Spa News
Compiled by Anne Holland
Despite the terrible weather, it didn’t dampen the spirits of our members that showed up to march in the annual St Patrick’s parade in Killarney and a great time was had by all.
Special thanks to Geraldine O’Neill and her committee for the great organisation. Thanks also to Pat O’Neill, our chauffeur, and the beautiful Lily of Killarney, Eve O’Donoghue. Thanks to Paul Fitzgerald for the truck and his very reliable drivers, Gerry O’Riordan and Darragh Sheehy.
Our Scór na nÓg, All-Ireland winning set dancers and their teacher Triona Mangan took part and leading the parade were our two All-Ireland winning minors Dara Moynihan and Evan Cronin. Special thanks to all who showed up in their club colours
Nursery: The ABC Nursery will continue indoors in our fabulous hall Saturday mornings from 11.30am to 12.15pm for the younger children and beginners. There is no registration fee but all parents must complete a registration form.
Ladies: Training for under 6 to under 2 players is indoors on Saturdays from 10am to 11am and for under 14 to under 16 players it’s Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm.
Minors: Spa 3-7 John Mitchels 2-14. The boys in blue were missing a couple of regulars but, inspired by Niall McCarthy in midfield, they turned in a great team performance when racing into a two-point lead at half-time. Playing against a strong breeze in the second half, Spa played well before losing this tight contest at the end when Mitchels scored a late goal.
Team: Adam Kelly, Daniel Horgan, James Lynch, Michael Kearney, Eoin O’Donoghue, Conor Stack, Sean Cahill, Niall McCarthy, Oran Claffey, Eoin Carroll, Darragh O’Leary, Cian Fahy, Liam Spillane, Ryan Kelliher. Subs: Thomas Fleming, Conor Magee, Alan O’Sullivan.
Seniors: Spa 3-12 Legion 3-14. Our seniors put in a good performance in this highscoring highly entertaining local derby in the county league.
Team: James Devane, Eric O’Donoghue, Dan O’Donoghue, Eoin Fitzgerald, Mike Murphy, Matt Moynihan, Eoin Cronin, Andrew Garnett, Liam Kearney, Michael Foley, Mike O’Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Dara Moynihan, Craig Hickey, Evan Cronin. Subs: Shane Cronin, Aydan Mulvaney, Shane Fenton.
Fixtures: Saturday, March 25: 4pm: Minor County League Keel-Listry v Spa in Keel; 5pm: Senior Coumty League Round 2 Spa v Listry in Spa
Scór: Best of luck to our quiz team of Laura Fleming, Aoibhinn Claffey, Emer O’Keeffe and Donal Hickey who compete in the county final next Sunday in Killorglin at 11.00am.
Schools: The Sem are back in the Hogan Cup final. St Brendan’s College defeated, St Colman’s of Claremorris, on a scoreline of 3-13 to 1-11 in the semi-final. Congratulations to Dara Moynihan, Niall McCarthy and all the team and management. The final will take place on April t in Croke Park. The opposition will be the winners of St Mary’s Magherafelt, Derry or St Peter’s College of Wexford.
Champions: Congratulations to our neighbours, Dr Crokes, on becoming All-Ireland senior club champions. Johnny Buckley should be proud of himself after he asked Amy O’Connor to help him lift the Andy Merrigan Cup. A heartfelt gesture. We wish a speedy recovery to young Amy.
Squad: Senior player, Jamie Spillane, has been called up to the squad for the Irish amateur soccer team after his man-of-the-match performance in the FAI Junior quarter-final. The semi-final will take in Kilbrean Park, Meastergeeha, on April 8.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 8 and 1 and there was no jackpot winner.
Lucky dip winners were Denis Kelly, Park Drive, Trish McCarthy, Dalton’s Avenue, Chris McNabb, Tralee and Dermot Clifford, Two Mile. Next week’s draw in Jimmy Brien’s Bar will be for a jackpot of €4,600.
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