
Thanks to Dr Crokeswho hosted this blitz last Friday. They will run over 3 weeks every Friday at6pm and Spa, Listry and Dr. Crokes are in this group. Training will still goahead as normal on Saturday morning at 10am. We had 32 boys and girls and greatfun was had by all.
Senior Ladies Co. League Div 2
Dr Crokes 4-13 Spa 1-5
Played in Lewis Road, our neighbours were out for revenge after their big loss to us last season. We played well and the new players Katie O Connor and Saoirse Kelly were outstanding. Unlucky to lose Katie to injury and speedy recovery to her. Gina Crowley once again played a captain's role along with Ciara Moynihan, Elizabeth Stack and Kerry Holland in defence. Cassandra Buckley and Micaela O'Connor ran every inch of the field. Ladies are up again next Sunday away to ISG in Kenmare at 12noon.
Euromelanoma 2019
Notice from Kerry Co Board: As part of Euromelanoma 2019 the Consultant Dermatologists from University Hospital Kerry and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork will offer a free walk-in skin cancer screening in the Out-Patients Department University Hospital Kerry on Saturday May 18th from 9.30am to 11.30am. All adults welcome.
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.
Played in Spa, this game was won and lost in the final few minutes. Three penalties during the game had a major effect on play, with the lead switching between the sides right up to the final moments.
Dingle had the better start and opened the play with a point from Cathal Bambury, before Lucas O Conaill found the net in the 8th minute to give the visitors an early lead. Evan Cronin responded with two pointed frees but Dingle replied again with scores from Matthew Flaherty (2) and Pól ODúbhain to lead 1-4 to 0-2 after twenty minutes. Eoin Fitzgerald had a great run forward but was brought down in the square for the first penalty of the day, which Evan Cronin converted. Two more points from Evan late in the half put the sides level at the break, Spa 1-4 Dingle 1-4.
Ciaran Spillane and Lucas O Conaill exchanged points early in the second half before Spa took control of the game and kicked 1-3 in just four minutes, points from Evan Cronin, Michael O'Donoghue and Niall O'Mahony and the second Spa goal from David Spillane in the 7th minute. Dingle also almost had a second goal, but their quick effort rolled inches wide, and they followed up with points from Cathal Bambury and Seoirse Durrant. Evan Cronin kicked his sixth point of the day before he finished a third Spa goal to the net, making it 3-9 to 1-7 at the end of the third quarter.
Dingle, however, upped their attack and, after points from Aodhán OConchuir and Matthew Flaherty, Cathal Bambury converted the first Dingle penalty when Matthew Flaherty was fouled in the small square. More points from Bambury and Pól ODubhain and suddenly it was 3-9 to 2-11 with just a minute of normal time remaining.
Spa did regain control momentarily with a Shane Cronin point but after a high ball led to a scramble in the Spa square, Cathal Bambury converted a second Dingle penalty, and the visitors took the lead at 3-10 to 3-11 two minutes in to injury time. Spa were unable to get the equalizer and Pól O Dubhain kicked a final point for Dingle, the game finishing Spa 3-10 Dingle 3-12.
Spa Team: James Devane, Eoghan Cronin, Brian Lynch, Bryan Russell, Shane Cronin (0-1), Eoin Fitzgerald, Ciaran Spillane (0-1), Dan O’Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Gary Vaughan, Cormac Cronin, Niall O’Mahony (0-1), David Spillane (1-0), Evan Cronin(2-6), Niall McCarthy. Subs: Conor Stack, Michael O'Donoghue (0-1), Shane Fenton
Dingle Team: Eoin Ó Brosnacháin, Conor Ó Súilleabháin, Pádraig Ó Conchúir, Brian Ó Conchúir, Maitiú Ó Flaitheartaigh (0-3), Aodhán Ó Conchúir (0-1), Mícheál Ó Baoighill, Lucas O Conaill (1-1), Mícheál Ó Slatara, Niall Ó Géibheannaigh, Pól Ó Dubháin (0-3), Seoirse Durrant (0-1), Tomás Mac a’ tSithigh, Brian Ó Conaill, Cathal Ó Bambaire (2-3). Subs: Conchur O Flannabhra, Eoin O Murchú
Senior Ladies Co League Div 2: Spa 0-14 Finuge/St.Senans 1-5
The ladies finally started their league campaign with a great win at home to Finuge-St Senans. Gina Crowley played a captain's role in defence and was instrumental with the set up of great scores from Mags Cronin, Kerry Holland, Niamh Kearney, Elizabeth Stack and Mairead Bennett. A great team effort from everyone. Management Mike Brosnan and Tom Tobin will be delighted with the win.
U14 Boys: Spa v Dr Crokes
Spa Team: Emmet Spillane, Cian Russell, Chris Healy, Donal Hickey, Oran O’Neill, Danny Coffey, Mark O’Leary, Luke O’Neill, Timmy Moynihan, Shane O’Sullivan, Oran Daly, Kalvin O’Sullivan, Aidan Cronin, Cormac Walsh, David O’Sullivan, Aaron O’Connor, Stephen Wickham, Mark Daly and Cathal Mackey. Played the last round of division 2 at home. We started very strong but unfortunately Dr Crokes pulled off some great scores and we were chasing throughout the whole game. The dedication and never give up. Attitude must be acknowledged by our young team.
U12 Boys Spa v Cromane
Spa kept their unbeaten record in the last round of the county league with a great display of skill from our young members. Cromane tried hard but we had the edge on them throughout the game. We look forward to phase two of the next county league.
U12 Girls: Spa v Castlegregory
Spa u12 girls met Castlegregory in Spa and what a brilliant contest it turned out to be. It was a very fast free flowing game filled with great skill and some fine kicking. It was neck and neck throughout. Saoirse Moriarty, Lara O’Neill and Ciara O’Donoghue scoring in the first half to bring the scoreline to 1-2 to 1-3 in favour of the visitors. Ciara added to the scoreline again in the second half as did Casey Mulry and Aoife O’Connell.
It was edge of the seat stuff right to the final whistle for Spa to be beaten by just one point. The Spa girls should be very proud of their performance and I know they will come back stronger from this. Huge congratulations to Castlegregory for a fine victory in a thrilling game, well done.
Kerry GAA Cúl Camps
The annual Kerry GAA Cúl Camp will take place in Spa from August 5th - 9th 2019. To register follow the online linkwww.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps or contact Kerry Co Board Cul Camps committee.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Sunday May 12th: Senior Co. League Spa v Dingle (in Spa) at 2pm
Junior Co League Group 1 Fixtures
May 17th: Spa v Gneeveguilla (home)
May 31st: Spa v Glenflesk (home)
June 21st: Spa v Laune Rangers (away)
July 5th: Spa v Kilcummin (away)
July 19th: Spa v Glenbeigh/Glencar (home)
Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire
For bookings and enquiries please contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508.
Lotto Results 29/04/2019
Numbers Drawn 3, 11, 14, 18. No winner and €50 lucky dips to: Ann Cronin, K Cronin, Con Lynch, Leanne & Kevin. Draw Monday May 6th in the Killarney Heights Hotel and Jackpot is €10,500.
Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto. Tickets available from the following - www.spagaa.com (Online); Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Club Mass
Thank you to everyone who attended the annual club mass last week, especially Fr Michael took time to visit his old neighbourhood for our Annual Easter Mass. Special mention to our Club President Fr Tim O’Sullivan who couldn’t attend on the night but no doubt we will see around Spa in the near future. A large crowd gathered upstairs for the beautiful Mass. All the deceased were remembered and prayed for at the Mass.
Lily of Killarney
The 46th annual Lily of Killarney will be taking place in the Gleneagle Hotel on Friday May 24th. For anyone, over 18, that would like to take part please contact Spa’s Lily of Killarney Chairperson Marie O’Keeffe on 0872468238 or email at lilyofkillarney2019@gmail.com.
More information can also be found on their facebook –www.facebook.com/lilyofkillarney17. Tickets for this year’s event will be available shortly from any committee member or from lilyofkillarney2019@gmail.com
Gym Fobs
Club members (over 18 years old) can access the gym through a fob system. CCTV cameras are in operation and members can apply for a gym fob (€25) from the Club Chairman.
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.
Walking for Nathan – Darkness Into Light
This year’s Darkness Into Light Walk is happening next Saturday May 11th. Registration available online or pre-registration also available at the Racecourse from 5-8pm on Thursday May 9th or from 3-9pm on Friday May 10th. The walk will begin from Killarney Racecourse at 4.15am on Saturday.
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.
Senior Ladies Co League Div 2 Spa 0-14 Finuge/St.Senans 1-5
The ladies finally started their league campaign with a great win at home to Finuge-St Senans. Gina Crowley played a captain's role in defence and was instrumental with the set up of great scores from Mags Cronin, Kerry Holland, Niamh Kearney, Elizabeth Stack and Mairead Bennett.
A great team effort from everyone. Managment Mike Brosnan and Tom Tobin will be delighted with the win.
Best wishes to the Kerry senior ladies as they take on Waterford in the Lidl Div 2 National League Final Sunday May 5th at 2pm in Parnell Park, Dublin. Special mention to all the East Kerry players and our own Donal O'Doherty and Tim O'Connor as management.
Spa u12 girls met Castlegregory tonight in Spa and what a brilliant contest it turned out to be. It was a very fast free flowing game filled with great skill and some fine kicking. It was neck and neck throughout.
Saoirse Moriarty, Lara O'Neill and Ciara O'Donoghue scoring in the first half to bring the scoreline to 1-2 to 1-3 in favour of the visitors. Ciara added to the scoreline again in the second half as did Casey Mulry and Aoife O'Connell. It was edge of the seat stuff right to the final whistle for Spa to be beaten by just one point.
The Spa girls should be very proud of their performance tonight and I know they will come back stronger from this. Huge congratulations to Castlegregory for a fine victory in a thrilling game, well done.
U12 Boys Spa v Cromane
Spa kept their unbeaten record in the last round of the county league with a great display of skill from our young members. Cromane tried hard but we had the edge on them throughout the game. We look forward to phase two of the next county league.
U14 Boys: Spa 1-10 Dr Crokes 5-21
Spa Team: Emmet Spillane, Cian Russell, Chris Healy, Donal Hickey, Oran O'Neill, Danny Coffey, Mark O'Leary, Luke O'Neill, Timmy Moynihan, Shane O'Sullivan, Oran Daly, Kalvin O'Sullivan, Aidan Cronin, Cormac Walsh, David O'Sullivan, Aaron O'Connor, Stephen Wickham, Mark Daly and Cathal Mackey.
Played the last round of division 2 at home. We started very strong but unfortunately Dr Crokes pulled off some great scores and we were chasing throughout the whole game. The dedication and never give up Attitude must be acknowledged by our young team.
