John Mitchels GAA Club News

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MitchelsTESCO COMMUNITY FUND DRIVE:
Tesco has nominated John Mitchels Club U6s and U8s as one of the community groups who they will be supporting over the next number of weeks in their shop in the Square, Tralee. You too can show your support by shopping in Tesco and placing your token that you receive to the nominated container for John Mitchels in the store.

SENIOR TEAM – Co. League:
Round 5: Glenbeigh/Glencar
We were defeated by Glenbeigh/Glencar in Round 5 of the Co League. Having been 2 points ahead in the first half, Glenbeigh totally dominated the second half and won on a final score Glenbeigh 1-17 John Mitchels 0-07

Round 6: Away to Kenmare (19th June)
Round 7: Home to Legion (2nd July)
Round 8: Away to Kilcummin (17th 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:
Senior training has now been changed to Thursday evenings at 7.00 p.m.

U16 LADIES:
Training for U16 ladies will cease until after the Junior Certificate.
Best of luck to all doing exams.

C TEAM:
Very light training continues on Thursday evening at 7pm in Ballyseedy. Fixtures details to follow in a few weeks. All welcome.

U14 BOYS:
Central League
This competition begins next week with fixtures as follows
June 13th John Mitchels v Austin Stacks B 7.00 p.m.
June 20th Laune Rangers B v Mitchels 7.00 p.m.
July 4th John Mitchels v Ballymac B 7.00 p.m.
July 7th St Pats v John Mitchels 7.00 p.m.
July 11th John Mitchels v Milltown 7.00 p.m.

The Castleisland Distict competition also starts soon with confirmed fixtures to follow.

We have also received our group fixtures for Feile and they are as follows:
Friday 24/6 Strand Road v John Mitchels 5.00 p.m. in Strand Road
Friday 24/6 John Mitchels v St Michaels (Sligo) 6.30p.m. in Strand Road
Saturday 25/6 John Mitchels v Gloucestershire in Ballseedy at 11 a.m.

U14 LADIES:
Semi final of County League Division 3 v. Firies is on Weds 15th June at 7.00 p.m. in Ballyseedy.

FEILE:
Feile 2016 only 2 weeks to go. Mitchels play Currow at 5 pm on June 24th and then we play Leitrim at 7.15 pm both games in Mitchels . We play our host club St Brides of Louth in Mitchels at 10.15am on Sat 25th. We will be in Scartaglin for quarter finals – times depending on our results.
All fundraising cards are now overdue and should be returned to reception in Ballydeedy asap.

CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Rachel and Ruth who won Munster U14A medals with Kerry – a great achievement

FUNDRAISER:
Please donate any unwanted Clothes and Textiles (clean re-wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted) as well as Mobile Phones and Laptops (please keep these items in a separate bag). Where possible please donate at least 3+ bags – this really does raise much needed funds for our Club. Please drop items to the the Complex.

MEMBERSHIP:
Membership of John Mitchels for 2016 will close on June 30th.
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
George Lowe, Club Registrar can be contacted on 087 2743161 or at lowegeorge43@yahoo.com

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.

U8 BOYS:
Well despite the bad weather on Sunday last we still had over 20 U8 boys raring to go. Big thanks to Pa Kerins who helped with the coaching on the day. Great to see everyone getting stuck in to the different drills and games despite the rain. Training continues every Sunday 10.30 to 11.45 until then keep practicing !I

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 time at the go games in Na Gael last Wednesday evening. The lads all put in a great effort and we had some great results with great scores and equally some great tackling. On Sunday we trained at our own pitch and even though it was a bit wet everyone put in a good solid session. Next Sunday we have a game against Cromane in our own pitch so could all players be on time (10.30) and make sure to bring your gum shields.
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 Michael Moriarty, caherina Cottages, Strand St, Tralee
To the family of Ned O’Brien, St Anne’s Bungalows, Tralee and formerly of Pallaskenry, Limerick
To the family of Frank O’Brien, Ahane, Ballymacelligott and formerly of Doon, Listellick, Tralee
To the family of Maurice Bowler, Reycastle, Kells
May they Rest in Peace

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