SENIOR MEN:
County League – Round 7:
Mitchels v Currow
We played Currow at home in Round 7 of the Credit Union Co. league last Saturday evening. Currow played with the breeze in the first half and opened the score with 2 points. We scored a point from Alan O’Donoghue and Currow followed with two further points. Ciaran Deane was pulled down in the square which resulted in a penalty which was taken and scored by Stevie O’Mahony. Further exchange of points between both sides resulted in a half-time score of Mitchels 1-04 Currow 0-08.
We played with the wind in the 2nd half but it was Currow that opened the scoring with a point. Currow were then awarded a Penalty which was converted. our defender got a 2nd yellow resulting in the team now being down to 14 players. Mitchels fought back bringing the margin back to 3 points, but a further 2nd yellow resulted in Mitchels being reduced to 13 players.
This was a decisive turning point in the game resulting in a final score of Mitchels 1-08 Currow 1-14.
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
Junior Football
Coiste Thrá Lí Junior Town League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 Kerins O’Rahillys v John Mitchels Monday July 6th 7.30 pm
U21 Championship Preliminary Round
John Mitchels 1-13. Laune Rangers 0-11
They now go onto play West Kerry next Thursday evening at 7.00p.m. In Annascaul in the 1st Round of the Championship.
ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED.
MINORS:
Minors v St Pats Monday June 29th at 7.00p.m. (Away)
ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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:
Our Co League games are now completed and we are taking a break from training for now.. We have loads of football to come with the U13 Sandra Keane blitz on July 18th, U13 Co Championship, U14 North Kerry league and U15 County Championship so enjoy the well earned break and we are back training early July. Teamer to go out so keep an eye on our club notes.
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
Girls U12.
The girls made their exit from the County League last Tuesday evening to a well organised Dr Crokes team.
We had beaten them in an earlier round but they learned more from the defeat than we did from the victory and they ran out deserved winners on the night. As always with Dr Crokes, it was a very sporting game and we want to wish the team and mentors all the best in the Final next week.
We will have to dust ourselves down for the Tralee Town League Semi-final where we have been drawn against Na Gaeil – the time & date is to be advised but its expected to be played in the coming week.
The girls that played last week were as follows: Tara Field, Emma O Donnell, Caoimhe Leahy, Ciara Kerins, Elizabeth O Connor, Taylor Rogers, Eimear Murphy, Erica O Connor, Kerry Oba, Lauren Smullen, Katie Ross, Emily O Shea, Amy Kerins, Molly Brosnan, Lynda O Connor, Angel Quilligan, Dawn McLarnan, Simera Hunt and Paula Clifford.
Training is on from 6pm – 7pm on Tuesday evenings.
Under 16 Boys:
John Mitchels 4-9 , Spa Killarney 5-15 .
Our Under16s played their second round game in the County League last Wednesday at home v Spa. The team started off great scoring a great 1-3 without reply but then we fell apart and leaked scores until we got back on the scoreboard with scores from Alex O’Shea and Gavin O’Brien.
The second half was a lot better than the first half with some moments of incredible talent including a spectacular solo effort from Ryan Ward.
Our next round game is in three weeks away to Kilgarvan/Tuosist.
Training plan will be published next week.
U-14 BOYS:
We got back on track in the Castleisland District on Saturday with a good victory over Currow. From the first whistle we showed a lot more than we had previously against Castleisland and helped by the return of a few regulars we showed we are a lot better than that performance.
Helped by goals from Padraig White and Craig O Brien we went in at half time leading 4-6 to 2-1. We kicked on well in the second half and ran out comfortable winners 8-11 to 5-8.
Best on the night were David O Connor, Jordan Mason, Stephen Bowler and Tyreese Flaherty. Teams and scorers were Conor Fitzmaurice, Robert Kerins, Sean Tighe, David O Connor, Jordan Mason, Stephen Bowler, Ciaran O Leary, Padraig White (2-1),
Alex O Se (1-2), James Sheehan (1-1), Dylan O’Brien (0-2), Craig O Brien (2-2),
Sean Dillane, Paraic O Callaghan (1-0), Tyreese Flaherty (1-3), Patrick O Brien, Nathan Comerford, Dylan Duffy.
This was our third win out of four in Castleisland District so we are on track for an A final.
We play our last game in the League against Ballymac on Monday evening in Ballymac at 7.30 p.m.
U-12 BOYS:
Team 1 and 2 had their League Final on Tuesday eveving in the County League against Ballyduff with both Clubs undefeated going into the games so it was all to play for.
Team 2 had a tight first half with the score at half time Mitchels 1-4 to
Ballyduff 1-2 but the flood gates opened up for the home team with David O’Callaghan stepping up to the mark as team Captain driving on his team to win out on a scoreline of John Mitchels 3-13 to Ballyduff 1-2.
Best on the night were Darragh Curnane and Dean Farrell.
Team 1 were up against a tough Ballduff Team with Mitchels playing with the wind in the first half with Martin Laucher who had a good first half and Sean Dillane putting his head on the block going in for the so called dirty ball with Mitchels leading at half time 3-4 to Ballyduff 1-7.
In the Second half the away team came out with all guns blazing Ballyduff drew level with 10mins to go in the game with Sean Broderick in Goals for the Mitchels making 3 outstanding saves to deny the away team more goals on the night with the Mitchels in Big Trouble around the middle of the park.
Darragh McEvoy came out from full forward to tame the Ballyfuff boys with some outstanding catches in the final 5mins of the game with Jesssie Duggan coming up with the key goal in the game to secure the League Titles on a scoreline on John Mitchels 5-10 to Ballyduff 3-13.
Team 1an team 2 on the night had great celebations after the game.
Congrats to all involved
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Community Games:
Darragh Curnane, son of Diarmuid and Emma Curnane won a Gold medal in the 200 meters ( under 10) at the Community G Games in Castleisland last Saturday afternoon. He was representing Boherbee/Cloghers/Manor.
He now goes on to represent Kerry in Athlone on the 20th of August.
We would like to wish him every success
U-10 BOYS:
See fixtures below.
U-8 GIRLS:
The girls played a match last Sunday morning against Dr. Crokes Killarney.
We had a great start while playing with the wind and Aoife and Sophie were superb in mid field.
Our three forwards had their shooting boots on with great scores from Lisa, Alannah and Kaylain.
Second half Dr Crokes came back into the game with the wind.
Our Goalie Ciara made some good saves and kick outs were very good.
Our backs played great in defence with Roisin, Valerie and Ruth doing great work.
Well done to all girls for the effort they put in.
No training next Sunday 5 July due to the Munster Final.
U8-BOYS:
Last Sunday we had Dr Crokes at home and there was a great turnout from both teams. We had 2 games each and there were some great defending and scoring from both sides.
Watch out for teamers on upcoming events.
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
See fixtures below.
John Mitchels schedule for May to August
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:
23/06/2015 – Numbers drawn: 1, 5, 24, 27
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Errol Rogers c/o Paddy
€25 – E O’Brien c/o Bertie
€25 – Chloe O’Sullivan c/o Brendan
€25 – Noel O’Connor c/o Patrons
€25 – Saorse Kerins c/o Vincent
Next draw – 30/06/2015 – 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.
CLOTHES. COLLECTION:
We are starting a Fundraising Campaign over an 11 week period to raise funds for the Club.
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
Andrea O’Connor
Profile: Andrea O’Connor
John Mitchel’s Senior Player From/to: 2009-2015
Honours Won:
John Mitchel’s
Novice Championship 2010
Junior B Championship 2014
County League Div. 3 Title 2015
Kerry
Munster Junior Title 2012
Player Position: Right Corner Forward, Full Forward, Goal Keeper
(Q): How did you become involved with John Mitchel’s?
(A): “My husband Noel was involved as a Juvenile mentor and my son Robbie was a player with the U10 boys. Ann Eager and I approached Brid Mc Elligott, the then Chairperson with the idea of starting ladies Juvenile football. After agreement was reached with the club we starting training. This was in 2007. My Daughter Ciara also started as a Juvenile player the same year”.
(Q): What has been your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “I was Captain of our team when we won the Junior B Championship in 2014.
We played against Finuge in the final. They were strongly favoured to win. They also had a number of Inter-County players in their side. We put in a great team performance on the night and deserved to win.
I was also Captain of the ladies team when we won our first trophy. This was the novice championship and I scored 1-3 in that final. It is also a great accomplishment for me to see some of the ladies I helped train now playing Senior football”.
(Q): As captain what do you believe you brought to the team?
(A): “I brought experience and I got on really well with my team mates.
I was pretty good at controlling our back line and giving instruction. I always did my best to encourage and instil confidence in the players”.
(Q): What would you consider to be your best game as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “I believe it was the match against Causeway in the league this season.
We all played very well on the night. They scored just one goal and I made a number of important saves. We were also promoted to Division 2 after winning the game”.
(Q): Which player/ person in the Mitchel’s club do you look up to or admire?
(A): “I admire Claire Connelly. She is a staunch Mitchel’s supporter.
Claire has done and continues to do a lot of good work for the club.
She is also a selector with the senior ladies team”.
(Q): What has been your greatest disappointment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “Having to retire from the game is disappointing and hard to take,
but you reach a certain stage when your legs can no longer do what your head wants to do.
You have to call it a day at that stage”.
(Q): What other sports are you involved in?
(A): “I am involved in cycling for a number of years.
At present I cycle with a group of twenty two women.
Our group go out on a cycle three times per week and cover about 200 kilometres.
We are currently training for the Ring of Kerry charity cycle”.
(Q): Tell me of your time playing with the Kerry junior ladies team?
(A): “I was selected on to the panel in 2012.
We went all the way to the Munster final and won the title against Tipperary.
Sadly we were defeated in the All-Ireland final to Dublin which was disappointing”.
(Q): What advice would you give to encourage more women to get involved with John Mitchel’s club?
(A): “John Mitchel’s is a fantastic club. It has a very friendly atmosphere.
It is very family orientated. There are lots of ways people can get involved not just football.
You will make some great friends and you are always made feel welcome”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A): “At present we have one of the best facilities in the County.
We have great numbers at Juvenile level. Our senior teams are doing well.
The senior men have reached the semi-final of the Intermediate Championship.
Our senior ladies have won their County League title. We have great people working on behalf of the club. I would especially like to wish Pat, Joe and Claire and the Senior ladies the very best of luck for the future”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Davy Finn, Shanakill, Monavalley and late of Mitchel’s Crescent, Tralee
To the family of William Flanagan, Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee
To the family of Martin Nolan, Mounthawk Manor and Clogherbrien Tralee and formerly of Galway
To the family of Eileen O’Grady, Manor Drive and formerly of Upper Clonmore, Ballymullen, Tralee
To the family of Kathleen Murphy (nee Doyle), Hawley Park, Tralee
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
