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UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
71 boys and girls, all superstars, trained in glorious sunshine at our academy Sunday morning. A great time was had by all and it’s wonderful to watch the progress of our footballers. We trained in our pods and adhered to current guidelines. Dodge ball was the favourite game with the coaches as targets.
Laoch na himeartha was awarded to Ben Foley who despite a bloodied nose, returned to training with great enthusiasm.
Training continues this Sunday at 11am and as ever new members always welcome.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
U8/U10 GIRLS
We had a great turnout on Sunday in the glorious sunshine and got straight down to business with the help of John Reidy U14-16 coach, as coach Padraig was off getting his vaccine and was missed by all the girls. John, Tanya and Ruth took them through the basics again of four steps hop and solo and it was put into practice soon enough where we could see an improvement in the girls. Madison Lucy Ava Brooke and Clodagh were asked to pose for a photo shoot and we look forward to seeing them in the paper this week. Emma fought hard this week in our possession game and showed great strength on the ball. Tegan, the two Roisin’s, Ellie Mae, Karolina, Natalia, Millie the two Aine’s, Noelle Nicole, Ella, Siun, Lucy, Caoimhe, Ally Saoirse, and Amelia showed great improvements in the game we had at the end. They were all asked to practice during the week before our next session
Training continues at 10.30am next Sunday morning in the John Mitchel’s Complex. All are welcome, and we’d love to see more new faces.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 12 GIRLS
Under 12 girls training saw full attendance this Sunday ahead of their north Kerry league game against Listowel on bank holiday Monday. More new faces again this week and the addition of a few u10s has helped strengthen the team even more.
Training for U12 girls continues this Wednesday evening at 6pm.
Newcomers always welcome.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play before each session.
Under 14/16 girls
Great turnout to Sunday’s U14 & U16 girls training. Strong emphasis on point kicking today with an eye on upcoming county league fixtures. Fitness is the key and the girls are training really well at the moment.
Training for the u14-u16 girls continues Wednesdays at 7.00-8.00 and Sunday 12.30-1.30
All new players welcome. Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 9 BOYS
John Mitchel’s U9 Boys had a fantastic day weather wise on Sunday Morning last to train, the session started with our usual Stretching followed by a light jog.
Then it was time for ball work & skills & needless to say the coaches are very happy with the way our Boys are improving but at the same time it’s just as important to keep practicing at home!! 10 to 15mins every day without fail.
Under 9 boys training continues every Sunday in john Mitchel’s juvenile academy from 10.30 -11.30 coaches on site from 10.15. Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session
All newcomers Welcome.
UNDER 11 BOYS
We had another great turnout at training last Sunday morning in glorious sunshine. After a quick warmup the lads went into some passing & kicking drills with the mentors. The lads are really enjoying the football & can’t wait for the games to start. Training continues every Sunday morning & any new players are more than welcome to try it out from 10.15 to 11.30. The mentors are on site from 10 so no problem if you want to drop players off early. The county league go games start on Thursday evening June 10th & sees us away to Listowel. Unfortunately due to Covid19 it’s not possible hire busses so parents will have to bring the players to the venues. Most of the away games are local so Listowel is the furthest away venue. More details to follow next week.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play for before each session.
UNDER 13 BOYS
The u13s trained through the miserable weather last Tuesday and Thursday and finally got some sunshine at Saturday’s session! Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 6.45 – newcomers welcome as always. We will be organising a few challenge games the coming weeks with the county league not far off commencing – stay tuned for more details
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Under 15 training continues every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.45-8.00 and full attendance required, with the competitive games fast approaching we need everybody training numbers have been good up until now and our first game is at home to Renard on the 09/06/2021 so we need to be prepared.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
New players always welcome.
UNDER 17 BOYS
Our U17s continue training Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with good numbers at training preparing for the upcoming county league campaign starting next week, new players welcome.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
SENIOR LADIES
The senior ladies only had one session last week due to the bad weather on Thursday evening. Rory has the ladies brushing up on skills and had a highly intensive passing drill that kept them on their toes. Everyone put in 100% and went home with a fantastic session under their belt. Training continues on Mondays and Thursdays from 7.30pm
Anyone interested in joining should come along and give it a go. If you are 16 and over you are more than welcome to join. Great way to meet new people and keep active also.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session
SENIOR MEN
Training commenced on Tuesday night with a huge turnout. Players were placed into pods of 15 and off they went hard at it to get the fitness up to scratch for their upcoming games.
The senior men would like to send their condolences to the Broderick family during this difficult time. May Tim RIP.
First round of the county league should start on June 13th, all details to follow.
Training for senior men are as follows Tuesdays- 7.30-9.00 and Fridays 7.30-9.00
All new players welcome
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have joined up with St Vincent De Paul to rise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. 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.
BINGO:
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 we are unable to hold any bingo. We held two outdoor bingo nights last year which were a great success. We were out in the cold and the rain but was worth it for much needed funds for the club. We will inform you of any outdoor bingo nights in the future and look forward to welcoming all bingo lovers back again.
Thanks to all the bingo ladies who put in the hard work and all who helped out with the running of them also.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the All-Weather pitch. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
MEMBERSHIP
Hi folks we are now taking membership for player’s & patrons for 2021all you need do is click on the link below
Now more than ever we need everyone’s help in this folk as we had 0 fundraising or income in 2020 & yere help is badly needed so please click & help our great club
Thanks in advance
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Grounds Committee
We would like to thank all who helped in our maintenance of the club ground the last few weeks. We meet every Thursday at 7.00pm to cut grass weed and upkeep of our amazing grounds. If anyone could help out, please come along and bring your own lawnmower or strimmer’s if possible.
MERCHANDISE: New John Mitchel’s Training Gear
With the GAA training season about to officially resume Monday we are happy to announce the launch of some beautiful new training gear from O’Neill’s
New base layers, tracksuit bottoms, fleece tops, t-shirts, bags and back packs, hoodies so loads of choice.
Please click the link below to see all the new merchandise available to purchase but please be quick as they will sell out fairly rapid!!
Happy shopping and we look forward to seeing you all at the club over the coming days and looking good in your Mitchel’s Green and Gold
Na Misteallaigh Abu
https://www.oneills.com/…/john-mitchels-gaa-kerry.htm
CLUB COFFEE SHOP
We will have our little coffee shop open every Sunday for teas coffees and little treats.
All money raised goes to the upkeep of the club and for equipment for the juveniles.
We would like if all parents could support this as with no fundraising we are limited to funds. We welcomed a new helper to the shop on Sunday. Sonya was kept busy and served everyone with a smile. Thanks to Hugh Maureen Linda and Sonya for running the shop so smoothly each week.
Enjoy a tea or a coffee while your child is at training
Looking forward to seeing you all every Sunday from 10.00- 12.00
BOOT CLUB
John Mitchel’s are delighted to announce we are forming a boot club. Would you like to pass on boots that you no longer require???
If so, why not drop off to the John Mitchel’s boot room. Please make sure boots are clean and in good condition. Our boot club was put to great use this week and its fantastic to see the boots being pass down the line. All boots to be dropped to the club. There are plenty of pairs left if anyone still looking .
SYMPATHY:
Madge – Michael O’Regan Place, Quill Street, Tralee and formerly of Lassabee, Castlemaine, Co Kerry, peacefully in the loving care of Dr Patricia Sheehan and her team in the Palliative Care Unit of University Hospital Kerry on 28th May 2021.
Sadly missed by her daughter Aisling and Aisling’s partner Lawrence, grandson Arthur, and much loved and cherished family member Caroline O’Shea and Caroline’s husband Cathal, her sisters Joan, Mame and Cathleen, her brothers Benny and Tom, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
John Griffin, Lohercannon and formerly Clahane, Tralee, Co. Kerry, peacefully on 28th May 2021, beloved husband of the late Bridie and dearest father of Geraldine, Seán, Josephine, Brigid, Jacqueline and Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving family, his fourteen grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
(Predeceased by her husband Ned, son Eamon and daughter Kerena).
Pidgie (Bridget) – beloved wife of the late Ned and devoted mother of Susan, Deirdre, Brendan, Sharon and Niall.
Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family – sons, daughters, brothers Vincent (Liverpool), Dominic (Brisbane), grandchildren Sam, Seán, Laura, Abby, Lisa, Ali, Chloe, Kieron, Avril and Mark, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Thomas and Pat, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
May She Rest in Peace
