Spa News
Compiled by Anne Holland
IN round one of the O’Donoghue Cup Spa beat Scartaglin 0-14 to 1-6. Played at home, Spa had the better of the chances in the opening half and went into a six-point lead before Scartaglin found the net from the penalty spot.
By half time Spa were ahead 0-7 to 1-1. While the sides were more evenly matched in the second half, Spa dominated the final quarter to secure the win by 0-14 to 1-6.
Team and scorers: David Carroll, Eric O’Donoghue, Matthew Moynihan, David Spillane, Shane Lynch, Dan O’Donoghue, Michael McCarthy, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Cormac Cronin (0-1), Ciaran Spillane, Dara Moynihan, Michael Foley (0-1f), Mike Stam O’Donoghue (0-7 (5f)), Evan Cronin (0-5).
Subs: Alfie Giles, Eoghan Cronin, Eoin Cronin, Shane Fenton, Eoin Fitzgerald
Homecoming: Spa GAA club honoured All-Ireland minor championship man-of-the-match Dara Moynihan and his team-mates last Saturday morning with a wonderful gathering. Gerard Mangan, Chairman, welcomed the minors, County Board Chairman, Patrick O’Sullivan, East Kerry Board Chairman, Tim Ryan, and minor manager, Peter Keane, and his backroom staff.
Dara introduced his fellow All-Ireland winners and all were given an outstanding reception. Katie Purtill, the team physio, was also congratulated and acknowledged as a Spa senior lady player.
It was great to see senior past and present players and our future stars in their Kerry jerseys to take photographs with their heroes. Thanks to all who helped out with this wonderful celebration.
Under 12: Spa played away to Rathmore in the East Kerry League last weekend and the boys lost out on a scoreline of 5-8 to 3-5. They are going well in training and showing signs of real potential. Long may it continue. We are at home to Beaufort next Sunday.
Quiz: The under 12 boys are having a quiz and medal presentation night in the Torc Hotel on October 14 at 8.00pm. The fee for teams of four is €10 adult and €5 per child). Your support is greatly appreciated.
Ladies: Best of luck to the senior ladies in their Munster campaign as they take on the winners of the Cork championship next Sunday. They compete in the Senior Championship with Rathmore.
Fixtures: Junior B final: Finuge/St Senans v Spa, Saturday, October 15
Mary Jo Curran Cup final: Spa v Kilcummin, October 22/23
Munster Senior Plate quarter-final: Spa Rathmore v Cork representatives, Sunday, October 2, Dromtarriffe (1pm). Extra time if necessary.
Scór: Club members under the age of 17 years on January 1 next, who may be interested in participating in the forthcoming East Kerry Scór na nÓg competitions, are invited to contact Eileen on 087-9940594.Primary school children (club members) if interested in Scór na bPaistí may also contact Eileen on the number above.
Lotto: The weekly lotto draw will take place on Mondays from September 26instead of Sundays. The numbers will be drawn at 10.00pm and the venues selected are Killarney Oaks, Killarney Heights, McSweeney Arms, Torc Hotel, Arbutus Hotel and Jimmy Brien’s.
Tickets also on sale in Daly’s SuperValu, Centra, Muckross Road and Killarney Hardware.
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the Kerins family and the relatives of Bridie Costigan, Lissivigeen, who died at the weekend. Also to the family of Kathleen O’Sullivan, Knocknahoe, has also passed away. May they rest in peace.
Wedding: Congrats to Shane Kearney, Knocknahoe, on his marriage to Laura Boyle, Glenties, Co Donegal.
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