Fossa started well and jumped into a 2-6 lead before Spa scored their first point, the two Fossa goals coming from Killian Buckley and William O'Brien. Spa did get one first half goal from Roirí O'Connor but Dean Sheehan netted a third Fossa goal late in the half and Spa were trailing 1-2 to 3-10 at half time.
A better second half saw Spa come more into the game and notch up more scores. A fourth Fossa goal at the start of the second half from William O'Brien had the visitors leading 4-11 to 1-3 early on. A hatrick from Spa's Cian Murphy reduced the gap by the full time whistle, the game finishing Spa 4-7 Fossa 4-18.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Connie Cremin, Sean Hickey, Conor Brosnan, Micheál Kearney, Diarmuid cahill, Oisin Walsh, Thomas Cronin, Rian O'Neill, Cian Murphy, Roirí O'Connor, Donagh Fahy, Michael Horgan, Alan O'Sullivan. Subs: Ryan Kelliher, Craig McKenzie Vass, Jack O'Sullivan, Sean O'Sullivan
Fossa Team: Keelan O'Brien, Joe Cahillanem Richard Wallace, Cian Doyle, Eoin Myers, Padraig Talbot, Rian Colleran, Eoin Talbot, Colm Talbot, Jack Clifford, Harry Buckley, William O'Brien, harry Kelly, Killian Buckley, Dean Sheehan
Spa and Crokes met in Spa on Saturday evening and, with just a point or two separating the teams for most of the game, it was the home side that eventually came out on top. Match report available through this link.
Spa are away to Rathmore in the next round on Sunday July 14th.
Spa Team: James Devane, Eoghan Cronin, Eoin Fitzgerald, Bryan Russell, Ciaran Spillane (1-0), Dan O’Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan (0-1), Shane Cronin (0-3), Michael McCarthy, Niall McCarthy (0-5), Niall O’Mahony (0-2), Ryan O’Carroll (0-1), Cormac Cronin, Michael Foley (0-1), David Spillane, Subs: Conor Stack, Brian Devane, Shane Fenton
U14 Boys: Spa 2-16 Glenflesk 5-14
A great game of football that could have gone either way until the last few minutes resulting in Spa losing to Glenflesk in the league at home. Glenflesk were superior for the first fifteen minutes with some excellent scores. However, our young team replied with class points to narrow the deficit. We played great football with excellent passing and unlucky to register a few more scores.
Great play from the full back line of Chris Healy, David O Sullivan and Cian Russell. Our attacking half back line lead by Danny Coffey. Forward line never gave up and up until the last few minutes we were just one point down with great scores from Luke O Neill, Oran Daly, Kalvin O Sullivan, Aidan Cronin, Emmet Spillane and Liam O Leary. Sub goalie Conor Sowerby played his part taking over from Aaron O Connor who pulled off great saves to keep us in the game.
Overall an entertaining well-balanced team, who no doubt will learn from this loss. They will develop stronger as a team with the help from management of Michael Finnegan, David O Sullivan, Des Spillane and Pat O Neill in the next round of the league.
U8
Well done to all the boys and girls who played fun games against Glenflesk last Thursday night. Great skill and teamwork were evident after all the practice on Saturday mornings.
Senior Ladies Co League Div 2 Spa 3-12 Milltown/Listry 2-6
The ladies had an excellent result at home to a very strong Milltown/Listry side. The team started very strong with two goals in the opening few minutes from Mags Cronin and Niamh Kearney. Claire Moynihan and Alma O Mahony added to the scoreline along with Saoirse Kelly. Spa were the superior team in the first half holding Milltown/Listry to three scores heading into the second half 3-9 to 1-2. However, the second half the visitors put the pressure on and scored 1-2 before we registered our first score from the very impressive Niamh Kearney. The excellent work from the defence to the midfield helped us keep our lead and win two valuable points in the league. Our senior ladies played well as a team with a great mixture of experience and youth.
Team: Joanne Lynch, Katie O Brien, Ciara Moynihan, Elizabeth Stack, Cassandra Buckley, Katie O Connor, Saoirse Kelly (0-2), Mairead Bennett, Loretta Maher, Claire Moynihan (1-2), Mags Cronin (1-1), Niamh Kearney (1-6) and Alma O Mahony (0-1)Subs: Kerry Holland, Aoife Cronin and Grainne Spillane.
Upcoming Fixtures
Monday July 1st: EK Minor League Spa v Fossa (in Spa at 7pm)
Monday July 1st: EK U14 League Spa v Kenmare (in Kenmare at 7pm)
Tuesday July 2nd: EK Junior League Div2 SF Spa v Glenflesk (in Spa at 7.30pm)
Friday July 5th: Junior Co League Spa v Kilcummin (in Kilcummin at 7.30pm)
Sunday July 7th: U12 EK League Spa v Cordal (in Cordal at 12noon)
Monday July 8th: EK U14 League Spa v Kilcummin (in Kilcummin at 7pm)
Wednesday July 10th: Senior Ladies Co League Spa v Scartaglin (in Scartaglin at 7.30pm)
Wednesday July 10th: U16 Co League Spa v Skellig/Valentia (in Spa at 7pm)
Dylan Crowley Tournament
Well done to our U11s who took part in the annual Dylan Crowley Tournament hosted by Gneeveguilla GAA last weekend.
Win a Set of Jerseys with Dalys Supervalu
Starting on June 26th, when you spend over €30 in Daly’s SuperValu Killarney you will receive a voucher for the club of your choice. You can place the voucher in the collection boxes located behind the checkouts. Once your club reaches 2000 vouchers they will receive 25 Jerseys either Senior or Juvenile from Daly’s SuperValu Killarney. Please show your support for Spa GAA Club.
EK Junior League Spa 2-6 Rathmore 2-11
Spa welcomed Rathmore last Tuesday night in the final round of the East Kerry League. Despite the thunder and heavy downpours, the game was competitive throughout with just two points between the sides at the break, Rathmore leading 1-5 to 1-3. Rathmore put in a strong second half and won out by 2-11 to 2-6.
Spa team: Ollie Cremin, Conor Kerins, Connie Cremin, John McKenna, Calum Neher, Thomas Fleming, Keith Myers, Gary Vaughan, Conor Stack, Conor Brosnan, Mikey Moynihan, Michael Horgan, Eoin Carroll, Pa Murphy, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Pat Cronin, Liam Spillane
Lotto Results 24/06/19
Numbers drawn: 6, 16, 22, 25. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Marie Kearney, D Ferris, Fintan Lawlor and Michael Foley. Next draw on Monday July 1st in the Torc Hotel and jackpot is €5,300! Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: 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 and Meeting Room Hire
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to Pat Herlihy and family on the passing of his mother Kathleen Herlihy, Cummeen.
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays
Spa and Crokes met in Spa on Saturday evening and, with just a point or two separating the teams for most of the game, it was the home side that eventually came out on top.
Niall McCarthy was first on the scoreboard but Crokes responded immediately with two points from Kieran O'Leary and one from Michael Casey to lead 0-3 to 0-1. Niall McCarthy (2) and Brian Looney swapped scores before Niall O'Mahony levelled the game at 0-4 apiece at the quarter hour mark.
Spa will feel aggrieved not to have a penalty call after David Spillane hit the ground, but Crokes reacted swiftly, converting an additional three points from Mark Fitzgerald, Michael Casey and Alan O'Sullivan. They almost rattled the Spa net too but James Devane pulled off a brilliant save. Michael Foley and Niall O'Mahony exchanged points with Chris Brady and Kieran O'Leary to keep the three point gap between the sides.
A point from Jack Griffin briefly extended that lead as half time approached, before a great run by Niall O'Mahony was finished to the Crokes net by Ciaran Spillane in the 33rd minute. At the half time whistle the narrowest of margins separated the sides at Spa 1-6 Crokes 0-10.
Kieran O'Leary increased the Crokes advantage but a point from the outstanding Shane Cronin was quickly followed by another from Niall McCarthy to level the game at 1-8 to 0-11. Chris Brady and Kieran O'Leary again put two between the teams but Spa continued to battle hard and Dan O'Donoghue's effort bounced off the crossbar and dropped between the posts. James Devane pulled off another super one-on-one save before Gary Vaughan bolted up the wing and punched the ball over the bar to level matters yet again with ten minutes remaining.
Shortly thereafter, Crokes were reduced to 14 men with the influential Kieran O'Leary sent to the line, but that didn't deter them as they quickly took the lead again with a Michael Casey point. Niall McCarthy kicked his fifth of the day to draw the game level again at 1-11 to 0-14 with five minutes remaining.
Mark O'Shea edged Crokes in front once more with a great point but Spa were soon attacking again at the other end, when a bullet of a shot from Cormac Cronin hit the crossbar and Shane Cronin collected the rebound and scored and the sides were even again at 1-12 to 0-15 with two minutes of normal time remaining.
Spa showed great character in the final few minutes and a brilliant Shane Cronin point tipped the inside of the post and dropped behind the goal to give Spa the lead for the first time since the opening score. Ryan O'Carroll finished the insurance point in the fifth minute of injury time and Spa, for the first time in years, defeated neighbours Crokes by 1-14 to 0-15.
Spa are away to Rathmore in the next round on Sunday July 14th.
Spa Team: James Devane, Eoghan Cronin, Eoin Fitzgerald, Bryan Russell, Ciaran Spillane (1-0), Dan O'Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan (0-1), Shane Cronin (0-3), Michael McCarthy, Niall McCarthy (0-5), Niall O'Mahony (0-2), Ryan O'Carroll (0-1), Cormac Cronin, Michael Foley (0-1), David Spillane, Subs: Conor Stack, Brian Devane, Shane Fenton
Crokes Team: Shane Murphy, Brian Fitzgerald, Michael Moloney, Mark Fitzgerald (0-1), David Naughton, Jason Lyne, Lorcan McMonagle, Alan O'Sullivan (0-1), Mark O'Shea (0-1), Mike Milner, Jack Griffin (0-1), Brian Looney (0-1), Chris Brady (0-2), Kieran O'Leary (0-5), Michael Casey (0-3). Subs: Michael Potts, Paul Clarke, Jordan Kiely, Gavin O'Shea, Kieran Ward
A great game of football that could have gone either way until the last few minutes resulting in Spa losing to Glenflesk in the league at home.
Glenflesk were superior for the first fifteen minutes with some excellent scores. However, our young team replied with class points to narrow the deficit. We played great football with excellent passing and unlucky to register a few more scores. Great play from the full back line of Chris Healy, David O'Sullivan and Cian Russell. Our attacking half back line lead by Danny Coffey. Forward line never gave up and up until the last few minutes we were just one point down with great scores from Luke O'Neill, Oran Daly, Kalvin O Sullivan, Aidan Cronin, Emmet Spillane and Liam O Leary.
Sub goalie Conor Sowerby played his part taking over from Aaron O'Connor who pulled off great saves to keep us in the game. Overall an entertaining well balanced team, who no doubt will learn from this loss. They will develop stronger as a team with the help from management of Michael Finnegan, David O'Sullivan, Des Spillane and Pat O Neill in the next round of the league.
The ladies had an excellent result at home to a very strong Milltown/Listry side. The team started very strong with two goals in the opening few minutes from Mags Cronin and Niamh Kearney. Claire Moynihan and Alma O Mahony added to the scoreline along with Saoirse Kelly. Spa were the superior team in the first half holding Milltown/Listry to three scores heading into the second half 3-9 to 1-2.
However, the second half the visitors put the pressure on and scored 1-2 before we registered our first score from the very impressive Niamh Kearney. The excellent work from the defence to the midfield helped us keep our lead and win two valuable points in the league. Our senior ladies played well as a team with a great mixture of experience and youth.
Team: Joanne Lynch, Katie O Brien, Ciara Moynihan, Elizabeth Stack, Cassandra Buckley, Katie O Connor, Saoirse Kelly (0-2), Mairead Bennett, Loretta Maher, Claire Moynihan (1-2), Mags Cronin (1-1), Niamh Kearney (1-6) and Alma O Mahony (0-1)Subs: Kerry Holland, Aoife Cronin and Grainne Spillane
Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 13, 16. One winner of €12,300 jackpot is Tim O’Sullivan, Ballaugh. New draw on Monday June 24th in the Killarney Oaks Hotel is €5,000! Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Munster Champions
Congrats to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry minor and senior teams and managements on their Munster Final victories in Pairc Uí Chaoimh last weekend.
Upcoming Fixtures
Monday June 24th: East Region U14 League Spa v Glenflesk (in Spa at 6pm)
Monday June 24th: Senior Ladies Co League v Milltown (in Spa at 7.30pm)
Tuesday June 25th: East Kerry Junior League Spa v Rathmore (in Spa at 7pm)
Tuesday June 25th: Co Minor Championship East Kerry v South Kerry (in Spa at 7.30pm)
Thursday June 27th: East Kerry Minor League Spa v Fossa (in Spa at 7.30pm)
Saturday June 29th: Co League Rd7 Spa v Dr Crokes (in Spa at 7pm)
Sunday June 30th: U12 Boys East Region League Spa v Legion (in Spa at 12noon)
U10
Well done to our U10s who played the last night of their Go Games with Kilcummin and Gneeveguilla last Thursday night.
Sports Hall and Meeting Room Hire
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508
Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai
Well done to everyone from Spa who was involved in the Co. Fleadh in Milltown last weekend. Huge achievement for the local Comhaltas branch CCE Cill Airne in the FLeadh Cheoil Chiarrai held in Milltown at the beautiful Nagle Rice Community Centre.
The dance troupes went home with 13 gold and four silver medals. These accolades didn't come easy especially with the high standard in Kerry. Our dancers practiced almost every night, even with some sitting leaving and junior certs etc. The parents are a huge cog in this wheel of success with their dedication.
Special thanks to dance coaches Triona Mangan and Mairead Mangan and their mom Ann the secretary of the branch. Our mascot Reidín was outstanding with helping all the dancers on the stage. Last but not least our superb musicians Sean O Laoithe and Damien Mullane who blew us away with their talent and lifted the roof off with their tunes.
Best of luck to all competitors who head to Ennis for the Munster Fleadh in July.
U12 Boys Group 1
Our 2019 County League campaign came to a conclusion on Sunday with a one point loss away to Austin Stacks on a scoreline of Spa 3-13 Austin Stacks 3-14. Trailing by 4 points after as many minutes, one might have been forgiven for thinking this was going to be a long night especially as we were missing one or two regular starters and fielded a team with 3 U-10 boys. But true to form, this group of boys dug deep to come back into the game and went in at half time a point behind on a score of Spa 2-06 Austin Stacks 1-10. We started the second half very brightly and at one point held a 4 point advantage over the Tralee Club. Austin Stacks themselves worked hard to get back into it and two second half goals by them saw us concede the advantage by the slenderest of margins.
We had a number of chances at the end to level the score but it just didn’t materialise for us.
Overall it was a very competitive competition with all teams taking points off each other, there were some fabulous passages of play, resolute defending and silky scores on display in all matches over the league. The boys can be very proud of themselves and are well able to hold their own at this level.
A Special thank you to the second team and to Tom Moynihan and John O'Donoghue for managing same. This was not an easy task for this team, the majority of which play their football at U-10 Level.
They competed strongly and are a credit to their coaches and their parents for the manner in which they performed. The first team would not have had the opportunity to participate in this tournament without your support, so on behalf of all the first team & first team management Adrian, Denis and Mike, many thanks for your support.
Next up is the East Kerry League at home to Legion next Sunday @ 12.00
U12 Boys Group 2
Well done to our U12 B team who took on a strong Austin Stacks team back in Tralee in our final game on Sunday evening, our players played fantastic showing great skill and determination and have improved so much since their first game, a special thanks also to our 2 girls Muireann and Casey who have been outstanding for us throughout the competition.
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
Junior EK League: Spa 3-8 Glenflesk 0-12
This game was played in Glenflesk on Tuesday evening. Liam Spillane opened the Spa account with a goal after a few minutes and followed on with two well taken points. Glenflesk however took every scoring opportunity and quickly jumped into an 0-8 to 1-2 lead. Two late points for each side, the Spa scorers Thomas Cronin and Paul Cahill, and at the break Glenflesk led 0-10 to 1-4.
Spa had a better second half and Ryan Kelliher had a point on the board before Eoghan Cronin netted Spa’s second goal early in the half. Glenfesk however quickly levelled the game at 2-5 to 0-11. Mikey Moynihan tapped over two more and Glenflesk were strong in attack with Ollie Cremin pulling off a super one-on-one save in the final quarter. A final Glenflesk point, and two more from Spa’s Liam Spillane and Ryan Kelliher, and the game ended at 3-8 to 0-12.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Brian Devane, John McKenna, Calum Neher, Thomas Fleming, Keith Myers, Liam Spillane, Eoghan Cronin, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Thomas Cronin, Conor Kerins, Ryan Kelliher, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Michael Kearney, Pat Cronin, Andrew Fitzgerald, Michael Horgan, Conor Brosnan
Co Junior League: Spa 0-5 Laune Rangers 4-18
Our juniors came up against a strong Laune Rangers team in Killorglin last Friday night.
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Conor Brosnan, Connie Cremin, Thomas Fleming, Keith Myers, John McKenna, Conor Kerins, Andrew Fitzgerald, Shane Fenton, Calum Neher, John Falvey, Paul Cahill, Michael Horgan, Eoin Carroll, Mark Bowe. Subs: Alan Cronin, Micheál Kearney
Church Gate Collection
The annual Spa GAA Club church gate collection will take place this weekend June 29th & 30th at churches in the Killarney Parish. Volunteers are needed - contact the club Treasurer or one of the club officers if you are available to collect at any of the masses. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of Spa GAA Club.
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays
This game was played in Glenflesk on Tuesday evening.
Liam Spillane opened the Spa account with a goal after a few minutes and followed on with two well taken points. Glenflesk however took every scoring opportunity and quickly jumped into an 0-8 to 1-2 lead. Two late points for each side, the Spa scorers Thomas Cronin and Paul Cahill, and at the break Glenflesk led 0-10 to 1-4.
Spa had a better second half and Ryan Kelliher had a point on the board before Eoghan Cronin netted Spa's second goal early in the half. Glenfesk however quickly levelled the game at 2-5 to 0-11. Mikey Moynihan tapped over two more and Glenflesk were strong in attack with Ollie Cremin pulling off a super one-on-one save in the final quarter. A final Glenflesk point, and two more from Spa's Liam Spillane and Ryan Kelliher, and the game ended at 3-8 to 0-12
Spa Team: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Brian Devane, John McKenna, Calum Neher, Thomas Fleming, Keith Myers, Liam Spillane, Eoghan Cronin, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Thomas Cronin, Conor Kerins, Ryan Kelliher, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Michael Kearney, Pat Cronin, Andrew Fitzgerald, Michael Horgan, Conor Brosnan
Congratulations to Tim O'Sullivan, Ballaugh, who is our new Spa GAA Club lotto jackpot winner!
The draw took place on Monday June 17th in the Killarney Heights Hotel and the numbers drawn were 3, 7, 13, 16.
Tim has won a whopping €12,300!
The lotto jackpot for next week is €5,000 and the draw on Monday June 24th will take place in the Killarney Oaks Hotel.
A huge thank you to everyone that supports and helps with the weekly club lotto.
Tickets are €2 each, 3 for €5 or Annual Tickets are €100 each. The lotto can be done online on our website www.spagaa.com through this link or tickets available at the following locations:
Numbers drawn: 8, 11, 15, 21. No winner and Lucky Dips €50 each to Miriam Lynch, Dooneen; K Cahill; PJ Burke, Ballyspillane; Billy Morris, Park Drive. Our Spa Lotto JACKPOT this Monday June 17th in the Killarney Heights Hotel is €12,300! Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
Good Luck
Best of luck to the Kerry teams and managements in the Munster Finals in Pairc Uí Chaoimh next Saturday June 22nd.
Upcoming Fixtures
Tuesday June 18th: East Kerry Junior League Spa v Glenflesk (away at 7.30pm)
Friday June 21st: U16 Co League Spa v Dromid/Waterville (in Dromid at 7pm) *changed from Weds 19th*
Friday June 21st: Co Junior League Spa v Laune Rangers (away at 7.30pm)
Sunday June 23rd: U12 Boys Co League Spa v Austin Stacks (away at 6pm)
Tuesday June 25th: East Kerry Junior League Spa v Rathmore (home at 7.30pm)
Sports Hall and Meeting Room Hire
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508
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
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 link through www.gaa.ie or contact Kerry Co Board Cul Camps committee
Junior EK League: Spa 0-10 Kilcummin 0-17
The game opened with a point each from Ryan Kelliher and Ivor Moynihan, but with several long passages of play, and a number of wides for both sides, it was in the 21st minute before the next score came. Paul Cahill pointed for Spa before Kilcummin kicked an unanswered five from Anthony O’Sullivan, Oscar O’Connor (2), Danny Cronin and Paul O’Riordan. Late in the half Ryan Kelliher and Mikey Moynihan added to the Spa tally and at the break Kilcummin led by 0-6 to 0-4.
At the start of the second half two quick points from Ryan Kelliher levelled the game at 0-6 apiece. Additional points from Paul Cahill, Ryan Kelliher and John Falvey and points from Oscar O’Connor, Anthony O’Sullivan and Ritchie O’Connor levelled the game again at 0-9 apiece going into the final quarter. Kilcummin took control at this point and with points from Ritchie O’Connor, Tom O’Connor (2), Mikey O’Shea, Shane Smith, Anthony O’Sullivan and Danny Cronin, they led 0-16 to 0-9 in the final minutes. Two late points from Spa’s James Lynch and Liam Spillane, and a final point from Kilcummin’s Oscar O’Connor, finished the game at 0-17 to 0-10.
Spa Team: David Carroll, Connie Cremin, Brian Devane, Thomas Fleming, Conor Kerins, Hugh O’Donoghue, John McKenna, Andy Fitzgerald, Shane Fenton, Paul Cahill, Mikey Moynihan, Conor Brosnan, John Falvey, Ryan Kelliher, Liam Spillane. Suns: Pat Cronin, Eoin Carroll, James Lynch
Co League Rd6: Spa 4-8 Na Gaeil 3-9
Spa had a slow start to the game and, playing with the wind in the opening half, they kicked several wides, but a stronger second half performance and some great individual displays earned Spa two more Co League points. Match report available online through this link
Next up we are home to Dr Crokes on the weekend of June 29th/30th.
Spa Team: David Carroll, Eoghan Cronin, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Niall O’Mahony, Dan O’Donoghue (0-1), Ciaran Spillane (0-1), Shane Cronin (1-2), Michael McCarthy, Ryan O’Carroll, Michael O’Donoghue (0-3), Niall McCarthy (1-1), Cormac Cronin (1-0), Michael Foley (1-0), David Spillane. Subs: Conor Stack, Liam Spillane, Shane Lynch
Ticket Arrangements for the Munster Football Finals
Minor Final: Kerry v Cork (4.30pm) Senior Final: Kerry v Cork (7pm)
Stand Pre-Purchase: €35 - Terrace Pre-Purchase: €25 - Juvenile in both areas: €5 (Prices will increase by €5 midnight the night before the game). Students/OAP’s will receive €10 concession on Full Priced Adult tickets at the designated stile prior to entry with Valid ID. Tickets available online through tickets.ie or at Supervalu & Centra stores around the county.
Gym Fobs
Access to the club gym is through individual fob only for registered members. For details contact the Chairman Michael Cronin.
U12 Boys Co. League: Spa 2-15 Ballymac 5-09
Round 4 of County League took place Sunday evening in Spa against Ballymac. A very competitive affair but one which started badly for our boys who conceded 3-01 inside the opening 8 minutes. Following this, we regained composure and grew more into the game. We kicked 1-08 to Ballymac’s 3-04 to go in at half time two points in arrears.
In contrast to how we started the first half, we started the second half very brightly, kicking 1-02 to no score that put us back into the lead, both teams kicked a number of points however, unfortunately we conceded 2 goals in the last 15 minutes of the game handing back the advantage to Ballymac. We pressed hard for a goal to level up the scores but unfortunately Ballymac held out to win by 3 points – Spa 2-15 Ballymac 5-09. Our last game is away to Austin Stacks with date and time to be confirmed.
U12 Girls
Played our last U12 game away to Finuge/St Senans. Our girls played very well and very unlucky with some scores. At half time we were three points down. On resumption of the second half we started well but the home side pulled away to snatch victory.
Girls U14 Non Co League
Spa played ISG B at home last Saturday evening. An evenly matched game and we showed great skill and determination. This is a very young team and have improved with every outing. However, the visitors notched up a few goals and we couldn't narrow the margin.
U8s
Our Spa U8s will play a friendly game with Glenflesk this Thursday night June 20th at 6.30pm.
U10s
Our U10s will play their final night of the U10 Go Games Blitz this Wednesday June 19th at 6.15pm. The games are on in Kilcummin and the teams taking part are Spa, Kilcummin and Gneeveguilla.
Best of luck in Fleadh Cheoil
Best of luck to all the Fleadh competitors taking part in Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí in Milltown from this Thursday June 20th to Sunday June 23rd.
Munster One Wall Handball Champonships
The Munster One Wall Handball Finals take place in Spa on Saturday June 22nd. This is our second year hosting the tournament and this year our following members are playing: Masters B: Fr Kieran O’Brien, Brendan O’Donoghue and Tadhg O’Sullivan. Men’s C: Mike Casey and Eoin O’Donoghue and Ladies C: Aoife Walsh. Everybody welcome to attend and support
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays
