SENIOR TEAM – Division 1
Round 7: Home to Legion (2nd July)
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SENIOR TEAM
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)
Claire Connolly (John Mitchels club secretary), Denis Fitzgerald (Juvenile chairman), David Leahy (John Mitchels Feile coordinator), Denis Mannix (Chairman, John Mitchels), Aogán Ó’Fearghaíl (President of the GAA) and Tom Keane (Kerry Feile Chairman) during the Féile na nÓg.
FEILE 2016
The club had a very busy few days with the National Feile competition. The club had the honour of hosting the boys team from Gloucestershire and the ladies team from St Brides (Louth).
The visiting teams were absolutely fantastic over the course of the weekend and all of the players and their mentors had a great time, enjoying the hospitality that John Mitchels is renowned for.
A big thanks to all the host families who looked after the boys and girls so well, from when they arrived on Thursday night until they left on Sunday. A big thanks also to our sponsors for the weekend, Brendan Dillane (Weathermaster) and Dave Leahy (Construction) and to Tim & Ina Galvin of Gally’s Bar & Restaurant who catered (in the club) for all four teams after the parade on Saturday night.
The complex also had a very busy Feile weekend with 22 games played in our club grounds, 10 games on Friday evening, 6 games on Saturday and 6 games on Sunday.
The games on Sunday included the boys Division 3 Cup Semi Finals & Final, the boys Division 3 Shield Final and the ladies Division 5 Shields and Cup Finals. The hosting of these games was a huge undertaking, 32 teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the UK passed through the club throughout the course of the weekend and Complex Manager Humphrey and his team have to be applauded for having the pitches and the club grounds in tip top condition, all visiting clubs were in awe of our facilities.
On Sunday GAA President Aogán ÓFearghaíl paid a visit to the club and he too was very impressed with the club facilities. Well done to the club’s Feile Co-ordinator David Leahy who ensured things ran smoothly, that all football games were played on time and all results were submitted after each game.
A huge thanks also to the 68 volunteers who gave up their time over the weekend and did whatever was asked of them. All of your efforts were really appreciated.
SENIOR LADIES:
With a full fixture list upcoming after the break for exams, training has returned starting next Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. Our first game is at home to Southern Gaels next Friday July 1st.
U16 LADIES:
The Co League recommences Thursday 30th of June and we are away to Stacks. Arrangements will be made at training Tuesday at 7.00 p.m.
MINORS – Revised Central District League:
John Mitchels games are as follows:
21/07/2016 – Away to Desmonds
28/07/2016 – Home to Keel/Listry
18/08/2016 – Away to Ballymac
25/08/2016 – Bye
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 GIRLS:
John Mitchels competed and hosted feile for the first time in our history. We hosted St Brides of Louth and what a wonderful group of players,mentors
and Families they were a joy to host and we wish them well in the future.
We played our first game in Feile in Ballyseedy on Friday against Currow LFC. The wind distated this was going to a game of 2 halves and it was with Mitchels holding on against the wind with a goal from Rachel kept us in touch.The second half saw Kerry and Simi get on top at midfield.
Further goals from Rachel, Ruth and Kerry saw us win 6-7 to 2-4. Our defence held out led by Erica and Julie. Our second game on Friday was against a strong Glencar Manorhamilton Leitrim Feile Champions.
Mitchels played with the wind in the first half and scores hard to come by with everyone putting in a huge effort but we were down 4 points at half time. The second half started well but a turnover in midfield led to a Glencar goal and despite a huge effort from our girls we went down 2-7 to 1-3.
We played St Brides of Louth on Saturday morning in Ballyseedy on Saturday morning and this turned out to be a cracker with Mitchels coming out on top by 3-2 to 3-0 with goals from Rachel, Molly and a last gasp winner from Ruth and points from Rachel.
We now qualified for the quarter final where we played Con Magees from Antrim in Scartaglen. On Saturday afternoon, again the conditions were very windy and a strong Con Magees went ahead early and despite our best efforts their strength in depth we went down after a titanic effort by 4-5 to 1-5. Our girls gave everything and can be very proud as a host team to do so well.
We marched in the Feile parade on Saturday evening in Tralee followed by a wonderful BBQ back at Ballyseedy with excellent food from Gallys Restaurant.
It was a fantastic experience for our players to play in Feile which was a lifetime opportunity.
We wish to sincerely thank all the players, parents and friends especially the girls who hosted our visiting team St Brides. Great Support from all.
Our Feile Panel: Tara Field,Eliabeth O Connor, Nicole Heaphy,Eimear Murphy,Erica O Connor,Clara Callaghan, Simone Hunt, Julie Foley (Capt),Caoimhe Leahy,Kerry Oba ,Simi Ogungsbesan,Katie Ross,Rachel KIlgallen,Ruth Moriarty,Jennifer Lynch, Mikalea Marshall,Melissa DEnnehy,Aimee Somers,Sinead O Donnell,Molly Brosnan,Aimee Kerins,Ailbhne Ryle,Jessica Wharton.
LOTTO:
21/06/2016 – Numbers drawn: 1, 13, 16, 19
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Helen O’Connor c/o Catherine
€25 – M Sugrue c/o Bertie
€25 – Aoife Roche c/o Sportsfield Bar
€25 – Angela Walsh c/o Bingo
€25 – Pa Clifford c/o Bertie
Next draw – 28/06/2016 – 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:
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:
PLEASE NOTE U8 BOYS ARE TRAINING THIS THURSDAY EVENING JUNE 30TH FROM 6.30 TO 7.30 p.m. THERE IS NO TRAINING ON SUNDAY 3RD OF JULY BECAUSE OF MUNSTER FINAL. BACK TO NORMAL ON SUNDAY MORNING JULY 10TH 10.30 TO 11.45p.m.
U-8 & U-10 LADIES:
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:
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 Ted O’Riordan, Oakpark Demesne, Tralee
To the family of Kitty Sheehy (nee Clifford), Castleisland and formerly of O’Rahillys Villas, Tralee
To the family of Tom O’Shea, Skehanagh, Tralee and formerly of Gorthanedin, Kell
To the family of Joan Bowen,Kent Lodge, The Spa, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
