SENIORS
St. Brendan’s League Fixtures 2015
We played Churchill in St Brendan’s League last Sunday which was played in excellent conditions on our home grounds. Both teams exchanged points with our scores coming from Lawrence Bastible and Sean Moloney. Our inside forward
line of Niall Sheehy, Alan O’Donoghue and Sean Moloney were creating havoc inside. They were getting excellent ball from Oliver Coffey on the forty and our midfielders John Higgins and Lawrence Bastible who were dominant at mid-field. Niall Sheehy and Sean Moloney both added goals in quick concession and points by Oliver Coffey and Sean Moloney (2) put us in a commanding position. We capped off an excellent first half with a third goal scored by Stevie O’Mahony which left half time score John mitchels 3-05 to Churchill 0-02.
We made some substitutions at half time and they all accounted well for themselves. We added more scores In second half from Niall Sheehy Alan O’Donoghue (2) and Graham Higgins. Churchill scored two goals near the end. We ended up deserving winners in a score line of 3-11 to 2-03.
Team: Dermot Raggett, Dan Kerins, Brendan O’Mahony, Cian Sheridan, Stevie O’Mahony (1-0), Shane O’Connor, Jack Cahalane, John Higgins, Lawrence Bastible (0-02) Jonathan O’Halloran, Oliver Coffey (0-01), Graham Higgins (0-01), Alan O’Donoghue (0-03), Niall Sheehy (1-01), Sean Moloney (1-03),
Subs Hayden Fitzgerald, Ciaran Deane, Frank O’Donnell, Nicky O’Connell, Peter Nammock, Shane Dolan and Argent Kastrati.
Round 1 – John Mitchels 1-14: St. Pats 1-14
Round 2 – John Mitchels 3-11 : Churchill 2-03.
Round 3 – Away to Ballymac, 15th February, 2.00 pm (double up with Tralee Town Board)
Round 4 – Home to Na Gaeil, 1st March, 12.30 pm (double up with Tralee Town Board)
Round 5 – Home to Ardfert, 8th March, 2.00 pm
Final – 5th April
Coiste Tra Li League fixtures 2015
Round 1 – Away to Ballymac, 15th February, 2.00 pm (double up with Brendan’s Board)
Round 2 – Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s, 22nd February, 12.30 pm
Round 3 – Home to Na Gaeil, 1st March, 12.30 pm (double up with Brendan’s Board)
Round 4 – Home to Austin Stacks, 8th March, 12.30 pm
Round 5 – Bye
Final – weekend of 4th / 5th April
County League Division 2 Fixtures 2015
Round 1 – Home to Templenoe, 22nd March
Round 2 – Away to Tarbert, 29th March
Round 3 – Home to Spa Killarney, 12th April
Round 4 – Away to Kenmare, 10th May
Round 5 – Home to Listowel, 7th June
Round 6 – Away to Rathmore, 14th June
Round 7 – Home to Currow, 28th June
Round 8 – Away to Laune Rangers, 26th July
Round 9 – Home to Gneeveguilla, 16th August
Round 10 – Home to Glenflesk, 27th September
Round 11 – Away to St. Mary’s, TBC
MINORS
Coiste Tra Li League Fixtures 2015:
Mitchels 4-9 Ardfert 1-11
A very high spirited performance by both sides in the foggy dew. Both sides scoring well but Mitchels hit the net with some very fast direct forward play. Ardfert came at Mitchels hard in the second half but found a defence on top form and they had to settle for points when perhaps they needed goals. Mitchels stepped it up a gear towards the end and seemed relentless and didn’t look like they were going to leave their lead slip. Ardfert had some super performances with their goal coming late in the second half. It was the only real blemish on an outstanding team performance by John Mitchels who ran out deserving winners. It was very hard to single anyone out in what was a truly superb team performance.
Round 2 – John Mitchels 4-9 Ardfert 1-11
Round 3 – Away to St. Pats, Saturday 14th February, 4 pm
Round 4 – Bye
Round 5 – Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Saturday 21st Match, 4 pm
County League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 – Home to Beaufort, 21 February at 4 pm
Round 2 – Away to Keel/Listry, 7 March at 4 pm
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
Training continues on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 8 pm, new members are welcome.
County League fixtures 2015
Round 1 – Away to Currow, 15th February
Round 2 – Home to Abbeydorney, 7th March
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
Paudi O’Se Tournament
Game 1: Home to Belgium, 21st February
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
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
U-12 LADIES
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 1: Home to Moyvane, 1st March at 12.00
Round 2: Away to Finuge/St. Senans, 8th March at 12.00
Round 3: Bye
Round 4: Home to Duagh, 22nd March at 12.00
Round 5: Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s, 8th March at 12.00
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
Under 16 boys are training Mondays at 7pm and Thursday at 6.30pm
U-14 BOYS
Training will continue on Mondays and Thursdays from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm for the moment.
Please note that Gum shields to be worn for training.
U-12 BOYS
Training begins on Monday 9th February and will train Mon and Wed at 6-7 on the all weather pitch
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS
The boys returned to training on Sunday last under the watchful eye of Declan, Jimmy, Anthony, James and Diarmuid. This enthusiastic group had a great morning. They worked very hard throughout the session and went through the skills of the game but this week they concentrated on the hand passing and kick passing before ending the session with a game of football. Well done to all the players for their fine effort. Training continues on Sunday 8th next from 10.30am to 11.30 am on the Astro turf pitch.
U-8 & U-10 GIRLS
Indoor training began on Sunday last, coaches John, Edward, Tony and Sharon had a very busy morning looking after the 37 girls in attendance. Players that impressed included Megan Noonan, Abigail O’Shea, Georgia Kennedy, Kaydance O’Mahony, Ailishia Daughton, Mya Rivas-McHugh, Lucie O’Donoghue, Ruth Lynch, Isobel Clifford and Caoimhe Sugrue. Training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am in the John Mitchels Sports Hall.
U-8 BOYS
The team returned to training on Sunday last, with 42 boys in attendance. Coaches Mike, James, Mark, John and Sean were kept very busy. The team did lots of different football drills and the coaches were very impressed by the skills that the boys displayed. Jack Donovan, Gearoid White, Darragh Field, James Roche, Scott Morrison, Cathal Murphy, Bobby Griffin, Thomas Foran-Rumpler, Christian Kennedy, Ben Murphy and Padraig Daly were some of the players who caught the eye. Indoor training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am in the John Mitchels Sports Hall.
U-6 BOYS & GIRLS
Like the older groups, the training session for this age group had a very large attendance with over 50 players signing up to play with John Mitchels. The boys and girls had a great morning of Fun and Games, learning some of the basic skills of Gaelic Football. Roibaird, Sophie, Donnacha, Grace, Jack, Caitlyn, Luca, Sean, Katie and Daniel were some of the players at training. Coaches Tim, Susie, Mark, Martina, John, Stephen and Noel look forward to seeing all the boys and girls 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.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of John Mitchels for 2015 is now open.
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 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. Alternatively, the club Registrar will be available to collect membership fees in the clubhouse (John Joe Sheehy road on Tuesday’s from 8.30pm to 9.15pm.
There will be separate juvenile registration days in the coming weeks, details of which will be announced in the next few weeks.
REFEREE’S COURSES
A four-night Foundation Level Course for all new Referees will be held in Austin Stack Park Tralee on Mon 9 Feb, Wed 11 Feb, Mon 16 Feb, Wed 18 Feb which will commence at 7.30 pm sharp. Any queries please contact Referees Committee Chairman Joe Langan @ 087 6677146 or secretary Richard Fitzgerald @ 087 6524954.
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
03/02/15 No Winner
Numbers Drawn – 5, 7, 11, 23 –
Consolation prize winners
€100 – Paul Brosnan c/o Sportsfield
€25 – Noreen O’Sullivan c/o Helen
€25 – Ruby Foley c/o Gally’s
€25 – Cora McElligott c/o Partons
€25 – Marian Murphy c/o Sportsfield
Next draw 010/02/2015, Jackpot €6,200
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 Moss (Muiris) Moriarty, Curraheen, Tralee
To the family of Daniel (Dan) Dunne, Ballinorig Close, Tralee and formerly of Anamore, Castleisland.
To the family of Mary Ellen Brosnan (nee Brosnan), St Brendan’s Park and formerly of Currans.
To the family of Bernard O’Dowd, Ballinorig, Tralee and London.
To the family of Frankie Tarrant (nee Ashe), Cluaindara, Oakpark, Tralee.
To the family of Ellen Lynch (nee McKenna), Woodlawn, Kileen Rd, Oakpark and formerly of Castleross Terrace, Killarney.
To the family of Sarah Houlihan (nee Quigley), Derrylea, Oakpark and formerly of Rae St Bungalows Tralee.
To the family of Margaret Maeve O’Brien (nee Galvin), Railway Terrace, Tralee.
May they Rest in Peace