UNDER 6 BOYS & GIRLS:
Our under 6 boys and girls returned to training after a short break and they were all full of energy and couldn’t wait to get going. We had a fantastic training session with everyone playing particularly well. Our numbers have increased and we are delighted with the new boys and girls. If anyone else wants to join, they are more than welcome. keep up the practice and see you all next Sunday
UNDER 8s:
John Mitchel’s Juvenile Blitz
What a fantastic day of football on Saturday last folks well done to all teams who participated in the u8s and u10s games from early morning until mid-afternoon.
Well done to especially the mighty Cordal u10s who took home the coveted trophy, beating Na Gael in a pulsating final!!!! The cup was presented to joint Captains Tadgh and the mighty Julie who both thanked their team mates, their parents, john Mitchel’s and Na Gael for a sporting final. A credit to their club!
Well done Cordal from all here at John Mitchel’s GAA club and well done to all the teams, mentors and their parents who were exemplary all day long – we hope to see ye all again next year.
John Mitchel’s U8 boys training continues every Sunday morning from 11.00am to 12.00pm Everyone Welcome!!
UNDER 10 BOYS
What a day of football we had on Saturday. It started off showery but when it dried up it was lovely like our football at times. Our first game was against Keel and was an even game but we pulled away in the second half.
We had a short break to the next game against St. Pats Blennerville and with all our players now in full flow and everyone having an impact on the game we came out on top again.
Next on our radar was Kerins O Rahilly’s and again all the team played their part, there was great tackling, passing, kicking and score taking shown by the lads, it was great to see. We won that one as well so it was 3 out of 3.
Next we faced a fancied Cordal side, this was our fourth game and fatigue may have been a problem but after two titanic halves we just about lost and you could see that all the players were disappointed. Our last game was against Milltown and we never got fully going, after a tight contest we just went down by a few points.
Thanks very much to all the players and their parents for turning up, it made the day special. Thanks to all the other clubs it was great to have the competition, and thanks to Kevin McMahon who organised this wonderful competition for our club. Well done to Cordal who won out the competition but if we were to play them again the result could have been different with a bit of luck
UNDER 8 & UNDER 10 GIRLS:
The threat of bad weather didn’t put off any of the John Mitchel’s u8/10 girls when they turned up in numbers for a great training session in Ballyseedy on Sunday morning.
Coaches Caroline and Padraig were ready for the girls and were delighted to welcome a new member, Zoe, who knew some of her teammates from school and was made very welcome. Zoe will be a great addition to the team and fitted in immediately.
Following a thorough warm-up session by Caroline, the girls went into pairs and started practicing their hand passing skills, moving the ball at pace and accurately. This was followed by a score kicking competition with the remainder of the training session consisting of a practice match.
It is brilliant for the coaches to see the hard work put into the training sessions throughout the year coming to the fore as there was some excellent passages of play during this game.
Sophie, Zoe, Ella, and Gia kicked some excellent scores, but they were made work hard throughout by Courtney, Grace, Leila, Aeibhin and Nadia. At midfield, Ciara, Hannah, Millie and Emily moved the ball swiftly and the passing moves were fantastic. Training continues next week and all players are encouraged to practice their skills, particularly their kicking and soloing during the week.
UNDER 14s
John Mitchel’s u14’s training continues Monday and Wednesday @5-45pm we have now qualified for the Castleisland district final v knock/ Brosna time date and venue to be confirmed we defeated Currow in the semi-final on a very impressive score of 5-24 to 1-2 a superb team performance with every player playing contributing greatly Look forward to having seeing good numbers for training na Misteallaìg Abù
UNDER 16S:
Our U16 Boys Kicked Off their Town League campaign at home today against Churchill. We came out on top on a score of 4-6 to 0-13 after a very tough match coming back from 3 points down with 5 minutes to go to win. Next up is Kerins Rahilly’s. Training continues Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm
JOHN MITCHELS GYM
Oliver Coffey has now taken over the running of the Gym at John Mitchel’s Sports Complex. For more details regarding facilities, membership options, and fitness programs to suit all, contact Oliver on 086 1939534.
JOB VACANCY:
A position has become available at our sports complex in Ballyseedy for a general operative. This position is open to anyone who qualifies for a community employment scheme. For further details please contact reception on 066 7197070 or Dan Walsh on 087 9260988
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
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.
LOTTO:
Numbers Drawn 3, 8, 18, 22
Next Draw 24-09-2019
Jackpot €2,200
€50 Winner Pat O’Sullivan c/o Rossa. €25 each to Mary Jo Connolly c/o Claire, Cathy O’Connor c/o Slieve Mish Bar and Heidi & Kaelan Dunne c/o Sportsfield Bar
Thank you for your continued support.
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.
CONDOLENCES:
The Club wish to extend condolences to the family and friends of:
Georgie Ryle (John Martin) Tobar Naofa, Dean’s Lane, Tralee
Joe Keane of Clonakilty, Co. Cork and Bruach Na h-Abhainn, Tralee
Una Carson (née Reidy) 112 Spa Road, Tralee
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
