SENIOR MEN:
County League – Round 8:
Laune Rangers v John Mitchels – Sunday 26th July @ 2.00 p.m. AWAY
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 & VENUE TO BE DECIDED
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
Junior Football Munster Football:
Congratulations to Alan O’Donoghue who Captained the victorious Kerry team in the Munster Junior Final against Cork. Kerry will now play Wexford in the All Ireland Semi Final on July 25th.
Junior Football
Coiste Thrá Lí Junior Town League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 Kerins O’Rahillys v John Mitchels Monday July 6th 7.30 pm
ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED
U21 Championship Round 1:
West Kerry 0-07 John Mitchels 2-09
We advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Acorn life County U21Championship
with an eight point victory over the home side
played on a rain sodden pitch in Annascaul last Wednesday night.
Despite missing a few regulars, we controlled the first half with James
Duggan’s green flag giving us a four point cushion at half time. A super
individual goal by Jake Moran on the restart ensured our passage to
the Quarter Final where we will have home advantage against Austin
Stacks.
Round 2 Mitchels v Austin Stacks Thursday July 16th @ 7.00p.m. (HOME)
MINORS:
John Mitchels 2-11 St. Pats Blennerville 1-07
John Mitchels Minor team played their first game back since the winning performance against Ardfert in the Town final on Monday evening.
In contrast to the epic performance against Ardfert, Monday’s performance against St. Pats was rusty and silly mistakes were commonplace. But a win is a win and to be fair to all the players everybody tried very hard. Throughout the game Danny Houlihan, Pat Kearney and Aoran O’ Keeffe kept it tight in defence.
MIckey Walsh and Darcy O’Sullivan put in solid performances at midfield while upfront Cian O’Brien and Dylan O’Brien constantly caused trouble to the St. Pats defence. Team performance will have to improve if we are to collect more silverware this year.
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.
We’re waiting on a date for our Town League Semi-Final against Na Gaeil to be fixed. Training continues on Tuesday’s 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:
Training continues on Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m.
U-12 BOYS:
Training takes place Tuesday’s and Thursday evenings from 7.00p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS:
See fixtures below.
U-8 GIRLS and U8 BOYS:
See fixtures below.
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
See fixtures below.
John Mitchels schedule for July to August
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:
30/06/2015 – Numbers drawn: 6, 15, 16, 26
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Joe Gaffney c/o Patrons
€25 – Ray Walsh c/o Bertie
€25 – Meave & Dominic O’Rahilly c/o Sportsfield Bar
€25 – Barrett Kids c/o Catherine
€25 – Rebecca O’Neill c/o Juveniles
Next draw – 07/07/2015 – Jackpot €1,300
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 2:
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
Bertie Flynn
Bertie Flynn, Member of John Mitchel’s Lotto Committee
John Mitchel’s Junior Player From/To: 1950-1956
Player Position: Right Corner Forward/Full Forward
(Q): What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “For me one of the greatest memoires I have isn’t necessarily an accomplishment as a player. At the age of thirteen I attended the 1947 County Championship Final with my dad.
The match was played in the Austin Stack Park and Mitchel’s won the title”.
Mitchel’s had some great players like Joe Koehane, Eddie Dunne, Tommy Dowling and Bruddy O Donnell to name but a few. It is great to have the memory of seeing your Club winning a County title especially at a young age”.
(Q): Tell about your memories of the Five in a Row era?
(A): “During the 5 in a row era I was working in England. I always did my best to get home for the Final. The 1959 final was a very tight game and Mitchel’s won it with a late goal. It’s the game that I remember the most because it was the start of the most successful winning run in our history”.
(Q): Which players in the club would you have looked up to?
(A): “We had great players on the senior panel. The O’ Shea brothers Thorney and Derry, Fred Lynch, Teddy O’Dowd and many more. For me I always looked up to Niall Sheehy. He would always give instructions and shouts of encouragement to his team mates. When the chips were down Niall could be counted on to get a vital score”.
(Q): Can you tell me what was most satisfying about your sport?
(A): “I loved the game always both as a spectator and a player. I also have some lifelong friends through football”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played some Hurling with John Mitchel’s. For me it was mostly football. I wasn’t really interested in playing other sports”.
(Q): What was one of your biggest disappointments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “When I was very young in the mid to late 1940s it was very hard to take when the Mitchel’s lost a match. I remember them losing in the 1946 Championship. Losing that game was a big disappointment”.
(Q): If you could change a rule(s) in Gaelic football what would that be?
(A): “I would change the rule where you could only take a free kick by placing the ball on the ground. The art and skill of taking a free kick is lost to allow it to be taken from the hands. When a free kick is taken from the ground it keeps the play going forward in most cases”.
(Q): Tell me of your role with John Mitchel’s Lotto?
(A): “The lotto is going great. I sell the tickets each week along with all the other committee members. The weekly draw takes place on Tuesday. The Lotto is a very important fundraiser for the Club. Next year the John Mitchel’s lotto will be 25 years in existence”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the Club?
(A): “The new facilities are fantastic. There is great credit due to the committee members that seen the project through to completion. I look forward to the Senior team playing at the top level of football again. I wish them the very best of luck for the rest of the season”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Terry Keane (nee Hassett), St Joseph’s, Derrymore and formerly of Caherslee, Tralee
To the family of Margaret Madge Ryan (nee Colgan) St John’s Park, Tralee
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
