SENIOR TEAM
John Mitchels played Round 9 of the Co League against Austin Stacks last Sunday evening at home. The throw in was at 2.00 p.m. and Stacks played with a strong wind in the first half.
Stacks were first to get on the score board with a point from play from David Mannix. Mitchels followed up with a 45 from Niall Sheehy and a converted free from Alan O’Donoghue.
Sean Moloney of John Mitchels looks for a colleague. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Stacks replied with 2 points from David Mannix one from a free and one from play. Alan O’Donoghue scored a further 2 points one from play and one from a free. Stacks hit a purple patch with Shane O’Callaghan scoring 1-01 from play followed by a 45 from Wayne Guthrie leaving the half time score Stacks 1-05, Mitchels 0-04.
Stacks were first off the mark with a point from play in the 2nd half from David Mannix giving Stacks a 5 point lead. Mitchels reduced the margin by 2 points with scores from Alan O’Donoghue and Wayne Duggan.
Jack Morgan put Stacks ahead again by a 4 point lead with a point from play. Mitchels dug deep scoring 4 points in a row with two points each from Shane O’Connor and Alan O’Donoghue. This levelled the game with both sides giving their all.
Stacks forged ahead again with points from play from Conor Jordan and Jack O’Shea. Mitchels replied with a point from play leaving a minimum between the teams.
The final whistle blew on the kick out leaving the final score Stacks 1-09, Mitchels 0-11. Mitchels went in as under dogs to this match and could easily have got a draw out of the game due to the outstanding performance they gave against a more fancied team.
Round 10: Home to Dingle (14th August)
Round 11: Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s (4th or
SUMMER CAMP
Denis Fitzgerald Juvenile Chairman would like to thank all the children who attended and to the volunteers for working so hard in order to make the Summer Camp an outstanding success. The future of our Club looks bright when you see so many of our juveniles attending our Summer Camp.
JUVENILE BLITZ:
On Saturday last 23th of July, for the 16th consecutive year we held our annual juvenile football tournament for the U-8 & U-10 age groups. Once again this football blitz was an outstanding success with 24 teams enjoying a great day of football.
We had 12 teams at both u-8 and u-10 age groups, these teams were John Mitchels, Austin Stacks, Na Gaeil, Castleisland Desmonds, Churchill, Ballymacelligott, Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Ardfert, Milltown/Castlemaine, Keel, St. Pats and Beale. In all over 500 players enjoyed a fantastic day of football and with over sixty games of football played we had many stars of the future on show.
One of the two Mitchels u10 teams.
The U8 blitz was non-competitive with all teams playing five games.
The U10 blitz was run on a league basis, we had two groups of 6 teams, with the winners of each group playing in the final, Austin Stacks and Churchill contested a riveting final with the team from the Rock taking the honours at the final whistle.
Thanks to all the teams and team mentors who took part on the day. Thanks also to all the referees who volunteered on the day and made sure that once again this tournament was an outstanding success.
The other Mitchels under 10s.
On a club level a huge thank you to chief organiser Kevin McMahon and his team of volunteers, to Centre Manager Humphrey and to Noel, James, Dave, Paul and Paudie who worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of the blitz and who ensured all six pitches were lined on the day.
Thanks also to the car park attendants and to the Sunday morning ladies committee who helped to run the club shop on the day. A final thanks to the club members who volunteered on the day and helped to ensure this blitz was once again an outstanding success. Well done to all involved.
John Mitchels Under 8s at the blitz.
SENIOR LADIES:
Training continues Tuesday at 7.00 p.m.
JUNIORS:
John Mitchels fixtures are as follows:
25/07 – Away to St Pats
18/08 – Home to Ballymac
MINOR TEAM:
Central District League Fixtures:
28/07 – Home to Keel/Listry
18/18 – Away to Ballymac
Best of luck to the Mitchels players who line out with the St Brendans Board team in the upcoming County Championship.
U-16 LADIES:
Training continues next Tuesday at 7 p.m.
U14 LADIES:
We are on a break at present and Training will resume August 9th as we prepare for North Kerry League Div 2 where we play Na Gael at home on Aug 20th
Away v Castlegregory 27th August
Bye Sept 3rd
Home v Beale Ballyduff Sept 10th
Away v Currow Sept 17th
Draw for Town Championship coming up soon.
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.
LOTTO:
19/07/2016 – Numbers drawn: 11, 15, 21, 23
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – E O’Brien c/o Bertie
€25 – Billy Keane c/o Paddy
€25 – John G Fitzgerald c/o Paddy
€25 – Ann Pullen c/o Bertie
€25 – Mark Frost c/o Bertie
Next draw – 26/07/2016 – Jackpot €1,400
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.
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:
Training continues every Sunday 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
U8 BOYS:
Training continues Sunday 10.30 to 11.45 a.m.
U-8 & U-10 LADIES:
Training continues every Sunday 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
U10 BOYS:
Training continues every Sunday 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 Eithne McLoughlin, Cois Coille Tralee
To the family of Bill Shanahan, Knockmoyle Tralee and formerly of Ardfert and Tramore, Co Waterford
May they Rest in Peace
