Spa News
Compiled by Anne Holland
THERE was great excitement last Sunday when Spa’s Scór na nÓg quiz team won back-to-back titles at the INEC. The competition was very tight and Spa were neck and neck with Cork and Cavan down to the final round.
After 10 rounds of eight questions our brilliant, smart youngsters pulled off the victory by the narrowest margin – a single point win with a score of 78 followed by Cavan on 77 and Cork on 76.
The supporters erupted with excitement to congratulate James Lynch, Michael Aherne, Thomas Fleming and Daniel O’Sullivan. Three of this team picked up their second All-Ireland medal with Daniel joining the winning group this year. Niamh Clifford was over age to compete this year.
The coaches, Seamus Clifford and Eileen Aherne, have once again put in trojan work with the team. Míle Buíochas to you both.
Spa were the only club in Kerry to represent Munster and we were delighted to have two teams to compete. Our set dancers were brilliant on the day but lost out the defending champions, Mayo. We are proud of our 12 dedicated, hardworking youngsters that represented our club with grace and dignity.
Chairman, Gerard Mangan thanked all involved after the event especially Sheila McCarthy, Scór Officer, who was described as the glue that holds it all together.
Gerard also thanked the parents and supporters for turning out in great numbers. A huge achievement for our club to win five All Ireland titles in three years. Well done to each and everyone of you.
Under 21: Spa v Firies was cancelled due to unplayable pitches.
Ladies: Congratulations to the following officers for the 2016 season. Chairman: Tim O’Connor; Vice Chairman: Donal O’Doherty; Secretary: Anne Holland, PRO:Des Spillane; Registrar: Grace O’Connor
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Sheila Kelliher, Clash, who passed away at the weekend and to Margaret 0’Donoghue and family, Mill Road, on the death of Margaret’s brother-in-law Paddy Kenneally, in Cork. May they rest in peace.
