U21 Championship Semi-Final
John Mitchels and Kerins O’Rahillys met in Connolly Park last Wednesday evening for the Semi Final of the U21 Championship Semi Final. This local town Derby was well attended by both sides.
This was going to be a tricky encounter for John Mitchels as they were missing Niall Sheehy through injury and James Duggan who is selected for the Kerry Minor Panel and who was unable to participate in the game.
Mitchels played against the wind in the first half and held out well and were only four points down at the end of the first half but for a great save by the Kerins O’Rahilly’s goalkeeper from a Wayne Duggan effort the sides would have been much closer at half time.
With the wind on the second half, hopes were high with the Mitchels supporters for a positive result. Rahillys started the better in the second half and slotted over a few quick points in succession and finishing off the game by scoring a goal. Mitchels played their heart out in the last quarter and did their supporters proud but Rahillys ended up winners.
Even in defeat Mitchels supporters were very proud of their team and wish them all the best in the U21 Club Championship.
Junior League – Round 3 Monday August 3rd @ 7.30 p.m.:
John Mitchels v Na Gaeil
Extra time will be played if necessary.
ALL SUPPORT APPRECIATED
Coiste Tra Li Lee Strand Senior Championship – Semi-Finals
John Mitchels v Kerins O’Rahillys on Saturday 8th of August at 7.00 p.m.
Extra time will be played if necessary.
ALL SUPPORT APPRECIATED
SENIOR MEN Co League Div 2:
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
Round 8 – Laune Rangers 0-12 John Mitchels 2-10
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship:
Mitchels v Spa Killarney – DATE, TIME & VENIUE TO BE DECIDED
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
SENIOR LADIES:
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm.
MOUTH GUARD:
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.
Under 15 Ladies:
Co Championship will start after U16 Co Lge finishes, await draw on our opponents
U 14 Ladies:
Training continues every Thursday from 6-7 pm at Ballyseedy.
U 13 Kerry Ladies County Championship
We are drawn away to Glenflesk in the U13 Quarter Final on Tuesday 4th August.
The winners play at Home in the semi final.
Girls U12:
Training continues on Tuesday evenings 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:
The U12s don’t have any competitions for a few weeks so training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm-8pm as normal.
John Mitchels schedule for August
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
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.
LOTTO:
28/07/2015 – Numbers drawn: 8 – 12 – 16 – 17
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Helen Leahy c/o Paddy
€25 – Rory Kilgallen c/o Patrons
€25 – Mike Conway c/o Bertie
€25 – Malachy McDaid c/o Donal
€25 – Joan O’Keeffe c/o Bingo
Next draw – 04/08/2015 – Jackpot €1,400
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 6:
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.
******************************************************************************
Questions & Answers
Session With
Declan Connolly
Manager John Mitchel’s Under 10 Boy’s
Juvenile Player to under 16.
(Q): Which Players/Club personality did you look up to as a Juvenile player?
(A): “Martin Dennehy was one of my favourite players when I growing up.
Martin had excellent all-round football skill. He had and still has fantastic dedication to the club. I also had great respect as players for Frank and Jim O’Donnell. They could always be counted on to put their body on the line for their team and club”.
(Q): What has been your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player or Mentor?
(A): “For me it is a great accomplishment to be involved with coaching players.
Some of the players that I have helped coach are now playing senior football with the club.
Niall Sheehy and Sean Moloney have played inter-county football as well as James Duggan who has been called up for the Kerry minors. It is great to have seen these players develop and knowing that I had some hand or part in coaching them at Juvenile level”.
(Q): What is something unique about your sport?
(A): “It is the friends you make from the sport. The friendships that you make all over the County and throughout the Country from involvement in the GAA. It brings people together in a very unique way”.
(Q): If you change a rule in Gaelic football what would that be?
(A): “It is not a rule so much as I would change but I would bring in a rule to aid referees.
For championship games I would have two extra officials on the side line to advise referees on decisions made. To monitor games and to communicate with the referee throughout the match”.
(Q): Compare training and tactics when you played to today’s methods?
(A): “The training when I played as a juvenile player was mainly running and fitness.
We got very little time as regards ball work. Teams back then would have a game at the end of training. Today’s game is all about working with the ball. Most of the drills are done with footballs. The players are constantly working with the ball throughout the training session”.
(Q): What has been your greatest disappointment as a player/club member?
(A): “Losing the 1989 County Championship final was the worst disappointment for me.
I was very young at the time but it always sticks in my mind. I remember the great support the team had at every game. When they lost it was hard to take”.
(Q): In your opinion what is the biggest challenge facing GAA clubs today?
(A): “I think the biggest challenge comes from soccer. I believe that kids are given the false hope of playing in the English Premiership. With the GAA the highest goal and honour is playing for your County which is a lot more realistic and achievable”.
(Q): What advice would you give to people to get involved with John Mitchel’s Club?
(A): “I would like to see more past players get involved with teams. They know themselves from their playing days that it’s fantastic to be involved with John Mitchel’s.
I would advise anyone who wishes to get involved as a mentor of juvenile players that it is very worthwhile and you will make many friendships along the way”.
(Q): Can you tell me about your role as Manager/Mentor of a Juvenile team?
(A): “It is great to be a mentor of a juvenile team. Already we can see the players making great progress. I have no doubt that many of them are future stars in the making. It is really enjoyable for ourselves as mentors and the players look up to us and respect us”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A): “We have great people working on behalf of the club at present. The facilities are fantastic in this respect we never had it so good. At under age level our numbers are brilliant.
There is some great talent in our juveniles which is great going forward. Our Sunday morning training sessions are very encouraging with so many of the parents in attendance”.
******************************************************************************
SYMPATHY:
Matt Moloney Chairperson, Officers and members of the Club wish to extend their sincerely sympathy to Joan O’Sullivan, Club Officer and her husband Denis on the recent death of Denis’s brother Sean O’Sullivan, Waterville
To the family of Helen Treacy (née Fitzgerald), The Cloisters, Abbeydorney and formerly of Connolly Park, Tralee
To the family of Conrad Quinn, Galway City, Galway/Tralee, Co. Kerry/Coalisland, Tyrone
To the family of Mary Duggan (née Brennan) Oakpark and Blackrock, Tralee
To the family of Benny O’Sullivan, Tobar Naofa, Deans Lane and late of Kevin Barrys Villas and Spa Road, Tralee
To the family of Michael Lynch, Doire Loin Clogherbrien, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
