Club Notes (July 15th 2019)

East Kerry Junior League Division 2 Final: Spa 0-14 Dr Crokes 1-10

Full match report available through this link

Well done to the team and to the management of John O’Donoghue, Billy Morris and James Fitzgerald. East Kerry Board officer Donald O’Sullivan was on hand to present the winning trophy to Spa captain Brian Devane after the game.

Spa: David Carroll, John McKenna, Brian Devane, Paudie O’Donoghue, Shane Fenton, Hugh O’Donoghue, Connie Cremin, Andrew Fitzgerald, Conor Stack, Paul Cahill, Cian Tobin, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher, Mikey Moynihan, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Conor Kerins, Alfie Giles, Thomas Fleming, Patrick Cronin

Upcoming Fixtures

• Tuesday July 16th: East Kerry O'Sullivan Cup Rd1 Spa v Dr Crokes (in Lewis Rd at 7.30pm)
• Wednesday July 17th: U16 Co League Spa v Tarbert (in Tarbert at 7pm)
• Wednesday July 17th: U12 EK League Spa v Cordal (in Cordal at 7pm)
• Thursday July 18th: EK Minor League Spa v Currow (in Currow at 7.30pm)
• Friday July 19th: Co Junior League Spa v Glenbeigh/Glencar (in Spa at 7.30pm)
• Saturday July 20th: Co League Rd9 Spa v Kerins O'Rahillys (in Spa 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

Co League Rd8: Spa 1-13 Rathmore 0-20

Spa travelled to a sunny Rathbeg on Saturday night and, despite some great defensive work from Spa, Rathmore finished well to take the two Co. League points. Match report available through this link

Spa: James Devane, Brian Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, Bryan Russell, Ciaran Spillane, Dan O’Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan, Liam Kearney, Michael McCarthy, Ryan O’Carroll (0-3), Niall O’Mahony, Niall McCarthy, Michael Foley (0-2), Michael O’Donoghue (1-2), David Spillane (0-3). Subs: Cormac Cronin (0-1), Eoghan Cronin, Shane Lynch, Cian Tobin

Spa now have 10 points and with our Division 1 status secure for 2020, our remaining Co. League games are as follows: Spa v Kerins O’Rahillys (in Spa next Saturday July 20th at 7.30pm); Spa v Austin Stacks (in Connolly Park on July 28th); Spa v Templenoe (in Spa on August 18th).

Win a Set of Jerseys with Dalys Supervalu

The Dalys Supervalu voucher/receipt collection is still ongoing - 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 support Spa GAA!

Senior Ladies Co League Div 2: Spa 1-6 Scartaglen 3-8

Our seniors played their last Co League game away to Scartaglen. We started very strong with Meghann Cronin opening the score sheet. Followed shortly by a well taken goal by Mags Cronin. However, Scart settled and took their points and narrowed the gap. The home side took the lead with a goal and first half was Spa 1-2 to Scartaglen 1-6. Second half, was pretty much similar to the first half but just couldn't narrow the scoreline.

Kerry GAA Super 8s

Congrats to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry senior team and management on their win over Mayo last weekend and best of luck to all in the second round of the Super 8s against Donegal this Sunday in Croke Park.

Ticket Arrangements:
Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €30;
Cusack Stand - €30;
Terrace - €20.
Family Tickets (Cusack & Davin Stands):
Adults - €30 
Juveniles - €5;
Students & Senior Citizens (Cusack & Davin Stand Only):
Purchase full price tickets and get rebate of €10 with valid I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand (Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via BLOCK D).
Tickets are now on sale through Supervalu and Centra Stores, Kerry GAA Shop or online through tickets.ie

All Ireland Junior Final

Best of luck to Mike Foley and the Kerry Junior team and management in their All Ireland Junior Final v Galway this Saturday July 20th (in Portlaoise at 5pm).

Munster Fleadh

Good luck to all our Fleadh competitors and coaches travelling to Ennis this weekend for the Munster Finals

Club Walk on Strickeen Mountain

Following the success of our recent Muckross Fun Walk, we are delighted to announce that we will undergo our second Fun Walk on Saturday morning July 27th up Strickeen Mountain!

Children are once again invited to attend with their parents. All grandparents, friends and non-members are also welcome. We encourage people to wear their club colours on the day.

We will meet outside the entrance of Kate Kearney’s Cottage at 10am on Saturday morning, the 27th of July. Our walk will take us up the beautiful Strickeen Mountain and back to down to Kate Kearney’s Cottage again. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Lotto Results 08/07/2019

Numbers drawn: 3, 14, 16, 25. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Donal Hickey, Tiernaboul; Jim Kelly, Headford; John Lavin, Tiernaboul; Seamus Flemming, Dublin. Next draw on Monday July 15th in Jimmy Briens and jackpot is €5,900!

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

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

Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Co League Rd 8 Spa v Rathmore

Spa 1-13 Rathmore 0-20

Spa travelled to a sunny Rathbeg on Saturday night and, despite some great defensive work from Spa, Rathmore finished well to take the two Co. League points.

Spa had a good start and quickly had four points on the board from David Spillane (2), Ryan O'Carroll and Mike O'Donoghue. Mark Reen opened the scoring for Rathmore and they almost rattled the net early on but James Devane got a great touch and knocked the ball out for a '45. John Moynihan added another for the home side before Mike O'Donoghue netted a brilliant goal for Spa in the 15th minute to make it 1-4 to 0-2.

Mark Reen (2) exchanged points with Ryan O'Carroll and Mike Foley before Rathmore closed in on goal again, this time Anthony Darmody getting a touch and tipping the ball over the crossbar. Mike O'Donoghue added another for Spa before points from Dean Fitzgerald and Mark Reen (2) made it 1-7 to 0-8. Ryan O'Carroll and David Spillane extended the Spa advantage and a final point from George O'Keeffe made it 1-9 to 0-9 at the break, the Spa defence doing excellent work in the opening half.

The second half introduction of Chrissy Spiers and Brian Friel had a big impact on Rathmore's performance. Dan O'Donoghue punched the ball over the bar to increase the Spa lead to four, but Rathmore were level within minutes with Darragh Rahilly (2), Dean Fitzgerald and Brian Friel all on target. Spa did have a shot on goal but Mike O'Donoghue's effort went just inches wide before Darragh Rahilly's goal shot at the other end just moments later also went just wide of the post.

Cormac Cronin edged Spa in front briefly but Dean Fitzgerald quickly replied for Rathmore, and from there Rathmore kicked on, with three points in succession taking the lead for the first time, Chrissy Spiers (2) and Dean Fitzgerald the scorers. Mike Foley brought it back to a two-point game at 1-12 to 0-17 with time almost up but Rathmore finished well, Chrissy Spiers (2) and Mark Reen kicking the final scores of the day and Mike O'Donoghue kicking a final point for Spa. The game finished Spa 1-13 Rathmore 0-20.

Spa now have 10 points and with our Division 1 status secure for 2020, our remaining Co. League games are as follows: Spa v Kerins O'Rahillys (in Spa next Saturday July 20th at 7.30pm); Spa v Austin Stacks (in Connolly Park on July 28th); Spa v Templenoe (in Spa on August 18th)

Spa: James Devane, Brian Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, Bryan Russell, Ciaran Spillane, Dan O'Donoghue (0-1), Gary Vaughan, Liam Kearney, Michael McCarthy, Ryan O'Carroll (0-3), Niall O'Mahony, Niall McCarthy, Michael Foley (0-2), Michael O'Donoghue (1-3), David Spillane (0-3). Subs: Cormac Cronin (0-1), Eoghan Cronin, Shane Lynch, Cian Tobin

Rathmore: Kenneth O'Keeffe, Cillian O'Connor, Mike Joe Kelliher, TJ Friel, Aidan O'Mahony, Brian O'Leary, Brendan O'Keeffe, Daniel O'Sullivan, Brian Moynihan, Anthony Darmody (0-1), George O'Keeffe (0-1), Darragh Rahilly (0-2), Dean Fitzgerald (0-4), Mark Reen (0-6), John Moynihan(0-1). Subs: Tadhg Moynihan, Mark Ryan, Brian Friel (0-1), Chrissy Spiers (0-4), Dan Murphy

Referee: Padraig O'Sullivan (Firies)

Photos: Anne Holland

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Spa Walk on Strickeen Mountain

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👣Following the success of our Muckross Fun Walk, Spa Gaa are delighted to announce that we will undergo our second Fun Walk on Saturday morning July 27th up Strickeen Mountain!

Children are once again invited to attend with their parents. All grandparents, friends and non-members are also welcome. We encourage people to wear their club colours on the day. 

We will meet outside the entrance of Kate Kearney’s Cottage at 10am on Saturday morning, the 27th of July. Our walk will take us up the beautiful Strickeen Mountain and back to down to Kate Kearney’s Cottage again. We look forward to seeing you all there. 

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For more information on Strickeen Mountain, follow the link below;
https://killarneyguide.ie/strickeen/

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East Kerry Junior League Division 2 Final

Spa 0-14 Dr Crokes 1-10

Played in Rathmore on Tuesday night, Spa and Crokes met again as they competed for the East Kerry Junior League Division 2 title. A point, deep in injury time, from Cian Tobin proved to be the winner on the night.

Michael Casey was first on target for Crokes, and Spa had four attempts wide of the mark before Cian Tobin kicked our opening score. He followed with a second but Michael Casey quickly had another two on the board. The first shot on goal came from Cian Tobin but it rebounded off the post, and less than a minute later the same thing happened for Crokes when Sean Courtney's shot bounced back off the Spa post at the end of the first quarter.

Paul Cahill and Darren Gaffey swapped points before Michael Casey netted the Crokes goal in the 19th minute to make it 0-3 to 1-4. Cian Tobin's next point glanced the inside post, Liam Spillane followed with another and Ryan Kelliher sent a long high ball straight between the posts. A point from Mark Hartnett made it 0-6 to 1-5 at half time.

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Paul Cahill, Cian Tobin (2) and Liam Spillane exchanged points with Mark Hartnett, Cian O'Neill and Jack Griffin before Crokes were reduced to 14 men going in to the final quarter. Sean Courtney kicked another for Crokes to extend their lead before Paul Cahill scored twice and levelled the game at 0-12 to 1-9 as full time approached.

As injury time began, Alan Kelly kicked a brilliant '45 to edge Crokes in front, but Conor Stack replied for Spa to level the game on 64 minutes. With a number of delays during the half, the play continued and Spa picked up a breaking ball in the middle and closed in on the Crokes goalmouth. A free was awarded and Cian Tobin kicked the winner in the 66th minute. The game finished Spa 0-14 Crokes 1-10.

Well done to the team and to the management of John O'Donoghue, Billy Morris and James Fitzgerald. East Kerry Board officer Donald O'Sullivan was on hand to present the winning trophy to Spa captain Brian Devane after the game.

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Spa: David Carroll, John McKenna, Brian Devane, Paudie O'Donoghue, Shane Fenton, Hugh O'Donoghue, Connie Cremin, Andrew Fitzgerald, Conor Stack, Paul Cahill, Cian Tobin, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher, Mikey Moynihan, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Conor Kerins, Alfie Giles, Thomas Fleming, Patrick Cronin

Crokes: Alan Kelly, Sean Coppinger, John Kerrisk, Creagh Courtney, Darren Doherty, Sean O'Neill, James McAuliffe, Cillian O'Regan, Jack Griffin, Roan Delaney, Michael Casey, Cian O'Neill, Mark Hartnett, Darren Gaffey, Sean Courtney. Subs: Ciaran Brosnan

Referee: James Brosnan (Currow)

Photos: Anne Holland

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Club Notes (July 8th 2019)

U12 & U14 Girls Climb Torc Mountain

Last Saturday our U12 and U14 girls climbed Torc Mountain with their coaches Emma, Susan and Tomas. For many it was their first trip up Torc. This was a great activity for all, they all encouraged each other up to the top and were amazed by the wonderful view over Killarney.

This was just a simple team building exercise outside of football.

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Good Luck

Best of luck to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry senior team and management in the first round of the Super 8s against Mayo this Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Ticket Arrangements: Tickets (general admission only) are now on sale through Supervalu and Centra Stores, Kerry GAA Shop or online through tickets.ie

U11 Blitz in Bantry

Our U11s had a great day out on Sunday when they played Nemo Rangers, Bantry Blues and Listry in a blitz down in Bantry. We had 2 teams and both teams played superb. Thanks to all those who took part today and to the parents who made the long trip down. Also thanks to Brian Gleeson for inviting us to such a well organised event and for providing our lads with loads of food and refreshments. It was very much appreciated.

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Well Done

Congratulations to Spa player Michael Foley and the Kerry Junior team and management on their All Ireland Junior semi-final victory over Scotland last weekend.

East Kerry Junior League Division 2 semi-final: Spa 2-15 Glenflesk 2-10

Match report available through this link

Spa play Crokes on Tuesday July 9th in the Final . Game is in Rathmore at 7.30pm.

Spa: Ollie Cremin, John McKenna, Brian Devane, Paudie O’Donoghue, Connie Cremin, Eoghan Cronin, Shane Fenton, Andrew Fitzgerald, Conor Stack, Thomas Fleming, Mikey Moynihan, Thomas Cronin, Conor Kerins, Gary Vaughan, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Pat Cronin, Michael Horgan, Michael Kearney, Conor Brosnan

East Kerry Minor League Rd1: Spa 4-7 Fossa 4-18

Match report available through this link

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

Upcoming Fixtures

• Monday July 8th: EK U14 League Spa v Kilcummin (in Kilcummin at 7pm)
• Tuesday July 9^th: East Kerry Junior League Final Spa v Crokes (in Rathmore at 7.30pm)
• 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)
• Wednesday July 10th: U12 EK League Spa v Cordal (in Cordal at 7pm) *rescheduled from July 7^th
• Saturday July 13^th: Co League Rd8 Spa v Rathmore (in Rathmore at 7.30pm)

Win a Set of Jerseys with Dalys Supervalu

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.

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Lotto Results 01/07/19

Numbers drawn: 9, 22, 24, 26. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Denis & Margaret Kissane, Beechgrove; Tina Aherne; Tom Kearney, Online; Tony Kelliher, Clash and annual ticket holders monthly draw winner is Kathleen Corcoran, Coolcaslagh.

Next draw on Monday July 8^th in McSweeney Arms Hotel and jackpot is €5,600!

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 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Spa player Mark Bowe on his wedding last weekend.

Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Co Junior League Rd4

Spa 2-6 Kilcummin 1-17

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Our juniors played away to Kilcummin last Friday but lost to a stronger team on the night. The team had loads of chances but just couldn’t get the vital scores to snatch a victory against our neighbours. Cian Fahy was very influential in the opening half and registered our first score on the night after twelve minutes. We welcomed home Cian Tobin and he played well on his debut. In fact, we only managed two more points in the first half from Eoghan Cronin and Cian Tobin to Kilcummin’s fourteen.

Second half we played much better and very unlucky not to rattle the net a few more times but just had no luck on the night. Andy Ftizgerald was the target man up front and won valuable possession to set up scores for Cian Tobin and David Carroll. Our young squad tried hard though and no doubt this loss will stand to them in next outing.

Team: Ollie Cremin, John McKenna, Brian Devane (Capt), Paudie O Donoghue, Connie Cremin, Hugh O Donoghue, Thomas Fleming, Shane Fenton, Eoghan Cronin (0-1), David Carroll (1-0), Mikey Moynihan, Conor Kerins, Keith Myers, Andy Fitzgerald (0-1), Cian Fahy (0-1). Subs: Cian Tobin (1-3)

U11 Bantry Blitz

Our U11's had a great day out today. They played Nemo Rangers, Bantry, and Listry in a blitz down in Bantry. We had 2 teams and both teams played superb.

Thanks to all those who took part today and to the parents who made the long trip down.

Also thanks to Brian Gleeson for inviting us to such a well organised event and for providing our lads with loads of food and refreshements. It was very much appreciated.

U12 & U14 Girls Climb Torc Mountain

Last Saturday our U12 and U14 girls climbed Torc Mountain with their coaches Emma, Susan and Tomas.

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For many it was their first trip up Torc. This was a great activity for all, they all encouraged each other up to the top and were amazed by the wonderful view over Killarney.

This was just a simple team building exercise outside of football.

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East Kerry Junior League Division 2 semi-final

Spa 2-15 Glenflesk 2-10

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Conor Stack and Conor Kerins swapped early scores with Gavin Kelly (2) and John B O'Donoghue before Spa kicked an unanswered 1-5, Mikey Moynihan (2), Andrew Fitzgerald (2) and Conor Stack on target and Gary Vaughan with the first Spa goal.

Darragh Fleming found the net for Glenflesk shortly after and they added points from Steven Corsini and Oran O'Donoghue. Spa had two scores from Connie Cremin and Gary Vaughan before the break to lead 1-9 to 1-5 at half time.

Points from Thomas Fleming and Conor Kerins extended that lead but Glenflesk were soon attacking again and Ollie Cremin pulled off a great save before Darragh Fleming pointed for Glenflesk. Gary Vaughan and Steven Corsini exchanged points to make it 1-12 to 1-7 going in to the final quarter.

Glenflesk were keeping the Spa defence under pressure and after another point from Oran O'Donoghue they had a goal shot that went just inches wide and hit the side netting. Darragh Fleming added another point to make it 1-12 to 1-9 but Spa replied well, Paud O'Donoghue pulling off a great save before Gary Vaughan and Pat Cronin added points for Spa.

Michael Horgan netted the second Spa goal but Glenflesk responded immediately with a high ball from Garry O'Donoghue dropping in to the Spa goal. Another Glenflesk point reduced it to 2-14 to 2-10 before a Conor Kerins point finished the game at 2-15 to 2-10.

Spa play Crokes next Tuesday July 9th in the Final. Details TBC.

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Spa: Ollie Cremin, John McKenna, Brian Devane, Paudie O'Donoghue, Connie Cremin, Eoghan Cronin, Shane Fenton, Andrew Fitzgerald, Conor Stack, Thomas Fleming, Mikey Moynihan, Thomas Cronin, Conor Kerins, Gary Vaughan, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Pat Cronin, Michael Horgan, Michael Kearney, Conor Gleeson

Glenflesk: Paud O'Donoghue, David O'Connor, Jerry Kennedy, Steven Corsini, Gary O'Donoghue, Shane Dennehy, Tommy McGuire, Oran O'Donoghue, Jamie O'Shea, Jonathan Bowler,, Mike O'Shea, Mark O'Donoghue, Gavin Kelly, John B O'Donoghue, Darragh Fleming

Referee: Brian Fleming (Currow)

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U8 Fun Games

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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.

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