Golf Classic – From all in John Mitchels would like to say a massive thank you to all of those who made our Annual Golf Classic held in Beaufort on August 23rd such a success.
To those who sponsored teams and tee boxes and those who contributed to the day in terms of product and refreshments the day could not have happened without your fantastic sponsorship.
To Tom, Bubbles and Thandi for all of their help with signs, refreshments and administration. Thanks to Sean from our senior team who volunteered on the day. To the team at Beaufort Golf Club for your professionalism and hospitality.
Finally a word of thanks to the committee who championed this fundraiser – Fergus Foley, Anthony McElligott, Pat Kearney, Eoin Kelleher, Rory Kilgallen and Brid McElligott. We all appreciate the time and effort that goes into organising this event which raises funds to support our football at the club. Thanks to each of you.
Senior Ladies – Bons Secours County Championship Round 1.
Killarney Legion 0-16 John Mitchels 2-08.
For the third time in the last month these 2 sides met, this time in the opening Round of the Bons Secours County Championship, on this occasion in Killarney Legion and it was the home side that came out on top of yet another epic encounter by 2 points.
The home side opened the brighter and were 2 points in front by the fifth minute thanks to scores from Lauren Carey and a free from Kate MC Carthy. John Mitchels with Sarah Kilgallen and Simi Ogungsbesan getting on top in midfield reduced the leeway with a point from a free from Niamh Myers following a foul on Grace Hamilton.
Then a wonderful free flowing move involving Anna Murphy Stack, Diana O’ Keeffe, Ashleigh Murphy and Shannon Martin ended with Aoife O’Brien playing in Ava Buckley O’Connell for John Mitchels opening goal in the tenth minute to put the visitors 2 points in front.
From the kick out, Tara Fitzgerald released Erica O’ Connor who found her sister Lynda with a deft pass and Lynda played in Rachel Kilgallen who was fouled in the square and from the resultant penalty, Niamh Myers gave Killarney Legion goalkeeper, Amy Walshe no chance as she blasted the ball to the net to increase John Mitchels lead to 5 points.
This score seemed to spark the home team into life and 3 pointed frees from Kate Mc Carthy and a point from play from Orianne Mc Gillycuddy had reduced the lead to a single point approaching the half time whistle and on the stroke of half time another Kate Mc Carthy free had the sides level at half time, 0-07 to 2-01.
After the half time interval, John Mitchels seemed to reorganise themselves and 2 pointed frees from Niamh Myers and a point from play from Ava Buckley O’Connell pushed them 3 points up by the fifth minute.
Orianne Mc Gillycuddy responded with a point from play for Killarney Legion to cut the deficit to 2 points but then John Mitchels took complete control and 3 points from frees from Niamh Myers increased the visitors lead to 5 midway through the second half.
Killarney Legion then introduced Ciara Randles, Lauren Horgan and Aisling Cahill and this seemed to turn the tide that was beginning to flow against them.
Firstly Orianne Mc Gillycuddy scored her third point of the night, then Ciara Randles scored 2 pointed frees and this was followed by points from Lauren Carey and a free from Kate Mc Carthy had the sides level with 8 minutes remaining.
Ciara added 2 points one from a free and one from play to push Killarney Legion 2 points in front before John Mitchels goalkeeper, Kayleigh Collins produced a wonderful save to keep the visitors hopes alive.
John Mitchels introduced Clara Dowd but it was the home side that increased the lead to 3 through a pointed free from Kate Mc Carthy.
John Mitchels poured forward in an effort to score the equalising goal but some solid defence and heroic goalkeeping denied them and, in the end, they could only conjure up a late pointed free from Niamh Myers before the referee blew the full-time whistle to leave the final score Killarney Legion 0-16 John Mitchels 2-08.
Following the side’s 3 meetings there is only an aggregate of 2 points between the teams which over 3 hours of football is practically nothing.
Again we had in excess of 20 players in attendance for the fixture, we are welcoming back a number of players to the squad and we are starting to build up a nice support base which is very encouraging for everyone involved.
While we may have lost our opening game in the group, we are determined to put that right in our remaining fixtures in an attempt to prolong our season. We play Kilcummin at home Monday at 7.15pm.
Minor Team – We play North Kerry in Moyvane in the quarter final of the County Championship on Monday evening at 7pm. Well done to the team and management on qualifying for this stage of the competition.
All support would be much appreciated. A special work of congratulations to Gearoid White on being selected for the 2024 Electric Ireland Minor Team of the Year. We couldn’t be prouder Gearoid of your achievement.
Academy – Training continued at the Academy this Sunday with great numbers in attendance. Keep up the training during the week boys and girls and see you all next Sunday. Good luck on your return to school from all of us at the club.
Under 9 Boys – John Mitchels U9 Boys had a break from games on Sunday morning last which gave us the perfect opportunity to get in a good training session. Our session started with some cardio & sprints & quickly followed by Ball Familiarisation & Skills practice. Well done to all involved for putting in a fantastic effort!! Training continues for John Mitchels U9 Boys this Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 6.30pm All Newcomers Welcome.
Under 8s and 10s Girls – Great training and effort being put in by this group. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing you all next Sunday.
Under 12 Girls – Training continues this week with details to be issued by Club Coaches.
Under 14 Girls – Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm as we prepare for the North Kerry League which was due to start this week, but was postponed due to the passing of Nora Fealys mother. On behalf of all of us in John Micthels we pass our condolences to Nora and family.
Under 16 Girls – Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. We have qualified for the county Under 16 League semi-final and our work over the next number of training sessions is to focus on full preparation for this game.
Under 11 Boys – There was no game for this group this week so we trained as normal on Sunday. Attendance was very good and the boys worked well through the various drills that the coaches gave them.
A friendly game against Ballymac has been arranged for next Sunday in place of training. Until then please keep practicing. Any new or returning players are always welcome.
Under 13 Boys – We lost by 3 points to local rivals Austin Stacks in a wet Ballyseedy on Thursday evening. Despite this result, the Gold Team are still through to a semi-final in the Central League.
Fixture details to follow. \Our Green Team plays Thursday v Austin Stacks in Mitchels at 7pm. This is the last round of the Central League. All support would be appreciated.
Mothers & Others Notes – Training session at 7:30 pm on Wednesday. We aim to create a fun, non-competitive space for women to play Ladies Gaelic Football and build connections within the community.
If you’re looking for a way to get fit, make new friends, and have a laugh, come along! No experience necessary. Contact Aisling on 087 2428358 for information.
Under 15 Boys – Plans for the week ahead will be issued by management.
Bingo – Continues Wednesday and Friday at 8.30PM at the John Joe Sheehy Road. Over 18s only. ID must be provided on request.
Lotto – John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 18th August 2024.
This week’s Lotto numbers are 15, 18, 21 and 24. The numbers today were drawn by Clubforce. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €4,050.00. Congratulations to our three lucky dip winners this week:
€25.00: Johnathan Foley
€25.00: Kevin Quirke
€25.00: Rhys Harrington
Next week’s Jackpot is €4,100.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 25th August 2024 at 11am. Ticket sales close at 9am sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3LlAIYu
We thank you for all your support.
Sympathies: On behalf of all of us in the club we express our sincerest sympathies to those who have experienced bereavement. We remember especially the families of Jim O’Sullivan, Marian Park, Tralee and the family of Chris Dennehy, Hawley Park.
The O’Sullivan and Dennehy families have strong connections with John Mitchels through playing football and volunteerism. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this difficult time. We also remember the families of Olive McCarthy, James Ross and Michael McCarthy. May their gentle souls rest in peace.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….