SENIOR MEN:
County League – Round 6:
Rathmore v John Mitchels
We played away to Rathmore in Round 6 of the Co. League last Saturday evening.
This was always going to be a very difficult encounter. Rathmore dominated the first half resulting in a score of 2-04 to 0-02 at the end of the first half.
Mitchels to their credit fought hard for the first 15 minutes of the 2nd half scoring some good points but Rathmore scored two further goals which killed off the game. The final score 4-08 to 1-08.
The team played their hearts out against a very strong opposition but special mention must go to James Duggan.
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 v Currow June 28th @ 2.00p.m.
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
Junior Football League 2015 Group 1
On Friday night last we hosted the men from Killorglin, Laune Rangers, in what was a vital County League fixture for us.
We had been unsuccessful in our previous outings to secure a win in what is a top class division for Junior football in Kerry.
I am pleased to report that we secured our first victory in our campaign against what was a well prepared and talented Laune Ranger’s team.
The match was played at a ferocious intensity, at times it felt like a Senior Championship game and our boys rose well to the challenge and excelled in all sectors throughout the match.
We had some outstanding individual performances in what was a great overall team performance. This team is now getting to understand each other’s tempo and movement off the ball.
Argent was solid at full back and it was great to see him back starring in a Mitchels jersey. He was ably assisted by Keith Madden who once again put in a rock solid performance over the hour.
Jake Moran and Pat Kearney were again very prominent in the game and Pat is certainly a Player that will excel in the future.
George Bastible and John Higgins controlled mid field and once again James Duggan was the most dangerous forward we had. He is very quickly establishing himself as very talented and a committed Mitchels player.
Dillon O’Brien and Mike Walsh tormented their markers all night and were very instrumental on nearly all the Mitchels scores.
Congratulations to Manager Robert O’Dowd and his staff and continued success for the future.
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 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-14 LADIES:
We played our Sixth County League game on Sunday evening in sun drenched
Ballyseedy against old rivals Listowel Emmets.This game was end to end from the start with
Mitchels playing with the breeze. We opened our score with a Claire O’Connor’s goal followed by a goal from Rachel Kilgallen and a point from Ruth Moriarty.Listowel settled and hit back with 2 points before Mitchels extended their lead with a goal from Aimee Sommer. Mitchels Midfiled of Simi Ogunbsa and Ava O Connell Buckley were working well and their hard work paid off when a Kym Sugrue found the net for a goal. Listowel kept battling and added 2 goals despite great goalkeeping by Katie Laucher. Claire O Connor scored our second point to leave it 4-2 to 3-3 at half time.
Second half we were against the breeze but excellent defending by Clara Callaghan, Emma Carmody and Lisa Costello kept Listowel out .Mitchels then won a free and a break away ball saw Laura Carroll score a fine point. Listowel made a number of changes and the fresh legs saw them re energise and score 2 goals and 2 points leaving the minimum between the teams.An Ava Buckley goal after an amazing run put us up 4 points again. Again we followed up with another goal from Rachel Kilgallen after good work from Simine Hunt and Grace Myers. Liistowl now responded with a goal and 2
points before Ava Buckley scored another goal despite Listowel gaoling again and held on for 1 point win. Final Score 7-3 to 6-5 .
We played our last Co League game v Duagh last Thursday evening at sun drenched Ballyseedy. The game was played at a fast pace and Mitchels opened the scoring with a Ruth Moriarty point followed by a goal from Rachel Kilgallen. Duagh replied with a goal before Mitchels struck again with a point from Julie Foley and a further 2 goals from Rachel Kilgallen leaving us in the driver seat at half time. In the second half Duagh hit back with another goal but further scores from Sinead O’Donnell, Aimee Somers, Kym Sugrue and Laura O Carroll ensured Mitchels victory of 3-11 to 2-8.
Panel: Katie Laucher, Nicole Heaphey, Oonagh Mc Grath, Sinead O Donnell, Clara Callaghan, Emma Carmody, Lisa Costello, Simi Ogunsbsa, Avav Buckley O Connell, Ruth
Moriarty, Rachel Kilgallen, Kym Sugrue,Claire O Connor,Grace Myers, Aimee Somers,Jennifer Lynch,Laura O Carroll, Aoife Kelliher, Simone Hunt, Muireann White, Julie Foley, Melissa Dennehy.
Next up North Kerry League and Town Championship. Also U13 and 15 Co. Championship.
Training continues on Thursdays from 6to 7 pm.
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:
The girls ground out a hard fought home win over Kilcummin in Round 4 of the County League in Ballyseedy on Tuesday evening. In a game played in sunny conditions we scored two first half goals from Kerry Oba and Molly Brosnan to put us ahead at the break. These goals proved to be the difference in the end as Kilcummin applied the pressure in the second half and scored a goal of their own but we held out and ran out winners on a scoreline of John Mitchels 2 – 04 to Kilcummins 1 -02. This win means that we have qualified for the knockout stages and a win against Currow away this week in Round 5 will guarantee that we have home venue for the Semi-Final next week. The girls that played last week were as follows: Tara Field,Emma O’Donnell,Caoimhe Leahy, Ciara Kerins, Elizabeth O Connor,Eimear Murphy, Emily O Shea, Erica O Connor, Kerry Oba, Lauren Smullen, Taylor Rogers, Katie Ross, Lynda O Connor, Molly Brosnan, Amy Kerins, Dawn McLarnan,Angel Quilligan & Simera Hunt.
Next up the girls play away to Currow Tuesday June 16th @ 7.00 – report in next weeks notes. All support for the girls at games would be very welcome and greatly appreciated by both the girls and the Club.
Under 16 Boys:
Our Under Sixteens commence their County League competition next Wednesday at home v Glenflesk at 7.30p.m.. All support much appreciated.
Training continues Monday and Fridays at 6.00pm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Alan O’Donoghue who represented Mitchels as Captain of the Junior Team last Sunday. Best of Luck Alan in the Munster Final.
Congratulations to U14 player James Sheehan who, as part of the Kennedy Cup squad added another All Ireland medal to his collection, this will look well with the All Ireland medal he won in the Feile last year with John Mitchels. Well done James.
Congratulations also to Sean Broderick, U12 player who played in goals in the Munster GAA Primary Schools Game. Sean led the team out onto the Thurles Pitch last Sunday.
U-14 BOYS:
Castleisland District League
Cordal/Scat 2-1 Mitchels 4-14
We travelled to Scartaglen last Friday night to contest our second game in this competition and made it two wins out of two with a comprehensive victory over the home side. We started well and Alex O Se burst through from midfield for two quick goals to put us in command.
Padraig White added another and we went in at half time leading 3-7 to 2-0.
We kicked on well in the second half where our half back line of Stephen Bowler, Jordan Mason and Ciaran O Leary were the launchpad for many attacks and up front Tyrese Flaherty and Conor Fitzmaurice kicked nice scores. We ran out decisive winners on the night and now look forward to an away game in Ballymac in Round 3.
Teams and scorers were as follows . Conor Fitmaurice (0-1), Cian Barden, Sean Tighe, Robert Kerins, Ciaran O Leary, Stephen Bowler, Jordan Mason, Alex O’Se(3-3), Padraig White (1-5), Sean Dillane, Dylan O Brien(0-1), Craig O Brien(0-2), Tristan Kirwan(0-1), Paraic O Callaghan, Tyrese Flaherty (0-1),David Fitzgibbon.
We play Ballymac away next Friday at 7.30.
We also have two back games against Currow and Desmonds to play.
Training continues on Wednesday at 6.30
U-12 BOYS:
Training has changed to Tuesday and Thursday nights 7pm-8pm.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS:
Check below for future Fixtures.
U-10 GIRLS
Well done to the under 10 girls representing their club in the Abbeydorney blitz last Sunday morning playing 3 games winning two and losing one excellent performance from all. You should be very proud of yourselves and you did the Club proud.
Check below for future Fixtures.
Under 8s
We were away to Na Gaeil on Sunday last & we had a great turnout both teams were very competitive & there was some great scores & great defending from both sides Well done to all !! Big thanks to mentors Pa Kerins and Diarmuid Murphy for helping on the day. Watch out for up and coming events on teamer.
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
Na Gael welcomed our U6 Boys and girls to their Club last Sunday morning for fun games. The sun shone brightly for both Clubs bringing a large turnout for a super morning of fun.
The fun games were fantastic to see and all children got 100% involved showing a brilliant range of skills and running.
Notable mentions
Niklas Brown, Cody Murphy, Jack Collins, Daniel Farmer, James and John Moriarty, Leon Healy, Donnchadh Noonan, Ruth Lynch, David Cullinan
Well done to all players and a special thanks to all mentors and parents.
John Mitchels schedule for May to August
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 5th 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
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
LOTTO:
09/06/2015 – Numbers drawn: 5, 18, 24, 25
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Derry O’Connor c/o Bertie
€25 – Jackie Locke c/o Paddy
€25 – Ted Fitzgerald c/o Paddy
€25 – Darragh McEvoy c/o Mark
€25 – John O’Shea c/o Patrons
Next draw – 16/06/2015 – Jackpot €1,200
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
Session With
Pat Brosnan
Profile: Pat Brosnan,
Manager John Mitchel’s Senior Ladies
Gaelic Football Referee
John Mitchel’s Senior Player From/To: 1983-2000
Player Position: Corner Back, Full Back & Mid-Field
Honours Won: U21 County Championship Title 1983
(Q): What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “For me it was being part of the team that won the U21 County Championship in 1983. We had a large panel of players and getting picked on the team was an accomplishment. The panel included players like John Higgins and Timmy O’Dowd. They both went on to win three All-Ireland titles with Kerry. It was the first U21 Championship title for the club and I don’t believe a Tralee team has won one since. We defeated Spa Killarney/Glenflesk in the Final”.
(Q): Which player(s) in the Club would you have looked up to?
(A):”When I came on to the Senior panel the players I would have looked to were Denis Mannix and Joe Myers. They looked after the younger players in terms of encouragement and advice. They also carried themselves very well on the pitch. To me they were dedicated Mitchel’s players”.
(Q): Can you tell me what is satisfying about your sport?
(A): “As a player it is great to be part of a team with your friends.
As a Mentor/Manager it’s satisfying to watch players that you have trained over the years progress to play at Senior level”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played soccer at under age level U12s/14s.
My only sporting interest really has been and is Gaelic football”.
(Q): What was training and preparation for games like in your time as a player compared to now?
(A): “It was much different and somewhat harder in my time. We didn’t have the facilities that are in place now. We had to train in mucky torn up pitches quite often in the dark with maybe just one light. The level of fitness wasn’t there then compared to today. Today you have to be an athlete to play football. In my time we concentrated on football first and our fitness got better as the season went on”.
(Q): What was one of your biggest disappointments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “For me it was the defeat in the final of the U21 County Championship in 1985 to Kenmare in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA grounds”.
(Q): If you could change a rule(s) in Gaelic football what would that be?
(A): “I thick some rule should be introduced to restrict the number of hand passes.
Over use of the hand pass is completely slowing the game. The game has become too defensive. Maybe a rule that once the ball passes over the half way line it can’t come back on to a team’s own half”.
(Q): Can you tell me something of your role as Manager of the Ladies Senior team?
(A): “I believe ladies football has a good future in the Club. I came in as Manager last year and we progressed to Div3 in the County and won a Junior B title. This year we have so far won the Div3 League. It is tough for many of the ladies that come from U16 straight in to the Senior ranks. But all of them are a welcome addition to the team”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the Club?
(A): “I believe the club has a great future. At present we have great facilities in place.
We have a very good under age structure and great support from the Club.
I would like to see more people get involved with the Club at whatever level.
Especially people that are no longer playing football but might have a lot to offer as Mentors of Juvenile teams”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Sheila Kerins (née Condon), Rock St, Tralee
To the family of Denis Murphy of London and formerly of St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee
To the family of Marie Conway (née Roche), Stack’s Villas, and formerly of St. John’s Park, Tralee
To the family of Mary Barrett (née Lynch) Meadowlands, Tralee
To the family of Noreen Kissane (nee McGlynn) Spa Road, Tralee
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
