Club Notes
Deirdre OSullivan Darcy
Donie O'Sullivan inducted to Munster GAA Hall ...

Spa’s Donie O'Sullivan was among the award recipients at last night’s Munster GAA 2019 Awards Presentation at the Castletroy Park Hotel.

Donie was chosen as this year’s inductee to the Munster GAA Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in GAA.

East Kerry Homecoming Celebrations

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After the magnificent victory for East Kerry at the weekend, Spa had the honour of hosting the traditional 'Captain's Homecoming' celebrations at the clubhouse on Monday night.

As the bonfire greeted the team on arrival, a massive crowd filled the hall in Spa to welcome the champions, led by East Kerry team captain and Spa defender Dan O'Donoghue. On the night we were joined by the East Kerry team and management, officers of the East Kerry Board and supporters and well wishers from all the six clubs involved - Spa, Glenflesk, Gneeveguilla, Firies, Listry and Fossa - as well as supporters from the local community.

A big thank you to everyone in the club who helped with the homecoming celebrations, and special mention to Anne Holland for her photos.

Club Notes (11th November 2019)

Coiste na nÓg AGM

The Spa GAA Coiste na nÓg AGM took place at the clubhouse last Monday evening. Chairman Seamus Moynihan welcomed the large attendance with detailed reports from the Secretary, Officers and Coaches. Seamus thanked all his dedicated officers, players, coaches, parents and volunteers for their valued time and help during the year, with special mention to the social fun walks that took place around Killarney for our health and wellbeing and the Scór report was also praised for the dedicated competitors and various East Kerry, County and Munster titles won in 2019. The following officers were elected for 2020: 

Chairman: Seamus Moynihan

Vice Chair: Pa Murphy

Secretary: Andrew O Sullivan

Registrar: To be filled

Treasurer: Noelle Casey

Asst Treasurer: Noreen O Connor

PRO: Anne Holland

Schools Officer: Shona Daly

Delegates: Paudie Horgan and Denny Doolan

Coaching Officer: Aidan Cahill

Get Well Wishes

The club wish a speedy recovery to Ian O’Connell following a recent illness

East Kerry Minor Championship Division 4 Final: Spa 4-6 Fossa 3-10

Spa and Fossa met in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday afternoon and after a highly entertaining game, just a point separated the sides at the end.

Well done to both teams on a great game. Match report available through this link.

Spa: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Liam Spillane, Conor Brosnan, Diarmuid Cahill, Connie Cremin, Keith Myers, Michael Kearney, Ryan Kelliher, Thomas Cronin, Rian O’Neill, Alan O’Sullivan, Oisin Walsh, Michael Horgan, Cian Murphy. Subs; Roiri O’Connor, Sean Hickey

O'DonoghueCup Quarter Final

Sunday November 17th: Spa v Currow (in Spa at 2pm)

Co. Championship Final: East Kerry 2-14 Dr Crokes 1-7

Congratulations to East Kerry on their win over Dr Crokes last Sunday in the Co Championship final, bridging a 20-year gap to bring the Bishop Moynihan Cup back to East Kerry. With Dan O'Donoghue as captain, Spa also had the honour of hosting the captain's 'homecoming' celebrations on Monday night.

Special mention to everyone from Spa involved with the side: Sean Cronin (selector), James Devane, Brian Lynch, Dan O'Donoghue (captain), Evan Cronin, Liam Kearney, Michael Foley, Shane Cronin, David Spillane, Michael McCarthy, Niall McCarthy, Eoin Fitzgerald, David Carroll.

Lotto Results 04/11/2019

Numbers drawn: 4, 5, 12, 22. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips going to Sean Fenton, Geraldine Murphy, The Kerry Stars, Tim Corcoran and John Crowley (Annual ticket holders monthly draw). Next week’s draw will take place in the Arbutus and jackpot is now €6,800. Play online or in usual outlets.

Taft Cup Munster U15 Final

Commiserations to St Brendan's on the Taft Cup U15 Final against CBS Tralee which was a curtain raiser for the Co Final on Sunday. Spa have 3 players with the team - Timmy Moynihan, Luke O'Neill and Oran Daly

Sports Hall & Meeting Room Hire

Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Marian Cussen and family on the passing of her husband Oliver Cussen (RIP), Dublin

SPA GAA Merchandise

All pre-orders for Spa merchandise and Spa gear will need to be in by Friday November 15th – we have a range of adult and juvenile tops, tracksuits, bags etc. Contact Mathilda on 0876487356

Club Notes

Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays

East Kerry Minor Final Division 4

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Spa 4-6 Fossa 3-10

Spa and Fossa met in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday afternoon and after a highly entertaining game, just a point separated the sides at the end.

Oisin Walsh kicked the opening score and Fossa replied with two points from Emmett O'Shea and Killian Buckley before Connie Cremin burst forward and netted the first Spa goal. Fossa replied immediately however, Emmett O'Shea adding another point before he got a touch to a long high ball dropping in and finished it to the Spa net. Richard Wallace and Harry Kelly added more scores but Spa responded with points from Oisin Walsh (2), Cian Murphy and Ryan Kelliher to level the game at 1-5 apiece.

Two Spa goals in quick succession followed, the first from Michael Horgan getting a touch to a rebound, the second came from a high ball kicked in by Ryan Kelliher from 50 yards out that lobbed the keeper and finished in the back of the net. A Fossa point from Emmett Buckley at the end of the half made it 3-5 to 1-6 at the break.

Although it took some time for the opening score in the second half, it was certainly worth the wait as a long ball kicked in by Ryan Kelliher was finished to the back of the net by Roiri O'Connor. Fossa were right back in it though, as a 21 yard free from Emmett O'Shea at the other end was aimed straight towards goal and tipped the inside of the goal post to make it 4-5 to 2-6.

Fossa were playing better at this point and scores from Emmett O'Shea (2) and Darren Cronin followed, with Spa's Roiri O'Connor replying with a point. Wing forward William O'Brien finished the third Fossa goal, and with five minutes remaining, the sides were level at 4-6 to 3-9.

Emmett O'Shea kicked the winner, and although Spa did have their chances and kept the Fossa defence under pressure in the final minutes, the equalizer did not appear and Fossa won out at 4-6 to 3-10.

A great game of football, well done to both sides.

Spa: Ollie Cremin, Matt McAuliffe, Liam Spillane, Conor Brosnan, Diarmuid Cahill, Connie Cremin, Keith Myers, Michael Kearney, Ryan Kelliher, Thomas Cronin, Rian O'Neill, Alan O'Sullivan, Oisin Walsh, Michael Horgan, Cian Murphy. Subs; Roiri O'Connor, Sean Hickey

Fossa:Keelan O'Brien, Joe Cahillane, Padraig Talbot, Cian Doyle, Harry Kelly, Ruairi Doyle, Rian Colleran, Richard Wallace, Colm Talbot, Jack Clifford, Killian Buckley, William O'Brien, Darren Cronin, Emmett O'Shea, Harry Buckley. Subs: Eoin Myers

Referee: Tom Moriarty (Legion)

Photos: Anne Holland

Get Out and Show Your Support for all our Spa players in action this weekend!

It's a busy weekend for football so please get out this Saturday and Sunday and show your support for all our Spa players competing in the East Kerry Division 4 Minor Final, the U15 Munster Schools Final and the Co. Championship Final!

Saturday November 9th: Fitzgerald Stadium
3.00pm: Spa v Fossa in the East Kerry Division 4 Minor Final

Sunday November 10th: Austin Stack Park Tralee
1.00pm: Taft Cup Munster U15 Final St Brendan's Killarney v CBS Tralee (Spa players with the Sem - Timmy Moynihan, Luke O'Neill and Oran Daly)
3.00pm: Co. Championship Final East Kerry v Dr Crokes

Club Notes (4th November 2019)

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Coiste na nÓg AGM

The Coiste na nÓg AGM is taking place this Monday November 4th at 8.30pm. Full report to follow.

East Kerry Minor Championship

Spa v Fossa in the East Kerry Division 3 Final this Saturday November 9th at 3pm. Venue TBC

GAA All Stars

Well done to all our Kerry players nominated and receiving GAA All Stars last weekend and congrats to Kenmare's Sean O'Shea on receiving the Young Player of the Year Award. Well done also to Dublin’s Brian Fenton.

O'Donoghue Cup Quarter Final

Quarter Final Draw (fixtures details TBC): Spa v Currow; Rathmore v Gneeveguilla; Dr Crokes v Kilcummin and Legion v Fossa

Kerry Co Final

Best of luck to East Kerry this Sunday November 10th at 3pm in the Co Final v Dr Crokes!

Ahead of the final East Kerry have red & white crested bobble hats and scarves for sale from Wednesday (€10 each) and are asking all clubs involved to get out and show their colours for the big day (contact Mathilda on 0876487356).

Our Spa club members involved with the East Kerry side are: Sean Cronin (selector), James Devane, Brian Lynch, Dan O'Donoghue, Evan Cronin, Liam Kearney, Michael Foley, Shane Cronin, David Spillane, Michael McCarthy, Niall McCarthy, Eoin Fitzgerald, David Carroll.

Lotto Results 28/10/2019

Numbers drawn: 10, 11, 16, 20. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips going to Ann Guerin, Billy & Mary Morris, Marie Cronin and Bridie O'Mahony. Next week’s draw will take place in Jimmy Briens and jackpot is now €6500. Play online or in usual outlets.

Sports Hall and Meeting Room Hire

Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508

Spa GAA Merchandise

All pre-orders for Spa merchandise and Spa gear will need to be in by Friday November 15th – we have a range of adult and juvenile tops, tracksuits, bags etc. Contact Mathilda on 0876487356. Images available through our website spagaa.com

Club Notes

Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays

Show your Colours for the Co Final

Ahead of the Co Final on Sunday, East Kerry have red & white crested bobble hats and scarves for sale from this Wednesday (€10 each) and are asking all clubs involved to get out and show their colours for the big day!!

Contact Mathilda on 0876487356 for details!

Tickets for the Final are now available from Centra and Supervalu stores, tickets.ie Kerry GAA Store in Killarney and County Board office in Tralee
Adult €20
Students/OAPs - tickets available on the day only.
Juveniles U16s - FREE