SENIOR MEN:
County League – Round 8:
Laune Rangers v John Mitchels – Sunday 26th July @ 2.00 p.m. AWAY
ALL SUPPORT. GREATLY APPRECIATED
Round 1 – Mitchels 0-10 – Templenoe, 0-06
Round 2 – Tarbert 0-08 – John Mitchels 0-14
Round 3 – Mitchels 0-16. – Spa Killarney 1-08
Round 4 – Kenmare 0-10 – Mitchels 0-10
Round 5 – Mitchels 5-11 – Listowel Emmets 0-06
Round 6 – Rathmore 4-08 – John Mitchels 1-08
Round 7 – Mitchels 1-08 – Currow 1-14
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship:
Mitchels v Spa Killarney – DATE, TIME & VENIUE TO BE DECIDED
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
BEST OF LUCK:
Best of Luck to Alan O’Donoghue who is Captain of the Kerry Junior team who will be playing Wexford next Saturday July 25th in the All Ireland Semi-Final.
Junior Football:
Coiste Thrá Lí Junior Town League Fixtures 2015 – Round 2:
John Mitchels 3-10 Austin Stacks 0-05
U21 Championship Round 2:
John Mitchels played Austin Stacks in the Quarter Final of U21 County Championship in John Mitchels ground in Ballyseedy on Wednesday night played before a large crowd.
Austin Stacks had the better of early exchanges and lead 8 points to 2 after 20 mins and were dominating in all areas and added great scores through Sean Ryan and Ferdia O’Brien and were dominating around the middle with Ciaran O’Connell and Alan Duggan dominating.
Mitchels came roaring back into the game in the final ten minutes of first half and added three great scores through Niall Sheehy to leave half time scores John Mitchels 0-05 Austin Stacks 0-08.
The second half was an excellent half of football and both teams showed great skill throughout. John Mitchels and Austin Stacks traded scores for the first 15 minutes.
Notably, efforts from Ferdia O’Brien from Austin Stacks and Sean Moloney, Niall Sheehy and James duggan for John Mitchels and with ten minutes to go Austin Stacks were leading by 13 points to 11.
But in the final ten minutes John Mitchels totally took over all over the pitch and added great scores from Niall Sheehy(3) Wayne Duggan and Sean Moloney to run out deserving winners on scoreline of John Mitchels 0-16 to Austin Stacks 0-13
John Mitchels now face Kerins O’Rahillys in the Semi-Final on Wednesday July 29th.
SENIOR LADIES:
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm.
MOUTHGUARD:
Please remember that mouth guards for all players under the age of 18 are now compulsory for both training and games. Referees have been directed to not allow any player not wearing a mouth guard to play. Any player who suffers a dental injury in training when not wearing a mouth guard will not be covered by the Injury Fund.
Under 16:
Training Thursday 6.00 – 7.00p.m. unless otherwise notified.
U 13 Ladies North Kerry Ladies Sandra Keane Blitz:
We took part in the U13 Blitz at sun drenched John Mitchels Complex on Saturday 18th July.
A total of 14 teams took part. We were drawn with Abbeydorney and Legion.
Our first game we came up against a very strong Abbeydorney team and were down at half time by 4-1 to 1-0 playing into the wind.
In the second half we picked our game and after a great effort went down 5-2 to 2-03.
The next game was against Killarney Legion and again this was a very competitive
game and our girls continued their great efforts and came away with a win of 3-02 to 2-01.
We now qualified for the Shield semi final where we were drawn against our neighbours Na Gael.
This was a very competitive game with every score and tackle contested by both teams. In a low scoring first half Na Gael led by 2 points to 1 in windy conditions.
Mitchels once again raised their game and with Scores hard to come by a strange referring decision led to a goal by Na Gael , Mitchels though dug deep and tacked on 2 points and fought to the end and went down by 1-2 to 0-3 points.It was a great display by Mitchels and Na gael.
The girls can be very proud of their never give up attitude and contested to the final whistle. Well done to all the team.
Panel: Tara Field,Sinead O Donnell,Melissa DEnnehy,Caoime Leahy, Erika O Connor,Clara Callahan, Rachel Hannafin, Simi OGungbsa, Julie Foley,Aimee Somers, Rachel Kilgallen, Mikaela Marshall, Kerry Oba, Eimear Murphy, Elizabeth O Connor, Jennifer Lynch, Ailbhne Ryle,Aimee Kerins.
U 13 and U 15 Kerry Ladies County Championship:
We are waiting the draw for the U13 and 15 Co Championships which should be made shortly.
U 14 Ladies:
Our second week back after the summer break saw a huge turnout at training , we hope to start our North Kerry League shorlty where we have Na Gael,Listowel,Ballymac and Duagh in our Group.
Training continues every Thursday from 6-7 pm at Ballyseede.
Girls U12:
The girls played a challenge game against Firies last Tuesday evening which was their 17th game of the season so far. Some of the girls also played in the U13 blitz on Saturday and we’re awaiting a date for the U12 Town League Semi-Final and the U13 Championship. The girls that played last week were as follows:
Tara Field, Emma O Donnell, Caoimhe Leahy, Ciara Kerins, Elizabeth O’Connor, Taylor Rogers, Emily O Shea, Erica O Connor, Kerry Oba, Lauren Smullen, Angel Quilligan, Molly Duggan, Lynda O Connor, Amy Kerins and Paula Clifford.
Training continues on Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 7pm.
Under 16 Boys:
Our next round game will be in a few weeks – away to Kilgarvan/Tuosist. Training plan will be published next week.
U-14 BOYS:
Since we last updated our notes we had 2 good wins over Ballymac in the Castleisland District League guaranteeing an A final place.
A date for this has yet to be decided.
We played our first Central League game against Austin Stacks B in Connolly Park last Monday evening and ran out comprehensive winners on a 10-12 to 0-3 scoreline.
Training continues on Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m.
U-12 BOYS:
The U12s don’t have any competitions for a few weeks so training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm-8pm as normal.
JOHN MITCHELS ANNUAL JUVENILE TOURNAMENT
On this Saturday 25th of July we hold our annual juvenile football tournament for the U-8 & U-10 age groups. It will be held at our club grounds in Ballyseedy. This is the 15th year this tournament has been held and has become one of the most popular in the county. It has become the highlight of the year for the kids taking part.
It is expected that over 350 children will take part representing John Mitchels, Austin Stacks, Na Gaeil, Castleisland, Churchill, Ballymacelligott, Beale, Ardfert , Miltown/Castlemaine, Keel, St Pats and Castlegregory and Dr Crokes football Clubs at both U-8 and U-10 level.
Registration is at 10am sharp with first games commencing at 10:15am, with the last games due to be played at 2:15pm.With over sixty games in all to be played a great day of football is expected with many stars of the future on show.
The club wishes to invite all parents and friends from all clubs to come along on the day and cheer on the children, as hopefully these will be our stars of the future.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS:
We played Milltown/Castlemaine on Sunday last and we played some great football. Ciaran, Darragh, Jack and Cathal showed some great skill and tackled well. Joe, Andrew, Sam and Ted gave some great passes and moved well with the ball. Ben, Sean Og, Darragh and Sean took some great scores and caught great ball.
As Milltown had girls on the team our U10 girls joined us and proved that they were a great addition to the team. Thank you girls and also to your coach. Well done again to all and next Sunday we are taking part in the Milltown Blitz so look out for the text.
Under 8 Girls:
We had another good training session on Sunday morning. The girls concentrated on hand passing and kicking before having a training game with the U10. Girls who worked hard and stood out were Alannah, and Megan. The girls will be practicing at home to keep improving so all Moms, Dads, brothers and sisters are asked to help out.
Training continues from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
It is great to see numbers increasing and girls bring a friend as we continue to learn the rules of football, have fun and meet new friends.
All new members welcome to the Centre of Excellence .
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
See fixtures below.
John Mitchels schedule for July to August
Saturday 25th July Club Blitz
Sunday 2nd August Training
Sunday 9th August U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Listowel
Saturday 15th August U-6, U-8, U-10 -Boys and Girls – Away to Listowel
THANK YOU:
Thanks to Horans Fruit & Veg for sponsoring the fruit on Sunday mornings in the members lounge.
Coffee/Tea Club:
Thanks to all involved with the refreshments committee who once again looked after the parents so well and provided some top notch home baking.
This is a great opportunity for all parents to meet up and have a chat and cuppa. All monies collected will go directly back to develop and support the Juvenile teams in the Club and your support is very much appreciated.
BINGO:
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights. Bingo is a vital fundraiser for the Club and all funds raised from the Bingo goes directly back into the Club and all support is greatly appreciated.
Follow all our Bingo news on our newly launched Facebook page.
Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.
CLUB BAR:
Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 7197070
MERCHANDISE:
A full range of Tracksuits, Tops and shorts for all age groups are available at John Mitchels Complex. Great value on offer and ideal for anyone at home or abroad.
JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All Weather pitch. The Complex is also open for children’s parties. Further information contact the Club reception on 066 7197070.
CLOTHES. COLLECTION – FUNDRAISING. CAMPAIGN – WEEK 3:
Please donate any unwanted Clothes and Textiles, Mobile phones and Laptops to raise funds for John Mitchels Club.
PLEASE DROP ITEMS TO JOHN MITCHELS COMPLEX BETWEEN Monday 22nd June 2015 to Monday 7th September 2015.
Any CLEAN REWEARABLE clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bedlinen, soft toys are accepted.
WHERE POSSIBLE PLEASE DONATE AT LEAST 3+ BAGS – THIS REALLY DOES RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR OUR CLUB
Please keep Mobile phones & Laptops in a separate bag.
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Questions & Answers
Session with
Dave Leahy
Player Profile: Dave Leahy
Senior John Mitchel’s Player From/To: 1994 – 2006
Junior John Mitchel’s Player From/To: 1992 – 2012
Player Position: Right Half Back
(Q): What is your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “For me it was a great accomplishment to have played at every level in the club.
I played in every age group from juvenile to minor and went on to play in the senior ranks and also U21 and junior football”.
(Q): Tell me what is satisfying about Gaelic football to you?
(A): “Outside of having played the game, for myself it is coaching young players.
Coaching them from a very young age and watching them progress and develop the skills of the game is very satisfying”.
(Q): If you could change a rule in Gaelic Football what would that be?
(A): “I would agree with the view and I am also of the opinion that the pickup should be changed. The rule is open to interpretation from different referees. I think that players should be allowed to pick the ball from the ground. I would also remove the black card which is supposed to be shown for certain types of fouls. The black card is often used when a yellow card would suffice and vice versa”.
(Q): Which Player(s) would you have looked up to in the club?
(A): “As a young player I would have looked up to Martin Dennehy, John Higgins, Frank O’Donnell and John Joe Sheehy. They were a great inspiration to all the young players like myself starting out. It was great for me to have had the opportunity to play with them when I came in to the senior ranks. Of my own age group I had great admiration for players like Fergus O’Connor, Fergal O’Brien and Mick O’Connor”.
(Q): What was your biggest disappointment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “My biggest disappointment was losing the U21 county championship final in 1995.
We played Laune Rangers in Fitzgerald’s Stadium Killarney. Despite having a very good team we lost out by a narrow margin and it was a hard to take”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played soccer with Marian Park for a number of years. It was a great way of keeping fit over the winter months”.
(Q): What would consider was one of your best games as a player and why?
(A): “The game that comes to mind was in the town league final in the late 1990s.
We played against Kerins O’Rahilly’s and I was happy with my performance on the day”.
(Q): What advice would you give to encourage more people to get involved with John Mitchel’s Club?
(A): “From a coaching point of view you get great satisfaction when things go according to plan. Obviously you have to take the bad with the good. You will make great friends in the club and throughout the county. Any person that gets involved with John Mitchel’s is providing a service to the youth of the community from which the club belongs”.
(Q): Tell me about the U14 Féile win in 2014 and your role with the team?
(A): “I was part of the management team that won the U14 Féile competition in our division in 2014. The final was played in Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo. Our team had fantastic support in the numbers that travelled to the competition. I would like to mention Brid & Cora Mc Elligott, Claire Connolly and Joan O’Sullivan for the tremendous work done in fund raising for the team. It was a memorable achievement for our U14s. We were very proud of all the players in the team. The management team consisted of, Diarmuid Cunnane (Manager), John Higgins, Paul Barden and myself”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A): “From an administration point of view the club is in great hands.
The people that were there in the past few years and those that are there now from the Chairman down are staunch Mitchel’s people. I believe all at the club are going in the right direction. From the football side of things we have good management structure in our senior, junior and U21 teams. Our minors and U16 are doing well and our senior ladies had success in the county league. We have good numbers throughout our juvenile teams. Great credit is due to everyone involved with the club and it’s onwards and upwards for the future”.
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SYMPATHY:
To the family of Martin Flynn, Ballybeg Carlow and late of Tralee
To the family of Catherine Kitty O’Sullivan, San Francisco and formerly of Upper Rock St, Tralee
To the family of Noelette O’Grady (nee Sheehan), Derrylea, Oakpark,Tralee
To the family of Jackie Crowe, Gallowsfield, Tralee and formerly of Ballyheigue
To the family of Julia Mason (nee O’Connor) Carrignafeele, Rathanny and late of Mason’s Bar, Castle St, Tralee
To the family of Kathleen O’Mahony (nee Lucey) Mitchels Court and late of Casement’s Avenue, Tralee
To the family of Brendan Madden, Clogher, Ballymacelligott Tralee and formerly of Portumna Galway
To the family of Richard (Dick) Barrett, 22A Racecourse Lawn, Tralee and formerly of Geesala, Mayo
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE