SENIORS:
County League – Division 2
Round 4 – Kenmare. V. Mitchels Saturday May 9th @ 7.00p.m.
ALL. SUPPORT WOULD. BE. 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
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship
Mitchels v Spa Killarney. Date to be decided.
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
MINORS::
Training continues as usual.
SENIOR LADIES
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm.
REMINDER. – MEMBERSHIP. FEES:
Reminding all players/parents/guardians to return their Membership forms and money ASAP.
MOUTHGUARD
Please remember that mouthguards 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 mouthguard to play. Any player who suffers a dental injury in training when not wearing a mouthguard will not be covered by the Injury Fund
Under 16
Training Thursday 6.00 – 7.00p.m. Unless otherwise notified.
U-14 LADIES:
Our next game is at Home to Abbeydorney on May 10th . We will have a challenge game before this …. Fixtures run on as is
CO. LEAGUE. FIXTURES. – DIVISION. 2
Home v Abbeydorney 10/5
Home v Duagh 24/5
Away V Glenflesk 31/5
Home v Listowel 7/6
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 1: Away to Listowel Emmets, 30th August
Round 2: Home to Ballyduff, 6th September
Round 3: Away to Na Gaeil, 13th September
Round 4: Home to Ballymac, 27th September
U12 Girls
Training continues on Wednesday evenings at Camp Ballyseedy from 6.00pm to 7.00pm – any new players welcom
County League preliminary Fixtures Phase 1.
May 5th John Mitchels v Finuge St Senans – Home at 6.00pm
YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
Under-16 BOYS
Central League Semi Final- Mitchels 5-10 , Castlegregory 2-13.
This game was a classic example of the saying “never write off a Mitchels Team” as the team put in a massive second half to book a place in the final. We started the game very poorly with Castle getting 1-5 without us scoring and we looked dead and tired on the pitch but we finally woke up 10 minutes into the game where we put two points on the board from Michael Kelleher and Eoin Sugrue but then Castlegregory flew down the pitch to get a goal and a few points before Ryan Ward buried a goal and we got 2 more points before the ref blew the half time whistle with the score 2-09 to 1-4 in favour of Castgregory.
The team received a wide awakening at half time and it seemed to work like magic as they flew out of the traps in the second half to quickly get a a goal and two points from Michael Kelleher before Castlegregory got 2 of only 4 points on the second half. quickly after those points we received a penalty which was clinically dispatched by Jack Myers and then a 45 made it’s way into the net from the boot of Michael Kelleher put us 2 points ahead but once Castle fought back with two great points which finished off their scoring.
A spilled ball by the Castlegregory keeper fell onto Ryan Wards boot and he finished followed by a point by Owen Breen put us 4 points ahead and we finished off the game with two magnificent points from Michael Kelleher and Ryan Ward to complete an unbelievable comeback and exceptional second half. Congrats to all players for such a great second half performance. Next for us is To Be Confirmed.
Training continues Mondays at 7.00 p.m. and Thursday at 6.30 p.m.
U-14 BOYS
Training continues this Monday at 7.00 pm
Rd 1 Templenoe/Sneem 2-03. Mitchels. 8-12
Rd 2 Home to Milltown/ Castlemaine
Rd 3 Home to St Marys/ Renard
Rd 4 Bye
Rd 5 Away to Glenbeigh/Glencar
Under 14 Brendan’s League
John Mitchels 6-9. Ardfert. 5-9
John Mitchels 4-4. St Pats. 7-7
John Mitchels 3-4. Na Gael 2-12
U-12 BOYS
Training will continue Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.00 – 7.00 pm
LEE STRAND U12 COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES
Rd1 Away to An Ghaeltacht
Rd 2 Away to Kerins O’Rahillys
Rd 3 Bye April 26th
Rd 4 Home to Glenflesk
Rd 5 Home to Kenmare May 10th – 6.00pm
Training will continue Mon and Wed evenings 6-7 on the all weather pitch
FITNESS CLASSES:
John Mitchels are running two new weightless and conditioning classes,
weight loss classes on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm, €6 pay as you go or €36 for seven weeks
Couch-to-5k on Sundays from 10.30 to 11.30, €6 pay as you go or €36 for seven weeks
Join up for both sessions for €70 and get a personalised gym programme to help you achieve your goals.
Contact Mike on 0872919107 for more information.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30am to 11.30am
U-8 GIRLS:
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 .
Training continues from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
U-10 GIRLS:
Training continues from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
U-8 BOYS
Training continues from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
U-6 BOYS & GIRLS
On Sunday the 26th of April our under 6s welcomed some players from Keel to train with us. We had massive numbers ourselves with 42 Mitchels players a mix of both boys and girls and also there was 16 players from Keel but our top class mentor team of 12 people both men and woman were well able.
Lots of fun was had by all during training while they all completed an obstacle course and performed some basic football skills as part of the session. We ended the session by playing 3 fun matches and players showed great skills and had lots of fun.
A super day was had by all children who went to represent Mitchels Under 6s against Dr Crokes last Saturday morning – Great fun was had on the bus to and from Killarney with a special thanks to all players who were superbly behaved all morning – our U6s wore the colours with great pride in their fun football matches – with special mentions to;
Jack Daly, Leon Healy, Cody Murphy, Sean Murphy, Luke Roche, Sadbh Corkery,
Aoibheann and roanna O’Sullivan, Liam Corkery, John and James Moriarty,
Jayden Sugrue, Caiomhe Somers, Riobaird Foley, Donnchadh Noonan,
Lukas Conway
Huge thanks to our mentors who travelled and also to Crokes who were very welcoming to us and who we will welcome back to Mitchels during the summer. Match v Beaufort away next Sunday morning with training sessions there after until further notice. Teamers will be sent out during the week. All new players very welcome every Sunday mornings for loads of fun and football.
John Mitchels schedule for May to August
Sunday 10th May U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls. – Away to Beaufort (Bus at 10.00am)
Sunday 17th May Training
Sunday 24th May U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Keel (bus at 10 am)
Sunday 31st May Training
Sunday 7th June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Na Gaeil
Sunday 14th June U-6, U-8,U-10 Boys and Girla – Home to Na Gaeil
Sunday 21st June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Beaufort
Sunday 28th June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Dr Crokes
Sunday 45h July No Training – Munster final
Sunday 12th July U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Spa, Killarney (to be confirmed)
Saturday 18th July U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Spa, Killarney (to be confirmed)
Monday 20th – Friday 24th July Club Summer Camp
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
U-8 & U-10 boys play go games from 29th April to the end of May,
THESE FIXTURES WILL BE SEND BY TEAMER TEXT
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.
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
LOTTO
28/04/2015 – Numbers drawn: 11, 16, 21, 22
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Ted Fitzgerald c/o Paddy
€25 – Nadya Rivas-McHugh c/o Juveniles
€25 – Rob O’Connell c/o Juveniles
€25 – John Cronin c/o Bingo
€25 – Rob O’Connell, Boolteens East, Castlemaine
Next draw – 05/05/2015 – jackpot €1,100
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.
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Questions & Answers
Player Profile: Jimmy O Mahony
Honours Won:
John Mitchels Minor County football Championship title 1961 (Team Captain)
Senior County Football Championship titles 1961, 1962, 1963
Kerry:
Minor Munster title 1962
Minor All Ireland Title 1962 (Team Captain)
Munster U21 title 1962
Player Position: Midfield
(Q): Can you tell about the history of the 1961 minor title?
(A): “We played against Castleisland Desmond’s in the 1961 final. We had a superb minor team, if that team could have represented Kerry I have little doubt we would have won the All-Ireland that year. On the team we had players like Mikie Morris and Dom O Donnell who went on to win U21, Junior and Senior All Ireland titles with Kerry. I played in midfield alongside Mikie Morris. On the path to the final we defeated Mid-Kerry, St. Brendan’s and Austin Stack’s. Mitchel’s also had a very good minor team in 1962 and were narrowly beaten in the Championship by North Kerry in Listowel”.
(Q): What do you believe you brought to the team as captain?
(A): “I believe I brought leadership and encouragement. I never had to use four letter words to any player we played as a happy team. Jacques Mc Donald was a wonderful coach we also had a great back room team in Eddie Dunne, John Joe Sheehy, Eamonn Fitzgerald and Jerry Flynn”.
(Q): What was your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “It was a great honour and a great since of accomplishment to captain the minor county champions in 1961”.
(Q): What player(s) would you have looked up to in the club
(A): “The player I would have looked up to and admired the most was Paudie Sheehy. Paudie was on the senior title winning team in 1952. What stood out about him for me was his speed great ball control and his accuracy. Paudie won seven senior county titles 1952, 1959-63 and 1966”.
(Q): What other sports were you involved in?
(A): “Weight lifting/training was my chosen sport after I finished playing football. My brother Gerald was the Father of modern weight training for athletics in Kerry. Many of our All Ireland winning champions trained in O’Mahony’s gym. Players like John O Keeffe, Tommy Doyle and Jimmy Deenihan to name but a few”.
(Q): Can you tell about your minor All Ireland title with Kerry in 1962?
(A): “It was a great honour for me to captain an All-Ireland winning team. John Mitchel’s had seven players on that Kerry team. We defeated Mayo 6-05 to 0-7. The U21 championship began that year and we had six Mitchel’s players on the panel including myself. Dom O Donnell was the captain and we won a Munster title beaten cork 2-07 to 1-04”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A): “I would love to see Mitchel’s winning the intermediate championship and going back again to where we belong in the senior championship. I wish every success to the team and all at the club for the future”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Anne Fleming, Old Golf Links Road and Cuil Didin Tralee and formerly of Los Angeles
To the family of Patrick (Pat) Reynolds, Springfield, Ballyvelly, Tralee
To the family of Patrick P O’Connor, Clogherbrien, Tralee
To the family of Daniel Harmon, Station Rd, Ardfert, Tralee
To the family of Kitty Leen, (nee Reidy) Kilquane, Ballymacelligott, Tralee
To the family of Michael Sweeney, St Martin’s Park, Tralee
To the family of Johnny O’Connor, Connolly Park, Tralee and formerly of Main St, Blennerville
