Fundraising Night at the Dogs – Saturday September 5th
Tickets cost €10 (children under 14 go FREE) and are available for purchase now from the John Mitchels GAA Club and other nominated ticket sellers and outlets. Full details will be available on the clubs facebook page and website. Call the club on 066 7197070
Subject: Coiste Trà Lì Junior League – Round 5
Ballymac v John Mitchels (Away) Monday 31/8/15 at 7.30 pm
ALL SUPPORT GREATLY 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 1-12 John Mitchels 2-10
Round 9 – John Mitchels 3-08 Gneeveguilla 0-08
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship:
Mitchels v Spa Killarney
MATCH TO BE PLAYED WEEKEND OF 26/27th SEPTEMBER
TIME AND 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.
U 15 Championship
We are waiting for the fixtures for U15s
U 14 Ladies:
After a long lay off the U14 Ladies finally got back into action last week
with 2 North Kerry Games.
On Tuesday 25th we made the journey to Duagh with a panel of 19 players and
from the start
we got into gear and quickly established a 3 goal lead with goals from
Ava, Rachel K and Oonagh.
Mitchels continued to push forward and kept Duagh to the minimum of Scores
Further goals from Simi, Julie, Ava and Rachel sealed the win.
Our second game of the week was away to great rivals Listowel Emmets on
Sunday 30th August
Once again we travelled with a great panel of 22 players and on a beautiful
Sunday Mitchels Girls struck fast
With Ava Rachel,Ruth getting on the scoresheet early.Our Goalie Kerry,Emma
Clara .Lisa and Oonagh
were giving nothing away at the back with Simi and Julie and Grace working
hard at midfield. Mitchels direct football up the field kept us on top to the half time break.
A well earned rest and some changes saw Mitchels regain there superiority
and Nicole, Caoimhe, Rachel Hannafin continued to keep
out Listowel who were pressing for scores but in vain. Final Score Mitchels
9-9 Listowel 5-6. Very good Team Performance and next up are Ballyduff at
home.
Training continues on Tuesday 6-7 pm.
Panel for both matches: Kerry Oba, Nicole
Heaphey, Emma Carmody, Rachel Hannafin, Lisa Costello,
Clara Callaghan
Oonagh Mc Grath, Julie Foley, Simi Ogungsbesan, Rachel Kilgallen, Grace
Myers, Ruth Moriarty, Caoimhe Leahy, Ava Buckley O’Connell,
Melissa Dennehy, Ailbhne Ryle, Jennifer Lynch, Mikaela Marshall, Eimear
Murphy, Elizabeth O Connor, Simone Hunt, Kate Laucher.
Girls U12:
Training continues on Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 7pm at Camp Ballyseedy.
Under 16 Boys:
Our next round game will be in a few weeks – away to Kilgarvan/Tuosist.
Training plan will be published next week.
Under 14 Boys:
Training continues on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.
U-12 BOYS:
We Have two competitions still to play the the Castleisland District and Central League. Team 1 had 3 games cancelled in the past 2 weeks so hopefully in the next report we will have a team report on their next game. In the past week team 2 had two games. First we took on our neighbours Austin Stacks away and Mitchels came out on top with a very convincing win. Best on the night were Jessie Duggan and Goalkeeper Dean Farrell. In Team 2 the second game which was on home ground against Knock/Brosna on winning on a scoreline of 9pts to 6pts. Best for the home side were Declan Mangan and Jessie Duggan.
U 10 Boys
Training continues next Sunday at 10.30 a.m.
U8 Girls:
We had a game against Kerins O Rahillys last Sunday. This was a great game with great skill shown by the girls. Girls who worked hard and played exceptional were Lisa, Valerie, and Roisin.
Training continues next Sunday at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome, bring a friend from school as we learn the rules of Ladies Gaelic football.
Don’t forget to bring a bag of unwanted clothes to the club house.
U6s:
We had a great morning of football with over 30 children in attendance. Loads of fun was had by all. Notable mentions were:
Ella McCannon, Ewan Morris, Ruairi Bowler, Riobaird Foley, Aoibhean Lawless,
Jack Daly, James Moriarty, Luke Roche, Luke Hanafin,
Match V Cordal next Sunday.
New members always very welcome
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:
25/08/2015 – Numbers drawn: 3, 14, 21, 22
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Eileen Sugrue c/o Brendan
€25 – Brian Donovan c/o Rossa
€25 – Ena Galvin c/o Paddy
€25 – Joan O’Keeffe c/o Bingo
€25 – Mary Ellen Donovan c/o Rossa
Next draw – 01/09/2015 – jackpot €1,500
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18/08/2015 – Numbers drawn: 1, 8, 23, 27
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Fergus McCarthy c/o Patrons
€25 – T Kelliher c/o Mickey
€25 – Jimmy Moriarty c/o Patrons
€25 – John Bowler c/o Bertie
€25 – Carole Regan c/o Clive
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 – ONLY NINE DAYS LEFT:
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
Fergus O Connor
Player Profile: Fergus O Connor
Senior John Mitchel’s Player From/To: 1994 – 2011
Player Position: Mid-Field, Full Back, Centre Half Back
Honours Won: Kerry All Ireland Minor Title 1994
(Q): What is your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “I played through all the age groups up to senior level. I went on to play senior football for many years with the club. This to me is a great accomplishment as I am sure it is for every player”.
(Q): Which Player(s) would you have looked up to in the club?
(A): “As a juvenile player I would have looked up to players like Fergal O’Brien and Mick O’Connor they set the standard. They were always there for the younger players and gave encouragement. In the senior ranks John Higgins was a player I admired. John was a great club player, always gave one hundred percent and played for Kerry winning three All Ireland Titles”.
(Q): Tell me what is satisfying about Gaelic football to you?
(A): “I would have to say the most satisfying thing for me is the friendships you make. Many of the players I played with at juvenile level are still great friends.
I have always enjoyed playing and coaching Gaelic football”.
(Q): If you could change a rule in Gaelic Football what would that be?
(A): “I would remove the Black Card rule from the game. It is too lenient as teams are allowed to replace a player that receives this card. I would reintroduce the sin bin 10 minute rule. This would cut out a lot of the persistent fouling in the game. I would also introduce the clock system that is in operation in Ladies Football. Players should know exactly how much time remains at the end of a game”.
(Q): What was your biggest disappointment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “My biggest disappointment was losing our Senior status. Having said that we struggled for many seasons in the Senior Championship. I suppose with the benefit of hindsight it might have been a better idea to opt out of senior championship sooner. I think the club would have benefitted from this as the team would have had a more realistic chance of winning honours”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played soccer at youth level with Tralee United. Some of my Mitchel’s team mates also played with this team. Gaelic football was always my number one sport. At the moment I like to do some running and swimming just to keep fit”.
(Q): Tell me about your role as John Mitchel’s Minor team selector?
(A): “I enjoy my role as a selector with the team. The players are a great bunch of lads and show a lot of commitment in both training and games. As a former senior player I like to give something back to the club by helping to coach young players. Hopefully we will see them go on to play at senior level”.
(Q): What would you consider was one of your best games as a player and why?
(A): “For me it was a senior championship match played in the Austin Stack Park against Kerins O’Rahilly’s. The game ended in a draw but I was happy with my performance in the match.
(Q): What advice would you give to encourage more people to get involved with John Mitchel’s Club?
(A): “I would invite anyone that has any interest and at any level to get involved with the club. I get great enjoyment from training young players and seeing them progress. Anyone that feels they have a contribution to make should get involved. Your club is like your extended family. When I suffered from cancer two years ago the club rallied around me and gave me fantastic support throughout my ordeal”.
(Q): Tell me about your All Ireland Minor title win in 1994 with Kerry?
(A): “We played Galway in the final and won by six points. The entire year with the minor team was a great experience. Some of my teammates went on to play senior football with Kerry. I played in the left half back position and scored a point. Looking back in was great to have won an All-Ireland minor title with Kerry.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A): “It was a brave and correct decision to move the club grounds to Camp Ballyseedy.
The facilities here are fantastic but facilities alone won’t make Mitchel’s a senior club again. The work has to be continuous and we need more people to get involved. As a club we can’t rest on our laurels. We must keep pushing forward to achieve our future goals”.
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SYMPATHY:
To the family of Michael Keane, Rathanny Cross, Tralee and formerly of Ballygrennan, Listowel
To the family of John Lynch, Barrakilla House, Barrakilla, Tralee and formerly of Pallas, Listowel
To the family of Nigel Kenny, Quarryvale, Mounthawk, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
