SENIORS
St. Brendan’s League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 – John Mitchels 1-14: St. Pats 1-14
Round 2 – John Mitchels 3-11: Churchill 2-03.
Round 3 – John Mitchels 1-12: Ballymac 1-09
Round 4 – John Mitchels 0-09: Na Gaeil 0-09
Round 5 – Home to Ardfert,
Final – 5th April
Coiste Tra Li League fixtures 2015
We played Na Gaeil In Town League Sunday last. Na Gaeil played with strong wind and led 7pts to 4 at half time. Our scores came from Alan O’Donoghue (3) and a point from Mike Wrenn
We started the second half well and added more scores from Alan O’Donoghue (2) and Wayne Conway but Na Gaeil to their credit came back into it to draw level with five mins remaining. Both teams exchanged points to make the final score a draw on John Mitchels 0-09 to Na Gaeil 0-09
Round 1 – John Mitchels 1 12: Ballymac 1-09
Round 2 – John Mitchels 0-10: Kerins O’Rahilly’s 2-06
Round 3 – John Mitchels 0-09: Na Gaeil 0-09
Round 4 – Home to Austin Stacks,
Round 5 – Bye
Final – weekend of 4th / 5th April
County League Division 2 Fixtures 2015
Round 1 – Home to Templenoe, 22nd March starts at 2.00pm
MINORS
Coiste Tra Li League Fixtures 2015:
Round 2 – John Mitchels 4-9 Ardfert 1-11
Round 3 – John Mitchels 1-12 St Pats 2-9
Round 4 – Bye
Round 5 – Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Saturday 21st Match, 4 pm
County League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 – John mitchels 0-9 Beaufort 1-12
Round 2 – Away to Keel/Listry,
Round 3 – Away to Desmond’s, 14 March at 4 pm
Round 4 – Home to Glenflesk, 3 April at 6.30 pm
Round 5 – Away to Laune Rangers, 17 April at 6.45 pm
SENIOR LADIES
County League Fixtures
Round 1 – John Mitchels 5-8; Currow 2-7
Round 2 – Home to Abbeydorney,
Round 3 – Away to Kilcummin, 15th March
Round 4 – Away to Causeway, 29th March
Round 5 – Home to Spa, 5th April
Final – weekend of 18/19 April
U-16 LADIES
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 1: Home to Currow, 14th March at 6.00 pm
Round 2: Away to Finuge/St. Senans, 21th March at 6.00 pm
Round 3: Home to Moyvane, 28th March at 6.00 pm
Round 4: Home to Beale/Ballyduff, 4th April at 6.00 pm
Round 5: Away to Abbeydorney, 11th April at 6.00 pm
U-14 LADIES
Training continues Thursday 6.00 – 7.00 p.m. in Hall until further notice.
County League starts March 22nd and we will be notified of Fixtures shortly .
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 1: Away to Listowel Emmets, 30th August
Round 2: Home to Ballyduff, 6th September
Round 3: Away to Na Gaeil, 13th September
Round 4: Home to Ballymac, 27th September
U12 Girls
Training continues indoors on Tuesday evenings at Camp Ballyseedy from 5.45pm to 6.45pm – any new players welcome.
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 3: Bye
Round 4: Home to Duagh, 22nd March at 12.00
Round 5: Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s
Coffee/Tea Club
Thanks to all involved with the refreshments committee who once again looked after the parents so well and provided some top notch home baking.
Ann O’Donoghue is looking for volunteers to join her rota to help with serving the teas coffee and home baking. There is no obligation to do any baking although it is very much appreciated so anyone interested in helping out can please contact Ann on 0872277137. This is a great opportunity for all parents to meet up and have a chat and cuppa. All monies collected will go directly back to develop and support the Juvenile teams in the Club and your support is very much appreciated.
Under-16 BOYS
John Mitchels 1-06 Ballymac 1-15.
An under strength team gave it everything against a stronger Ballymac side in this Castleisland District. Round 4 match. Ryan Ward (0-4) and Shane Doyle (1-0) contributed hugely to the performance and score with Gavin O’Brien (0-1), Conor O’Brien(0-1) rounding off the scores. Michael Kelliher was excellent in goals making some brilliant saves and Mark Ryle was the best of the backs with some great tackling and tracking. Next for them is a game against Cromane in the Central League
Training continues Mondays at 7.00 p.m. and Thursday at 6.30 p.m.
U-14 BOYS
Brendan’s league fixtures are now as follows.
Friday 20/3 Ardfert away at 5.30
Sunday 22/3 St Pats home at 12.00
Thursday 26/3 Na Gael away at 5.30
Sunday 29/3 Churchill home at 12.00
Training continues Tuesday and Friday from 6-7.
Please note that Gum shields to be worn for training.
U-12 BOYS
Training will continue Mon and Wed evenings 6-7 on the all weather pitch
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30am to 11.30 a.m. on the Astro turf pitch. Don’t forget your gum shields.
U-8 & U-10 GIRLS
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am in the John Mitchels Sports Hall.
U-8 BOYS
Indoor training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am in the John Mitchels Sports Hall.
U-6 BOYS & GIRLS
Training continues on Sunday next from 11 am to 12 noon in the John Mitchels Sports Hall.
Bring a friend and enjoy our fabulous facilities at Camp Ballyseedy
Keep up to date by checking Club Notes, Website and Facebook.
Juvenile Registration
If anyone missed the opportunity to register, please do so ASAP with your Team
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of John Mitchels for 2015 is now due.
2015 membership fees are as follows:
Patron membership €150 ( this includes Adult membership, Entry to the weekly lotto and free admission to all County League home games which can be paid by direct debit),
Adult membership €40,
Students/O.A.P €20,
Juvenile boys and girls €20.
Membership forms are available at the reception at the Club Complex. Our Club Secretary will be available to collect membership fees in the clubhouse (John Joe Sheehy road on Tuesday’s from 8.30pm to 9.15pm. and our Club Registrar, George Lowe will be available to collect fees Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. at our Sports Complex Camp, Ballyseedy.
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.
Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.
CLUB BAR
Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 7197070
LOTTO
10/03/2015 – No winner
Numbers drawn: 4, 11, 13, 20
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Francis Locke c/o Bingo
€25 – Mary O’Mahony c/o Bertie
€25 – Leonard Lynch c/o Donal
€25 – Phil Barrett c/o Catherine
€25 – Nuala & David O’Brien c/o David
Next draw – 16/03/2015 – Jackpot €6,300
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
Tralee Parnells are training every Friday evening from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. in John Mitchels Complex for U6 – U14 Boys and Girls for the next 6 weeks. Tralee Parnells would welcome any New players to join them.
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.
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Questions & Answers Session
Profile:
Name: Eoiny Kelliher
Works as: Financial Planning Partner Irish Life
Senior John Mitchel’s player from/to: 1991 – 2009
Favourite playing position: Full Forward.
(Q): What was one of your best games as a Mitchel’s player?
(A) “I believe one of my best games was in the 1994 County Championship, we played away to West Kerry and they were favourites to win the match and had several key players like Darragh Ó’Shea & Darragh Ó Cinnéide I was 17 at the time, the match finished in a draw and I played well on the day”.
(Q): What was one of your worst games?
(A) “I suppose it was a game against Austin Stacks in which we lost and it was one that sticks out for me because it was a match to stave off regulation”.
(Q): What was one of your biggest disappointments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A) “When we lost our Senior status and were relegated to the Intermediate Championship which was hard to take for all the players, supporters and for the Club given our long running tradition and success at Senior Championship level. Another disappointment was the fact that a lot of the people I played with at under age level didn’t go on to play senior football and that was particularly disappointing as the club lost some very good players that left for whatever reason.
(Q): What has been your greatest accomplishments as a Mitchel’s player?
(A) “The greatest accomplishment for me was playing as a Senior player for so long, 18 years in all and to play for a great club”.
(Q): Who has been the most influential person for you when you became a Senior player?
(A) “The player I would have looked up to and was influential to me was John Higgins. I looked to him as did a lot of the younger players as a mentor and he was great to give advice and support. John Joe Sheehy and Anthony Gleeson were of great help to me also. My dad Johnny Kelleher and my uncle Jer Power gave me my love of football from a very young age.
(Q): What other sports do or have you played?
(A) “I played golf, soccer, snooker and racquet ball, I still play soccer on a regular basis”.
(Q): What is something that is unique about your sport?
(A) “Gaelic football and GAA sports in general are unique in the fact that the club and its members and supporters spring from the local community and the particular area where their club is based. This gives all involved a great feeling of belonging where lifelong friendships are made.
(Q): What has changed in the way teams are trained and the way the game is played?
(A) “The game today is very technical. Players have to adapt to certain situations depending on the opposition and tactics vary from game to game, training in particular is much different since I was a player it is much more tactical and professionally orientated”.
(Q): What motivated you in your sport?
(A) “The motivation came from the fact we had a successful team from under age level all the way to minors, I always wanted to do well for the team to be there for the team and was always motivated by the supporters and the club I am part of”.
(Q): If you could change one rule in your sport what would that be?
(A) “I would not so much change a rule but bring in a rule were a player could call for a mark for fielding a ball in the air from a kick out, nowadays players are usually pulled to ground when they try to catch a ball in mid-air, I would like to see them call for the mark and get a free kick as a result”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?
(A) “As a club we are in a very exciting place. We have great facilities and there is some great work been done by the club officers and management across all areas so hopefully we will see it come to fruition in the coming years. Personally I am involved with the senior team as a selector and we have the basis of a young team that we hope will go on to win the intermediate championship and restore our rightful place in the senior county championship. If a club has success at senior level than the effects of this will reverberate across all teams in the club”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Timothy Aherne, Cloondara and formerly of Urban Terrace, Tralee
To the family of William Bill Kearney, Doire Loin, Clogherbrien and formerly of Oakpark Demesne, Tralee
To the family of Pat Roche, Connolly Park, Tralee
To the family of Der Flynn, College Road, Castleisland and late of Kielduff, Tralee
To the Sisters of the Bon Secours and family of Sr Miriam (Kathleen) Aherne Cork City and late of Tralee
May they Rest in Peace
