UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
70 boys and girls trained on the bank holiday Sunday in glorious sunshine. Lots of drinks were had and it’s rumoured some ice cream post training.
Great fun was had today as we split into our pods to practice all the basic football skills. The improvement weekly is a joy to behold. Well done to all the moms and dads for the practice during the week.
Looking forward to next Sunday at 11am and as ever new members are always welcome.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
U8/U10 GIRLS
The weather was again fortunate for those training on Bank Holiday Sunday morning in the John Mitchel’s complex in Ballyseedy, and despite the bank holiday, there was a good turnout at the u8/U10 girls training. We have been fortunate to see some of our older girls called up to u-12 training and we hope that they will do well in the games that are taking place in the coming weeks.
Coaches Padraig and Tanya concentrated on ball skills for the first half of the training session, with hand-passing and kicking drills, to encourage the girls to get comfortable doing these drills on the move.
Ally, Nicole, Clodagh, Ellie Mae, Ava, Millie, Síun, Sophie, Charlie and Tegan all stood out during the drills and it was clear that the previous week had seen some serious work being carried out at home, which is refreshing for the coaches to see.
This was followed up by some work on defensive skills with the girls working hard on shadowing and marking each other. Again, there was excellent effort with Natalie, Roisín, Aine, and Carolina all standing out.
We finished up with a competitive game, with the aim to ensure that the girls could find space on the field and find each other with passes.
Training continues next Sunday at 10.30am in the Mitchel’s complex in Ballyseedy and as ever, we are delighted to welcome new faces.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 12 GIRLS
Fantastic turnout to training this week. The girls are developing their balk skills more and more each week and are really coming together as a group. Games begin bank holiday Monday in the north Kerry league away to Listowel Emmetts. Best of luck girls.
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
County league action begins on the 13th for our U14s with a trip to Castleisland Desmond’s in Division 2. The group are training well and are looking forward to returning to action.
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 enjoyed another cracking training session on Sunday last. The coaches had 4 stations set up with different skills being practised in each. Then it was time to put the skills into practice & see the improvements being made each week!!
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 the sunshine. After a quick warmup with Aaron the lads went into some movement, tackling & ball retention drills with the mentors. The lads are improving every week & enjoying the football & can’t wait for the games to start next Thursday.
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 Churchill. Just to note & to be aware that a silent side-line is in operation at these games. Everyone is to meet at Churchill Gaa pitch at 6.15 sharp. Unfortunately, due to Covid19 it’s not possible hire busses so parents will have to bring the players to the venues.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play for before each session.
UNDER 13 BOYS
Well, the week has finally arrived, when the boys are allowed play much anticipated matches. This year we have 2 teams participating in the county league. Our 1st team will play in Div. 1 and our 2nd team will be in Div. 9.
We have a number of challenges lined up this week for both teams before the much-awaited 1st Rd of the county league in which we take on Austin stacks in Connolly Park next Sunday evening at 5.30pm for team 2 and 7pm throw in for team 1. This will be a great evening of football with a local Derby involved and all involved would appreciate your support for the Green and Gold on the night.
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 15 BOYS
This Wednesday the 9th we host Renard/St Mary’s @7pm at Bally seedy really looking forward to our first match for a long while full attendance required, we continue with training Tuesday which will be a light kick around from the following week on we will train Monday, game Wednesday and train again Friday to keep things moving na misteallaig abù
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
New players always welcome.
UNDER 17 BOYS
Our U17 Boys continue training hard for the County League which starts this Monday 7pm at Home to Knock/Brosna/Duagh in a very strong 3b Division, with games on Monday training continues on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Don’t forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
SENIOR LADIES
The senior ladies had a strength and conditioning session with Rory and Daniel Fleming on Monday night. Everyone was put through their paces and a lot of effort went into the session. New drills and exercises were introduced and they played a possession game at the end they also had training on Thursday evening along with the U 16s and numbers were great. Everyone worked on their fitness and had a possession game at the end. It was fantastic to see the younger girls joining in.
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 look forward to holding outdoor drive-in bingo in the near future.
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
Please use 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 introduced ice-creams and ice pops to the shop this week and they were a big hit. Everyone was kept cool after a lovely ice-cream after training 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
Boot club is up and running now for the last three weeks. Over 20 pairs of boots have been passed on which is fantastic news. There was a bag full dropped off Sunday so the rack is full yet again. Thanks to all who have passed on their unused boots. If looking to drop any off the rack is out for all raining sessions. You do no have to give boots to take a pair no questions asked.
SYMPATHY:
The death has occurred of Mike MURPHY
”Hope Shell Cottage” Garrynagore, Kilflynn and formerly of Kevin Barry’s Villas, Tralee, Kilflynn, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry
Mike Murphy – adored husband of Noreen and devoted father of Jessica, Michael and Wayne.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family – his wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren Ria, Caoimhe, Conor, Fionn and Oisín, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Brian, Michael’s partner Elaine and Wayne’s partner Sharon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
The death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) Boyle
Bernard will be deeply missed by his loving family – his sisters Nora (Enright), Patricia (Griffin), Josephine (Sexton) and Kathleen (Moloney), brothers Michael, Maurice (Mossie) and Denis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
The death has occurred of PHIL FITZGERALD (née O’SULLIVAN)
Kevin Barry’s Villas and formerly of Mitchel’s Crescent, Tralee, Kerry
Phil – (predeceased by her husband Balbo and son Bernard).
Beloved mother of Gerald, D.J., Paul, Marie, Stella, Laurie and Fidelma. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family – her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
The death has occurred of Alice Finnegan (née Curtin)
Spa Road, Tralee, Kerry
Alice Finnegan nee Curtin, Spa Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, peacefully, on June 4th 2021, beloved wife of Martin and dearest mother of Joseph, Patrick, Michael, Siobhan and Carmel. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Caroline, David, Jennifer, Emer, Cian, Tadgh and Liam, sons-in-law Owen (Corcoran) and Mostafa (Ounnas), relatives and friends.
The death has occurred of James Sweeney
Rock St., Tralee, Kerry
James Sweeney, Rock St., and formerly of Racecourse Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, peacefully on June 2nd, 2021, beloved brother of the late Brendan and Kevin and uncle of the late Kevin. Sadly, missed by his loving family, his nieces Kathleen and Áine, nephews James and Richard, grandnieces Kerry and Victoria, grandnephews Cathal, Cormac, James, Robin and Oran, relatives-in-law Kam Toor and Liam Buckley, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Marie Daly (née Donovan)
Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee, Kerry / Abbeydorney, Kerry
Marie Daly (nee Donovan) of Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee and formerly Ballybroman, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on 31st May 2021, beloved wife of the late Liam and dearest mother of Yvonne, Billy & Henry. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren, brothers Henry & John, nephews, nieces, son-in-law Donal, daughters-in-law Susan & Kate, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace
