U12 Boys East Kerry League

Spa 3-16 Legion 2-12

• 

The teams played a great entertaining, fast pace game,  in Spa. Both teams were excellent on the night with the home side getting the edge on our neighbours. Skill level is top class and that's partially down to the coaches who are doing an excellent job with our younger members. The block downs, catching, kicking, passing and team work was just class and brilliant to watch.

• 

This group is very dedicated and you won't be disappointed by showing up to support this team. 

Next game away to Kenmare Monday 29th July at 7pm. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

U13 Girls Championship

• 

Our U13 girls lost to a strong Castlegregory team in the u13 Trophy World Championships earlier this week.

It was a great eye opener to the younger girls who will be moving up to U14 next year.

The game was enjoyable and unfortunately they wont be going into the next round as its knockout. It was the first time some of these young players had the opportunity in playing on a full pitch. And it was great to see a team entering this competition in four years. 

• 

• 

• 

Munster Fleadh Cheoil

Congrats to all the dancers who will represent Munster in the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda this August.

12 dance troupes will travel to represent CCE Cill Airne, Co. Chiarraí and Munster. Huge achievement for all dancers, coaches and parents, supporters.

Special mention to dance teachers Triona and Mairead Mangan who coached and also competed in Senior Ladies and Senior Mixed Sets.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

East Kerry O'Sullivan Cup Quarter Final

Spa 5-14 Legion 0-11

• 

Played in Spa on Tuesday evening, the home side started well and quickly had 1-2 on the board from Paul Cahill and Niall McCarthy (1-1). James Devane had a great save before Derek Twomey and Micheal Devlin made it 1-2 to 0-2. Cian Tobin and David Spillane (2) swapped points with Derek Twomey and Jack Hanrahan before David was fouled as he approached the Legion goal and duly netted the resulting penalty. Cian Tobin closed out the half with an additional 1-1 and at the break Spa were leading 3-7 to 0-4.

• 

• 

Derek Twomey added another point for the visitors before Paul Cahill rattled the net to make it 4-7 to 0-5. Cian Tobin, Niall McCarthy and Ciaran Spillane exchanged points with Micheal Devin and Peter O'Sullivan before Niall McCarthy finished the fifth Spa goal to make it 5-10 to 0-7. Final scores from Michael McCarthy, Cian Tobin, Andy Fitzgerald and Niall McCarthy for Spa were matched by points from Legion's Peter O'Sullivan, Derek Twomey (2) and Noel Moynihan and the game finished Spa 5-14 to Legion 0-11.

Spa play Listry in the semi-final next Tuesday July 30th (in Spa at 7.30pm).

Spa: James Devane, Brian Devane, Eoghan Cronin, Brian Lynch, Shane Fenton, Eoin Fitzgerald, Hugh O'Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Ciaran Spillane, Conor Stack, Niall McCarthy, Gary Vaughan, Cian Tobin, David Spillane, Paul Cahill. Subs: Paudie O'Donoghue, Conor Kerins, Thomas Fleming, Conor Gleeson, John McKenna, Andy Fitzgerald

Legion: Alan O'Neill, Alan Moriarty, Sean McCarthy, Cathal Sheehan, Jack Hanrahan, Kieran O'Donoghue, Ian Prednergast, Connie O'Leary, Mike O'Sullivan, Brian Griffin, Micheal Devlin, Peter O'Sullivan, Tadhg Doolan, Colm Bowler, Derek Twomey. Subs: Robert Lucey, Brian Otuke, Noel Moynihan

Referee: Padraig O'Sullivan (Firies)

• 

• 

• 

• 

Club Notes (July 22nd 2019)

EK O’Sullivan Cup Junior Championship Rd1:

Spa 3-13 Dr Crokes 0-10

This game was played in Lewis Rd on Tuesday evening. Cian Tobin and Niall McCarthy (3) kicked early scores and ten minutes in the sides were level at 0-4 apiece. Shortly after, a great passing move was finished to the net by Niall McCarthy for the first goal. David Spillane quickly followed on with 1-1 and almost had his second goal but the Crokes keeper did well to block before Eoin Fitzgerald netted the rebound to make it 3-5 to 0-5. Cian Tobin added two more points before the break and James Devane pulled off a brilliant point blank save before Crokes tapped two more over, making it 3-7 to 0-7 at half time. 

Niall McCarthy, David Spillane and Paul Cahill all pointed to make it 3-10 to 0-10 going in to the final quarter. Final scores from Conor Gleeson, Mikey Moynihan and Ciaran Spillane made it 3-13 to 0-10 at full time.

Spa are home to Legion on Tuesday July 23rd at 7.30pm in the quarter final.

Spa: James Devane, Paudie O’Donoghue, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Hugh O’Donoghue, Eoghan Cronin, Gary Vaughan, Conor Stack, Ciaran Spillane, Shane Fenton, Niall McCarthy, Paul Cahill, Ryan Kelliher, David Spillane, Cian Tobin.

Upcoming Fixtures

• Tuesday July 23rd: O’Sullivan Cup QF Spa v Legion (in Spa at 7.30pm)
• Thursday July 25th: EK U12 League Spa v Legion (in Spa at 7pm)
• Thursday July 25th: EK Minor League Spa v Scart/Cordal (in Spa at 7.30pm)
• Saturday July 27th: Co League Rd10 Spa v Austin Stacks (in Connolly Park at 7.30pm)
• Wednesday July 31st: U16 Co League Spa v St Pats/Dingle (in Spa at 7pm) 

Kerry GAA

Kerry will play the final round of the Super 8s v Meath on Saturday August 3rd at 6pm in Pairc Tailteann, Navan.

Tickets are available from Kerry GAA Store, Supervalu, Centra and online through tickets.ie for:

Adult €25; Student/Senior €20; Juvenile €5.

All tickets are general admission.

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 Rd9: Spa 1-11 Kerins O’Rahillys 5-6

Spa welcomed Kerins O'Rahillys on Friday night and the Tralee side put in an excellent second half display to win out.

Spa: James Devane, Brian Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Ciaran Spillane, Dan O’Donoghue, Gary Vaughan, Liam Kearney, Michael McCarthy, Cian Tobin, Niall O’Mahony, Niall McCarthy, Cormac Cronin, Michael O’Donoghue, David Spillane. Subs: Conor Stack, Shane Fenton, Mikey Moynihan

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!

EK Minor League Rd 2: Spa 7-14 Currow 6-15

An incredibly high scoring game. The first half had some excellent scoring and by half time the scoreboard was already showing signs of a great game, with Spa trailing 3-8 to 4-11 at the break. The Spa goals in the first half came from Ryan Kelliher, Oisin Walsh and Michael Horgan.

Both sides kicked early goals at the start of the second half, Cian Murphy with the Spa goal, and we soon trailed 4-9 to 5-13. A strong last quarter and more outstanding scores on both sides and Spa were catching up, with just a point between the teams after Oisin Walsh finished two more shots to the back of the net, making it 6-10 to 5-14. Michael Kearney netted the seventh Spa goal and in the end they ran out two point winners on an incredible scoreline of 7-14 to 6-15.

Spa team: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Conor Brosnan, Thomas Cronin, Michael Kearney, Calum Neher, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher, Michael Horgan, Cian Murphy, Oisín Walsh, Alan O’Sullivan, Roiri O’Connor. Subs: Keith Myers, Donagh Fahy.

All Ireland Junior Champions

Congratulations to Mike Foley and the Kerry Junior team and management on their All Ireland win over Galway last Saturday.

Munster Fleadh

Well done to all our Fleadh competitors and coaches who competed in Munster Fleadh in Ennis at the weekend.

Spa Walk on Strickeen on Saturday July 27th

Following the success of our recent Muckross Fun Walk, we are delighted to announce that we will undergo our second Fun Walk next 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 15/07/2019

Numbers drawn: 11, 13, 15, 28. No winner and €50 lucky dips going to Maureen Murphy, Fossa; Killarney Camogie Club; John, Jimmy, Sheila & Nuala Golden; Luke O’Shea, Killorglin.

Next draw on Monday July 22^nd in the Arbutus and jackpot is €6,200!

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

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

East Kerry O'Sullivan Cup Junior Championship Rd1

Spa 3-13 Dr Crokes 0-10

This game was played in Lewis Rd on Tuesday evening.

Cian Tobin and Niall McCarthy (3) kicked early scores and ten minutes in the sides were level at 0-4 apiece. Shortly after, a great passing move was finished to the net by Niall McCarthy for the first goal. David Spillane quickly followed on with 1-1 and almost had his second goal but the Crokes keeper did well to block before Eoin Fitzgerald netted the rebound to make it 3-5 to 0-5. Cian Tobin added two more points before the break and James Devane pulled off a brilliant point blank save before Crokes tapped two more over, making it 3-7 to 0-7 at half time.

Niall McCarthy, David Spillane and Paul Cahill all pointed to make it 3-10 to 0-10 going in to the final quarter. Final scores from Conor Gleeson, Mikey Moynihan and Ciaran Spillane made it 3-13 to 0-10 at full time.

Spa are home to Legion on Tuesday July 23rd at 7.30pm in the O'Sullivan Cup quarter final.

Spa: James Devane, Paudie O'Donoghue, Eoin Fitzgerald, Brian Devane, Hugh O'Donoghue, Eoghan Cronin, Gary Vaughan, Conor Stack, Ciaran Spillane, Shane Fenton, Niall McCarthy, Paul Cahill, Ryan Kelliher, David Spillane, Cian Tobin.

EK Minor League Rd 2

Spa 7-14 Currow 6-15

An incredibly high scoring game with some brilliant play from both teams.

The first half had some excellent scoring and by half time the scoreboard was already showing signs of a great game, with Spa trailing 3-8 to 4-11 at the break. The Spa goals in the first half came from Ryan Kelliher, Oisin Walsh and Michael Horgan.

Both sides kicked early goals at the start of the second half, Cian Murphy with the Spa goal, and we soon trailed 4-9 to 5-13. A strong last quarter and more outstanding scores on both sides and Spa were catching up, with just a point between the teams after Oisin Walsh finished two more shots to the back of the net, making it 6-10 to 5-14.

Michael Kearney netted the seventh Spa goal and in the end they ran out two point winners on an incredible scoreline of 7-14 to 6-15.

Spa team: Ollie Cremin, Connie Cremin, Conor Brosnan, Thomas Cronin, Michael Kearney, Calum Neher, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher, Michael Horgan, Cian Murphy, Oisín Walsh, Alan O’Sullivan, Roiri O'Connor. Subs: Keith Myers, Donagh Fahy.

Health & Wellbeing: July Report

As we begin the summer holidays, weather wise the sun is not shining as brightly as we would like it.

But the sun continues to shine within our club with many members busy organising some fantastic events over the last member of months.

Having had a fantastic response to Operation Transformation earlier this year.

Our ladies committee came up trumps again this year with another successful Lily of Killarney event. Congratulations to 2019 Lily Shauna Goggin. 

We continue to be very successful with dancers returning from every event with accolades galore, more recently from Fleadh Cheoil Ciarrai held in Milltown with a total of 13 gold and 4 silver medals .Best of luck in Ennis at Munster Fleadh and continued success to you all who are so lucky to have such dedicated dance teachers as Triona Mangan and Mairead Mangan.

Our Footballers at all grades from ABC academy on Saturdays to our seniors, both men and ladies continue to compete in various competitions with many successful results. Congratulations to our senior men on their successful campaign in the county league, more recently their win to Dr.Crokes-a super game, and the ladies on their success against Milltown/Listry. 

June the 8^th was when our young footballers and their families went for a nature walk meeting at Muckross house which was very well attended. Well done to Coiste na og Chairman Seamus Moynihan and his Saturdays morning mentors for organising this event.    

Another successful team in our locality to be congratulated are Lissivigeen National School who were the overall winners of the Killarney Garda National School 7-a-side Football Blitz, with 18 teams taking part .This was the 15^th year and was originally organised by retired Garda Detective Pat Kelleher and Garda Eddie Walsh. 

Garda Walsh continues to organise this very successful community event each year.

Our club continues to be successful but more importantly our club and community continue to be hugely involved in all grades in activity both within and outside of the club.

All of which can only be a positive for Mental as well Physical wellbeing.

It’s great as Health and Wellbeing officer to see our club and community so committed to organising events and being competitive, and the years not over yet.

We are always open to new ideas especially for Autumn /Winter whether it be social or educational .Just because it is holiday time doesn’t mean we are not open to ideas, as Wexford Manager Davy Fitzgerald said after their win over the Cats last weekend “If you get a crowd to stick with you, you have a great chance of doing something”.

There is always room on the Health and Wellbeing Bus, we need to stick together and get this club the recognition it deserves as an Active and Health conscious club.

Wishing all our footballers, dancers, hand ballers and everyone who strives to make our club a better and inclusive place to be, a wonderful summer.

Margaret Doyle
Health and Wellbeing Officer

Senior Ladies Co League Division 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.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Ticket Arrangements for Kerry v Donegal

Hogan Stand (No Concession) – €30
Cusack Stand – €30
Terrace – €20

Family Tickets (Cusack & Davin Stands):
Adults – €30
Juveniles – €5

Tickets are now on sale through Supervalu and Centra Stores, Kerry GAA Store or online at tickets.ie

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).