St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
Parents and children wishing to take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Tralee are asked that they congregate at Chamfers Club House on the John Joe Sheehy Road on Thursday March 17th at 11.30 a.m.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Humphrey and his team on hosting the O’Connor, Giles and Lynch Cups in the Complex over the last few days.
The pitch was in excellent conditions and the Complex looked magnificent last night on TG4 and what an advertisement for our Club especially now that we are displaying our new club signage.
Well done Humphrey and to your team for all your hard work.
JUVENILE REGISTRATION:
Parents who wish to register their children can still do so by dropping in their forms to Reception at the Ballyseedy complex or giving them to any Officier of the club. It is essential that all Juveniles are registered for Health & Safety and Insurance purposes. Closing date for registration is March 31st.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership of John Mitchels for 2016 is now due.
2016 Membership fees are as follows:
Patron membership €150 ( this includes adult membership, entry to the weekly lotto and free admission to all County League games which can be paid by direct debit),
Adult membership €40,
Students/O.A.P €20,
Juvenile boys and girls €20.
Club Registrar George Lowe will be available to collect membership between
7.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
Ballyseedy Complex
Alternatively George can be contacted on 087 2743161 or at lowegeorge43@yahoo.com
SENIOR TEAM:
Fixtures for the coming year are as follows:
Div 1 County League Fixtures 2016:
Round 1: Home to Templenoe (20th March)
ALL SUPPORT APPRECIATED
Round 2: Away to Milltown/Castlemaine (3rd April) @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 3: Away to Dr Crokes (10th April)
Round 4: Home to Castleisland Desmond’s (5th June)
Round 6: Away to Glenbeigh/Glencar (12th June)
Round 7: Away to Kenmare (19th June)
Round 8: Home to Legion (2nd July)
Round 9: Home to Austin Stacks (24th July)
Round 10: Home to Dingle (14th August)
Round 11: Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s (4th or 25th Sept)
Intermediate Championship:
Home to Spa (17th April)
St Brendan’s League
John Mitchels 3-10 v Na Gaeil 2-13
John Mitchels 0-10 v Ardfert 1-10
John Mitchels 3-13 v St Pats 1-12
Coiste Tra Li league
John Mitchels 1-10 v Austin Stacks 0-16
John Mitchels 3-09 v Ballymac 0-08 (double up)
John Mitchels 0-11 v Kerins O’Rahillys 0-07
SENIOR LADIES:
Training continues on Tuesday from 6 – 7 (indoors) and on Sunday morning from 10.00 to 11.00a.m.
MINORS – CO LEAGUE:
We got our Co League campaign off to a good start on Saturday last March 5th with a win at home to Castleisland Desmonds on a score of 2-8 to 0-7. We played with a very strong wind in the opening half but it took us a while to settle and after 20 minutes we were only leading by 2 points to 1.
However it was in the final 10 minutes of this half that we played our best football and a goal from Mikey Walsh was quickly followed by another from Pat Kearney. A fine individual point from Jack Myers saw us leading by 2-3 to 0-2 at half time.
We managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over in the 2nd half with good points from Conor Hurley, Mikey Walsh, Darcy O’Sullivan and Michael Kelliher. Desmonds dominated the final 10 minutes of the game and had several goal chances including a penalty but our goalkeeper Dylan O Shea produced a string of fantastic saves in a Man of the Match display.
Team:
Dylan O’Shea, Eoin Barden, Darren Daly, Aaron Pitman, Mark Ryle, Pat Kearney, Ryan Ward, Conor Hurley , Jack Myers, Ger Tobin, Mikey Walsh, Darcy O’ Sullivan, Joe Griffin , Michael Kelliher, Owen Breen, Darrion Hurley
John Mitchels 1-08 Tarbert/Moyvane 4-10
We suffered our first defeat of the season against a more physically stronger Tarbert/Moyvane selection last Saturday away in Moyvane. We started brightly but failed to convert any potential scores. Moyvane/Tarbert dominated for the next 10 minutes and converted 1-03 without reply.
We fought hard and came back into the game with 4 unanswered scores from Michael Kelleher and Eoin Breen. Tarbert/Moyvane performed better for the remainder of the half leaving the half time score Moyvane/Tarbert 2-07 John Mitchels 0-05.
There was definitely more purpose to the Mitchels performance at the start of the second half courageously led by Pat Kearney, Darran Daly and Ryan Ward. The whole Mitchels team in general played with great heart and never gave up which is a good sign for future games. Mikey Kelleher, Gary Howard and Mikey Walsh added points with Eoin Breen scoring the goal. Moyvane/Tarbert scored two late goals to flatter the scoreline somewhat.
It was a tough physical game for the Mitchels team but lessons were learned and hopefully we will learn and grow as a team. Special thanks to all our supporters who travelled to the game.
Town League:
Round 1 John Mitchels 8-8 v Churchill 1-7
Round 2 John Mitchels 1-13 v Ardfert 1-13
Round 3 John Mitchels 2-13 v St Pat’s 1-6
U16 DIVISION 2 FIXTURES, ROUNDS 1,2 AND 3
Round 1, Thursday April 7th, 7pm
John Mitchels v Beaufort
Round 2, Thursday April 14th, 7pm
John Mitchels v Legion
Round 3 Thursday April 28th, 7pm
Listowel Emmets v John Mitchels
U14 LADIES FIXTURES:
The first and second rounds of fixtures are as follows:
Div 3B Rd 1 March 20th
John Mitchels BYE
Div 3B Rd 2 March 27th
John Mitchels v Firies
U14 BOYS:
We are back training now a couple of weeks and had a very good work out in our first challenge game last weekend with a good win over St Senans. It was great to see the first year players play their part with Conor Commane, Marytin Laucher and Dara Caplis particularly impressive .
We are training Wednesday and Friday nights for now and while the turnout had been excellent we are still missing some important panel members and they are encouraged to come along. This is a huge year for our under 14’s as we are hosting Feile for the first time in Kerry since 1994.
Our first competitive game of the season takes place on Monday evening March 14th at home to Na Gael at 7pm.
County League fixtures are as below
Wednesday 30/3 Gneeveguilla (Away)6.30pm
Wednesday 6/4 Listowel (home) 7pm
Wednesday 13/4 keel/Listry(away)7pm
Wednesday 20/4 Knock/Brosna(away)7pm
Wednesday 274 Currow (home) 7pm
U12 North Kerry Ladies Divison 2 B
Our U12 girls played at home today in the North Kerry League beating Castlegregory by a score line of 5-06 to 2-03. Scorers for Mitchels were Mollie Duggan scoring 3-02 and Ciara Poultney scoring 2-0 and Linda O’Connor scoring 0-04. Great team performance by all the team.
John Mitchels v Moyvane Saturday March 19th @ 5:00 p.m. In John Mitchels
Cross over semi final in Cup and Shield Competitions between 2A and 2B
U12 Ladies Co League Preliminary Rounds:
GROUP A Round 1 April 15th @ 7.00 p.m.
John Mitchels v Castlegregory
GROUP A – Round 2 Tuesday April 12th
Na Gaeil v John Mitchels
REFEREES COURSE:
Please note that a Referee’s course for new referees will be held in Tralee on March 23rd, 29th and 31st. Times and venue to be confirmed.
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.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE:
Juvenile training for 2016 continues on Sunday, 20th March in John Mitchels Centre of Excellence, Camp, Ballyseedy. Juvenile registration forms are available from the club reception. Membership fees for boys and girls for 2016 remains at €20.
U-6 Boys and Girls
Indoor training from 11.00 to 12.00 in our sports hall. (boys and girls born in 2010, 2011 & 2012).
U-8 Boys
Indoor training for this age group takes place from 10.00 am to 11.00 a.m. (boys born in 2008 & 2009).
U-10 Boys
Training for this age group takes place from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. (boys born in 2006 & 2007). Please bring football boots, gum shields and runners and if the weather permits training will take place on the Astro turf pitch.
U-8 & U-10 Girls
Training for this age group from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. in the club sports hall.
LOTTO:
08/03/2016 – Numbers drawn: 3, 10, 12, 15
One winner – €2,100 – Ted Fitzgerald (Snr) c/o Paddy
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Kitty Galvin c/o Paddy
€25 – P J Higgins c/o Donal
€25 – Stephen Brosnan c/o Patrons
€25 – Norma Purtill c/o Patrons
€25 – Joan O’Keeffe c/o Bingo
Next draw – 15/03/2016 – Jackpot €1,000
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.
SYMPATHY:
To the family of Catherine Foley, Carraig Li, Tralee and formerly of Barnfield, Currow
To the family of Brid Marken (nee O’Shea), Walkinstown, Dublin and formerly of Curraheen, Tralee
To the family of James Christopher (Chris) Curran, Leith East, Tralee and formerly of Oakpark Rd, Tralee
To the family of Anne Breda Smith, Tralee
To the family of Denis Enright, Curraheen, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace