SENIOR TEAM:
Intermediate Championship:
We played Spa Killarney in Round 1 of the Championship last Sunday. It was a dry day and Spa played with the wind in the first half. Mitchels opened the scoring with a point from play from Sean Moloney.
Spa followed up with 4 points in succession, three from play and one from a free. James Duggan scored a point from a free followed by a point from play from Michael Deane leaving the first quarter John Mitchels 0-03 Spa 0-04.
Alan O’Donoghue scored a point from play to level matters. Spa followed up with two points, one from play and one from a free followed by a Niall Sheehy point from play which levelled matters at 6 points each.
Spa scored three points before half half leaving the half time score John Mitchels 0-05 Spa 0-09.
Spa started well in the 2nd half scoring three points in succession. Mitchels then rallied scoring a point from a James Duggan, followed by a goal from Niall Sheehy and a point from from Sean Moloney leaving the third quarter John Mitchels 1-07 Spa 0-12.
Niall Sheehy narrowed the difference to 1 point from play. Spa followed up with two points, one from play and one point from a free.
With two minutes remaining, Shane O’Connor broke through the Spa defence scoring a well taken goal and levelled matters John Mitchels 2-08 Spa 0-14.
The game looked as if it was heading to extra time when Spa scored a point from play in injury time and won the match with the minimum of margins. Final score John Mitchels 2-08 Spa 0-15.
Co. League
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)
SENIOR LADIES:
Training continues on Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m.
C TEAM:
Attention all former footballers!
Time to get off the couch and get back on the pitch! Very light training commences Thursday next at 6.15pm in Ballyseedy. Fixtures details to follow in a few weeks. All welcome.
MINORS:
Semi -Final minor county league John Mitchels 3-06 Churchill 3-09
Unfortunately we came out the wrong side of a tight physical battle last Friday evening with Churchill. Playing with the strong wind in the 1st half it took us a while to settle and Churchill kicked the opening scores.
We eventually settled and got right in the game with scores from Michael Kelleher and Gary Howard which left the half time score 2-04 each at half time.
From the throw in in the 2nd half we got a penalty from a fantastic drive from Jack Myres straight down the middle. Conor Hurley converted the penalty with confidence.
Having got the great start at the second half we conceded a sloppy goal not long after this which set up the remaining 20 mIns into a bruising physical battle.
Scores were hard to find for both teams with Churchill getting the extra few points to win the game. Every Mitchels player should be proud of their performance.
Hopefully we will have another chance to pick up some silverware next week when we are due to play Ardfert in the Brendans Final. Time and venue to be announced.
U16 DIVISION 2 FIXTURES, ROUNDS 3:
Round 3 Listowel Emmets v John MitchelsThursday April 28th, 7pm
U14 BOYS:
Remaining fixtures
20/4 Knock/Brosna (away )7pm
27/5 Currow (home) 7pm
U14 LADIES:
They say “goals win games” and our Co League Round 3 game away to Finuge had them in abundance. Mitchels played with the wind in the first half and 2 goals from Ruth Katie and Rachel plus points from Kerry left us up at half time 4-4 to 4-2.
A very good second half by Finuge put them ahead and injury to Simi left us chasing the game. Julie worked tirelessly at midfield and Rachel and Ruth struck again to finish off our scoring leaving us 6-5 to 6-10.
Well done to all the girls who kept trying up to the final whistle.
Get well wishes to Erica for a fast recovery.
We play Beale/Ballyduff in a back game so plenty to play for. Training and match teamers will be sent out.
U-14 FEILE:
We will be based at Ballyseedy for our opening games.
More to follow on Feile in the coming games as our Feile committee are progressing with arrangements.
The official launch of Feile 2016 will take place in Brosna GAA Club on May 9th.
U12 BOYS:
Round 4: Home to Beale, 24th April
Round 5: Away to Asdee/Ballylongford, 1st May
Round 2: Away to Gneeveguilla, to be re-fixed
U12 GIRLS Co League:
Our U12 girls put in a great performance last Tuesday evening April 12th against Na Gaeil winning on a score line of 1-6 to 1-2. Scorers for Mitchels were Mollie Duggan 1-3, Linda o Conner 0-02, Emir Dowd 0-01. Everyone played outstanding throughout the game.
U12 Ladies Co League Preliminary Rounds:
Round 1 John Mitchels v Castlegregory April 15th @ 7.00 p.m.
Round 2 Na Gaeil v John Mitchels Tuesday April 12th
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
LOTTO:
12/04/2016 – Numbers drawn: 5, 16, 18, 22
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Grainne Costello c/o Catherine
€25 – Sean O’Donnell c/o Patrons
€25 – Tom Saladds c/o Bertie
€25 – Jimmy Moriarty c/o Vincent
€25 – Danny O Shea c/o Paddy
Next draw – 19/04/2016 – Jackpot €1,100
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 next in John Mitchels Centre of Excellence, Camp, Ballyseedy.
U-6:
Training will take place on Sunday next from 11.00 a.m.to 12.00 noon. If weather permits, training will take place outdoors.
U-8 BOYS
John Mitchels U8 boys had their first outdoor training session last Sunday thanks to the good weather. Great to see all the kids so full of energy as they practiced hand passing & kicking skills. Hopefully next week, weather permitting we’ll be outdoors as well Sunday 10.00am to 11.00am until then keep practicing.
U-8 & U-10 LADIES:
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m.
U-10 BOYS:
We had a great training session last Sunday and it was well attended by the players. Daragh, Sam, Sean and Andrew put in a great effort in the training and it showed in the game at the end. Ted, Robert, Conor, Mark and Joseph worked well and really improved their catching and passing. The rest of the team trained very well and the skill levels of all the players is improving all the time, Well done to all.
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
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 Nora Keogan (nee O’Riordan), Listowel Road, Tralee
To the family of Mary Cournane, St Brendan’s Park, Tralee
To the family of James (Jim) O’Brien, The Cottages, Blennerville, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
