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John Mitchels GAA would like to express our huge gratitude to Mairead Hurley for sponsoring our girls U12s for the season ahead. The girls got kitted out for their final North Kerry League game last week and were delighted with the new jerseys.
Pictured above are the team including Mairead Hurley (ABC Cleaning), James Donoghue (Team Manager) and Vice/Juvenile Chair Mark Noonan and Mark McEvoy
The club appreciates ABC’s very generous support for our U12 Girls for the coming season – Thank you Mairead and all at ABC Cleaning, Farmers Bridge, Tralee.
UNDER 8’S
John Mitchel’s U8 & U10 Boys and girls training is every Sunday morning from 10.30am to 12.00pm in our astro pitch.
All our coaches are fully qualified & vetted and adamant that the sessions are enjoyable & fun & all kids are treated the same. Any queries please contact Mark McEvoy 086 3595581
Another great session on Sunday on the astro. We worked on the skills for the first part of the session and a game for the second half. With the longer training time we got a lot done and well done to all the boys. Remember we have a blitz on the afternoon of Thursday 25 April. Keep practicing at home now that the weather is good and your skills will really improve. Well done everyone.
SENIOR MEN
Intermediate Championship Rd 2 Grp 4. We entertained Beaufort at home on Sunday in Ballyseedy .Mitchel’s got off to a flying start and lead from the throw into the end of the game , some excellent scores from Alan O Donoghue, James Decennial Sheehy ,Wayne Duggan, Shane O Connor, Thomas Kearns and Michael Kelliher saw us build up a big lead and this coupled by super defending saw us lead at the short whistle 0-11 to 0-2 playing with a strong wind. The second half saw us start with an early point into the wind byMichael Kelliher set the tone for the second half and we continued to push up on Beaufort with fine points from Alan O Donoghue, James Duggan and Niall Sheehy put us into a commanding lead coming into the last few minutes where Beaufort added a goal leaving the Final score Mitchel’s 0-17 Beaufort 1-5.Well done to all on a very polished performance with excellent scores, super defending and discipline. Well done to the team and management. We now play Glenflesk away in the last round in a must win game, match details to follow Check our Facebook and twitter pages, Full support appreciated for Clive and the team.
LADIES
U 16 Ladies
Our next game is away to Currow on Monday April 15th. Training continues on Thursdays at 7pm.New Players welcome.
U 18 Minor Ladies, our next game is away to Dr Crokes on April 17th at 6.45 pm training continues at 7 pm on Thursdays.
Senior Ladies: We played away to Fossa in the Mary Curran Jo league on Sunday last in sun drenched fossa. Mitchel’s started the game in a high tempo and played some fine football with great passing and scoring
And went in at half time leading 2-3 to 4points. In testing conditions, the second half was nip and tuck with both teams playing excellent football Fossa closed the gap to 1 point and
Then struck for a late goal. Mitchel’s kept working hard and pulled the game back to points with time running out Fossa kept control and despite a mammoth second half Fossa won by 2 points with Final Score Mitchel’s 3-7 Fossa 3-9
Well done to both teams on a very fine competitive and sporting game. Scorers Niamh Myers 3-5 Ruth Moriarty 0-1 Simi Ogungsbesan 0-1. Our next game is away to Annascaul/Castlegregory on Sunday 14th April. Training
Continues on Thursday s at 7pm.
UNDER 14 BOYS
On Monday April 1st we played knock /Brosna in the first round of the County league in what can only be described as atrocious conditions we played against the very strong wind in the first half but managed to trail by a slender 3pts at half time with our boys working very hard, in the second half it was all Mitchel’s from the get go we blitzed the opposition with a very determined and skillfull display, our fitness was evident with some strong running from every position, the final score on the night was Mitchel’s 5-10 knock /Brosna 2-7 training continues every Wednesday evening@5-45pm full attendance required
TABLE QUIZ
John Mitchels are kicking off their fundraising this year with a pub Quiz in Galleys bar and restaurant on Friday 12th April at 8.00pm. Teams of 4 with €40 per team. Great fun for all and some fantastic spot prizes on the night. All money raised goes towards juvenile training and gear.
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
We have joined up with St Vincent De Paul to rise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. Vincent’s charity shops are a very important aspect of the service SVP provides. Not only do they provide people with new and lightly worn items at affordable prices, they also provide an income source for the Society, which is recycled directly back into the community.
By donating your second-hand clothes and unwanted items, not only will you be freeing up space in your home, you will also be making a difference to people in need, in your community.
We now have an SVP clothes bank in our car park at our state-of-the-art sports facility in Ballyseedy.
NEW WALKWAY
A fantastic new facility has now been added at our grounds in Ballyseedy.
A new walkway/jogging path approx. 1km long has been laid, complete with bollard level lighting.
Come and enjoy a fabulous experience in a safe and healthy environment.
This community facility is open to all and is free for a limited opening period. A reasonable membership fee may apply at a later date.
THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
A STRICT NO DOGS – NO CYCLING OR NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS rule applies to the walkways.
A hearty, healthy John Mitchel’s welcome awaits you!
GO FOR LIFE
Physical Activity for adults 50 years and over.
Go for Life Games continue at our sports complex in Ballyseedy on Friday April 12th from 10.00am to 11.30am. The Go for Life Games are designed for older adults in the local community to create opportunities to take part in health enhancing physical activities while also enjoying a fun social atmosphere. The games include favourite activities such as bowling, throwing and lobbing target games. Also included will be a range of strengthening and stretching exercises to keep you feeling fit and healthy. Just arrive on the morning to register. All are welcome, cost is €5 per session – pay as you go.
LOTTO:
Jackpot €1,700 Not Won
Numbers Drawn 8, 21, 22, 26
Next Draw 09-04-2019
Jackpot €1,700
€100 Winner Saoirse Kerins c/o Vincent. €25 each to Claire Connolly c/o Claire, Martina Flynn c/o Claire And Adam Purtall C/O Claire
Your support helps fund our teams thank you
BINGO:
Our bingo continues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights @ 8.30pm in our premises on the John Joe Sheehy Road. 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.
JOHN MITCHEL’S 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. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
MERCHANDISE:
Please note that all club merchandise is now available for purchasing only through Hennebery’s sports shop, Ashe St. Tralee and is no longer for sale at our complex in Ballyseedy. Please also note that our club colours are – green and gold jerseys, white togs and green and gold socks.
WE EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:
Liam Hurley, Knockmoyle, Tralee
Peter O’Sullivan St. Anthony’s Court, Mitchel’s Road, Tralee
Emma Herrity Parklands Apartments and formerly of Shanakill, Tralee
Siobhán Colleran (Née Dargan) Beenoskee, Ballyard, Tralee and formerly of Ballymacelligott Co Kerry and Ennis, Co Clare
Liz Fraher (Née Lanigan) Manor Close, Manor Village, Tralee and formerly of Killarney, Kerry
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
