SENIOR TEAM – Division 1 Round 6 Co. League:
We played away to Kenmare today in Fr Breen Park in the 6th Round of Division 1 Co League. This was a vital game for both teams as Mitchels had 1 point after 5 games and Kenmare had no point.
The game kicked off at 2.00 p.m. And the conditions were wet and windy. Mitchels were playing against the wind in the 1st half. Kenmare were first to score with a point from play in the 3rd minute and this was followed by a converted free by Wayne Duggan in the 5th minute.
Scores were hard to come by in the poor conditions and Kenmare took the lead with a point from play in the 10th minute which was followed by a point from a free by Niall Sheehy to level matters. Kenmare scored a further 2 points from play before half time leaving the score at half time Kenmare 0-04 Mitchels 0-02.
With the wind in the 2nd half, Mitchels opened brightly with a point from play from Michael Wrenn in the 2nd minute followed by a point from a free by Wayne Duggan in the 4th minute. Kenmare forged ahead again scoring a point from a free in the 6th minute.
Mitchels responded well by scoring a further 3 points giving them a 2 point lead with time almost up. Kenmare scored a point from play in the 30th minute leaving Mitchels only a point ahead going into injury time.
With 5 minutes of injury time Kenmare pressed for the equaliser but our defence that showed great determination and discipline by not conceding any frees and scored a goal on a break away attack in the final move of the game scored by Shane O’Connor with the assistance of Alan O’Donoghue. Final score Kenmare 0-06 John Mitchels 1-07.
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.
MINORS – Revised Central District League:
John Mitchels games are as follows:
23/06/2016 – Home to St Pats
21/07/2016 – Away to Desmonds
28/07/2016 – Home to Keel/Listry
18/08/2016 – Away to Ballymac
25/08/2016 – Bye
GET WELL WISHES:
On behalf of the Officers and members of the Club we would like to wish John Dalton a speedy recovery and hope to see him back to full fitness shortly.
John is an outstanding club man and has given outstanding service both on and off the field down the years.
TESCO 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.
LIDL LADIES GAELIC CLUB PROMOTION:
Lidl ladies Gaelic club promotion is now taking place. Please support our club by nominating John Mitchels ladies each time you shop at LIDL there is €1,000 to be won.
U14 BOYS:
Our U14 team had two good wins this week as we continue our Feile preparation.
On Monday night we had a comprehensive victory over Austin Stacks B in the Central League with Conor Commane chipping in with 7 goals!
On Wednesday night we easily defeated Cordal/Scart in the Castleisland District where Denis Nolan, Jordan Mason and David O Callaghan were our stand out performers .
We play Laune Rangers B on Monday night in Killorglin at 7.00 p.m. We meet in the club at 5.30 for Bus.
FEILE:
The countdown is nearly over now and we are only days away from the big weekend.
The Feile committee is busy finalising arrangements for what is logistically a big operation with up to 30 teams playing in the complex over the 3 days.
On the field we kick off on Friday with fixtures as below.
Friday 24/6 Strand Road v John Mitchels 5pm in Strand Road
Friday 24/6 John Mitchels V St Michaels (Sligo) 6.30 in Strand Road
Saturday 25/6 John Mitchels V Gloucestershire in Ballseedy at 11am
No matter what happens in those games the team is guaranteed a quarter final in either the Cup or Plate on Saturday afternoon at either 2 or 3pm.
U14 LADIES – Co League Semi-Final:
We played Firies in the Co League Semi Final on Wednesday last. Our Co League run came to an end at home to Firies in windy conditions. We were missing a number of players on the night through holidays and despite our best efforts we went down to Firies 1-4 to 5-7. Well done to all the girls and to Firies who won the League final.
FEILE:
Feile Na nog 2016 takes place next weekend 24th, 25th and 26th June. It’s hard to believe but Feile is on our doorstep. Months of planning is now about to come to reality.
Our U14 girls play Currow at 5 pm and Glencar Leitrim @ 7.15 pm in Mitchels on Friday 24th June. We then play our host team St Brides from Louth on Sat 25th June at 10.15 a.m. in Mitchels. Our quarter final game will be in Scartaglin time depends on our league results.
The Club has a hectic weekend ahead as we are hosting Clubs and games in the FEILE. We are looking for as much help as possible from parents and supporters on the pitches, car park and shop. Further email will issue later in the week with contact details.
FEILE. – Information Meeting for both U14 Boys and Girls:
There is an important information meeting on Wednesday evening next June 22nd at 6.30p.m. in Ballyseedy for parents and players of both teams. Each player will receive their Feile gear and a full schedule of events as regards hosting Gloucestershire and St Brides Co Louth will be available to all host families on the night . Hope to see ye all there.
FEILE REFEREES:
A Briefing meeting for all Feile Referees will take place on Monday in Beaufort GAA Clubhouse and Tuesday in Austin Stack Park Tralee. Feile Officials will be present from 8.30pm but will meet any late arrivals who maybe on match duty. The meetings are for referees of both boys and girls fixtures. Full Feile details to be discussed including Rules/Programme/Fixtures/Duties. All under age referees who have attended courses are welcome if available for any part of weekend activities.
U12 BOYS:
Mitchels 2-6 St Marys 0-14. Mitchels lost by 2 points. A game which was played in horrific conditions with every one trying till the end. Could not have asked for a better effort from the Mitchels boys. We will be back!
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to the following juvenile players who won Gold Medals in the Kerry Community Games Athletics Finals recently: Darragh Cunnane (U-12 200 meters), Cathal Murphy (U-12 ball throw), Darragh Murphy (U-14 Javelin) and Connor Commane (U-14 100 meters & U-14 long jump). Well done lads.
Also congratulations to Rachel Kilgallen and Ruth Moriarty on qualifying with Kerry for the All Ireland U14 A Final v Kildare on July 2nd.
LOTTO:
14/06/2016 – Numbers drawn: 3, 10, 18, 26
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Pat Creagh c/o Paddy
€25 – Connie Donovan c/o Sportsfield Bar
€25 – Saoirse c/o Vincent
€25 – Brendan O’Regan c/o Bertie
€25 – Pat Keohane c/o Patrons
Next draw – 21/06/2016 – jackpot €1,300
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.
U6 BOYS AND GIRLS:
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MORNINGS – SUNDAY 26TH JUNE DUE TO FEILE AND SUNDAY 3RD OF JULY DUE TO THE MUNSTER FINAL.
THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION FOR U6 BOYS AND GIRLS WILL BE THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 6.30PM TO 7.30PM AND BACK TO NORMAL ON SUNDAY MORNING 10TH JULY.
U8 BOYS:
Well it was Na Gaels turn to host the U8s boys blitz this time around and great credit to them for a well organised event. Thanks to our high numbers, we were able to put in 3 teams to try and make sure everyone got as much football as possible and we are glad to report they all got stuck in and played brilliantly. Special thanks to all Moms & Dads for the all the support.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MORNINGS – SUNDAY 26TH JUNE DUE TO FEILE & SUNDAY 3RD OF JULY DUE TO THE MUNSTER FINAL. THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION FOR U8 BOYS WILL BE THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 6.30PM TO 7.30PM & BACK TO NORMAL ON SUNDAY MORNING 10TH JULY.
U-8 & U-10 LADIES:.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MORNINGS – SUNDAY 26TH JUNE DUE TO FEILE AND SUNDAY 3RD OF JULY DUE TO THE MUNSTER FINAL.
THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION FOR U8 and U10 GIRLS WILL BE THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 6.30PM TO 7.30PM AND BACK TO NORMAL ON SUNDAY MORNING 10TH JULY.
U-10 BOYS:
Training last Sunday was cancelled due to the bad weather. We would like to ask all those that wish to support our U14 team playing in the Feile next weekend. It is a huge competition for all concerned and we wish our team the best of luck.
As a team we would like to wish Sean Corkery all the best on his move to Dublin. Sean has given great service to the Mitchels club all the way up to the U10s, as a great footballer, team mate and athlete. We are sure you will make a great impact with your new club and when you are down we would love to see you at training as you are always welcome, good luck to you and your family.
No training next Sunday 26th due to Feile. We have Go Games at home on Wed 29th at 6.00 p.m. and no training on Sunday 2nd due to the Munster Final.
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 Community of Sr. M. Carmela Meade Moyderwell Convent Tralee and formerly of Knocknagree, Cork
To the family of Niall Commane, Funtain Court and formerly of Haig’s Terrace, Tralee
To the family of Mary Barry (nee Mullane) Clounalour Cottages, Boherbee, Tralee and formerly of Borehamwood, England
To the family of Michael Griffin, Knockmoyle, Tralee and formerly of Main St, Castleisland
To the family of Bridget Lane (nee Reidy), Old Marian Park and formerly of Keelslough, Gortatlea, Co Kerry
To the family of Noel Lacey, St Johns Park, Ballinorig Estate and Knockmoyle Close, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
