Spa News
LOCAL hero, the very brave Ian O’Connell, returned home for the first time to Killarney last Thursday after his accident last August. There was a welcome home ceremony for Ian in Spa on Friday with family and friends.
He is a role model for his attitude and, as he says, if you can’t stand up, stand out. Ian went back to the National Rehabilitation Centre on Monday but hopes to be back home in April.
He was grand marshal for Spa this St Patrick’s Day in the parade in Killarney. A special mention to his pals Cian, Connie, Ollie and Michael. who marched alongside Ian.
We wish Ian every good wish and, hopefully, a full recovery in the near future. Many thanks to the organising committee for the parade, Lily of Killarney, Mary T Moynihan, Tiernaboul National School students, Cllr John Joe Culloty and everyone who marched under the Spa banner.
League: In the East Kerry League Spa had a comfortable 1-14 to 0-7 win over a young Cordal team. Spa started very early with a Ryan O’Carroll goal within seconds of the throw in. David Spillane added another point widening the gap.
It took Cordal 20 minutes to get their first score and Spa added another four points from Shane Fenon and Niall McCarthy, to bring the half-time score to Spa 1-5 Cordal 0-2.
In the second half Spa were once again off to a great start with great points from the very impressive Niall McCarthy. David Spillane was very dangerous with his attacks further widening the gap. Mike McCarthy added to Spa’s tally.
Cordal scored two frees from the hardworking Philip O’Connor and Brian Reidy but the speedy Ryan O’Carroll caused havoc with Cordal’s defence. Spa were the stronger team and deserved their victory.
Team and scorers. James Devane, Eoghan Cronin, Hugh O’Donoghue, Brian Devane, Shane Lynch, Eoin Fitzgerald, David Spillane (0-3), Shane Cronin, Corey Doyle, Shane Fenton (0-1), Ryan O’Carroll (1-1), Mike McCarthy (0-2), Conor Stack, Niall McCarthy (0-7), Paul Cahill.
Subs: John Falvey, Mikey Moynihan, Darren O’Connor and Brendan Lynch.
Fixtures: Senior County League: Spa v An Ghaeltacht, in Gallarus, on Sunday at 2pm.
Minor County League: Spa v Beale, in Spa, on Saturday at 4pm and Spa v Annascaul/Lispole (away) on Friday, April 20.
Intermediate Championship: Spa v Gneeveguilla, in Kilcummin. on Sunday, April 1 at 2.30pm
Under 12 Girls: 27 March at 6pm Spa v Rathmore away
Under 14 Girls: 25 March Cromane/Spa v Abbeydorney in Spa at 5pm
Under 14 Boys: 28 March Spa V John Mitchells away at 6.30pm
Under 16 Girls: 29 March Spa/Cromane v Abbeydorney away
Lotto: The numbers drawn in the Killarney Heights Hotel were 1, 4, 5 and9. There was one jackpot winner. Congratulations to Marian Cussen, Tiernaboul, and well done to ticket seller Johnny Cronin. Next week’s jackpot for the draw in the Killarney Oaks Hotel will be €3,000.
Deadline: Registration Is ongoing at the club. The deadline for club registration is March 31 and membership will not be accepted after this date. Registration is available online at viawww.spagaa.com or the registrars are at the clubhouse every Friday night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. For any queries please contact the secretary on 087-6332773.
Scholarships: This is the final call for applications for the Gaeltacht scholarships. Please contact the Club Secretary on 087-6332773 if you wish to apply. Limited places are only available to registered members.
Handball: Spa Killarney Handball Club meets every Friday night at the Spa Sports Hall from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The club is open to new members of all levels, male and female, over 18 and living in and near Kerry. Contact spakillarneyhandball@gmail.com or call 087-6332773 for information.
Winners: Congratulations to Tim Moriarty and Tom Moriarty who were the winners of the 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry. Organised by Spa GAA members Dave Herlihy, Paddy O’Keeffe and Paddy B Lynch. The final took place in the Torc Hotel on Friday night. Runners-up on the night were William Herlihy snf Paddy O’Keeffe, Neily Kerins and Finbarr Murphy and Mike Sullivan snd Niall Lynch.
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