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MitchelsQuestions & Answers Session With Alan O Donoghue

Name: Alan O Donoghue. Senior John Mitchel’s player from/to: 2006 – present.

Favourite playing position:  Centre half forward.

(Q): What was one of your best games as a player?

(A): “For me one of my best or most memorable game was my debut game in the senior championship against Kerins O’Rahillys, I was seventeen at the time and it was a big occasion for me”.

(Q): What was one of your worst games as a player?

(A): “One of my worst game in terms of the result was losing to Ardfert last season in the intermediate championship, we lost the match by a single point and it was hard to take, it’s the match that sticks out for me”.

(Q): What was one of your biggest disappointments as a Mitchel’s player?

(A): “The biggest disappointment not only for myself but for the club and all the supporters was been relegated to the intermediate championship in 2008, the club had a long tradition of playing in the senior county championship”.

(Q): What has been your greatest accomplishments as a Mitchel’s player?

(A) “I believe for me it was a great accomplishment to become a regular senior player from a young age, there was no learning the trade as such and it has worked out well for me from the start”.

(Q): What players would you have looked up to when you came into the senior panel?

(A) “When I joined the senior ranks there was a number of players I would have looked up to but Aiden Moynihan was a great mentor for me and gave me a lot of advice and encouragement as a young player”.

(Q): Are you involved in any other sports?

(A) “I play hurling and soccer, when I was younger I played a lot of soccer”.

(Q): What is the most challenging thing for you in your sport?

(A) “One of the most challenging things for me and I suppose for the team as well is to try and be successful in winning games, this has a positive effect on both the team and supporters alike”.

(Q): What is something that is unique about your sport?

(A) “What is unique is the whole community ethos, the club sprit and been a part of a great club that is what is so unique and special about my sport”.

(Q): If you could change one rule in your sport what would that be?

(A) “I would change the pickup from having to put your boot under the ball to just pick it off the ground because it slows the game and stops the flow of play and because referees seem to have different interpretations of the rule depending on conditions on the day”.

(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the club?

(A) “At present I would like to see greater numbers of players across some of the juvenile teams, whereas some teams have big numbers others teams struggle from time to time, we have some great people at the club at this present time which includes the people in charge, regarding our senior team there is a good core of players at the moment and we have a great coaching staff.

Going forward we have a great facility and all the right structures in terms of training and coaching will be in place, of course there’s always room for improvement and I am sure everyone in the club will work to bring success at the top level back to the club”.

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 – Home to Na Gaeil,
Round 5 – Home to Ardfert,
Final – 5th April

Coiste Tra Li League fixtures 2015
Round 1 – John Mitchels 1 12:    Ballymac 1-09
Round 2 – John Mitchels 0-10:    Kerins O’Rahilly’s 2-06
Round 3 – Home to Na Gaeil,  (double up with Brendan’s Board)
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

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

The girls got their 2015 season off in what can only be described as arctic conditions away to Finuge St Senans in Mountcoal last Saturday. Great credit has to go to both teams for a very sporting game as it was obvious from the start that the winner would be the team that scored most with the wind as it was impossible to play against it.

It was Finuge/St Senans second game which stood to them in the end and they came out narrow winners but our girls will improve for the experience. The girls that played were as follows; Emily O Shea, Lynda O’Connor, Elizabeth O Connor, Tara Field, Eimear Murphy, Erica O Connor, Katie Ross, Caoimhe Leahy, Kerry Oba, Amee Kerins,Lauren Smullen, Taylor Rodgers, Angel Quilligan, Molly Brosnan, Emily & Ciara Poultney.

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

Under 16 boys are training Mondays at 7.00 p.m. and Thursday at 6.30 p.m.

U-14 BOYS

We had a good workout on the all weather pitch on Sunday against Ballymac in a challenge game where we ran out winners after a good tussle. We were down a few regulars so it was good to see last years under 12’s showing prominently.
Training continues on Tuesday and Fridays from 6-7
We play Ardfert away next Sunday in the Brendan’s League . Time to be confirmed later in the week .
Training continues Tuesday and Friday from 6-7.
Provisional fixtures below
Ardfert v John Mitchels Sunday 15th March
John Mitchels v St Pats 12 noon Sunday 22nd March
John Mitchels v Churchill 12 noon Sunday 29th March

​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 Mentor.

Dyspraxia & Rounders  – Inclusion and Integration Initiative:
Kerry GAA are holding a Rounders blitz for children with special needs on Saturday the 14th March in John Mitchel’s GAA club, Tralee, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. The blitz is open to children with disabilities from throughout Kerry and will be mainly games based, with a little bit of coaching. Participants are welcome to come as part of a group or as individuals. Rounder’s is an easy game to play and all abilities will be catered for. The main aim of the day will be to promote participation in a fun and enjoyable environment.

In a separate initiative, 6 weeks of Gaelic Football skills sessions, is being run on Wednesday evenings, by The Sporting Chance programme at NLN Tralee.

This got under way on Wednesday 18th February and will be completed on Wednesday the 25th March 2015. The sessions take place in Austin Stacks GAA club Tralee from 4pm to 5pm.

All coaches are Garda vetted. The sessions are aimed towards providing additional skills to children with dyspraxia and other disabilities/impairments and will work on agility, balance, coordination, and movement skills in a fun and enjoyable environment. All are welcome.

There is no cost for either activity. To book a place(s) on either of these activities please contact Kevin Smith on 086-0404270, Coiste Chontae Chiarraí, Páirc Aibhistin de Staic.

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
03/03/2015 – No winner
Numbers drawn: 16, 18, 19, 25 –
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Mary O’Mahony Snr c/o Brendan
€25 –  Richard O’Sullivan c/o Patrons
€25 – Angela Walsh c/o Bingo
€25 – Joanne Noonan c/o Paddy
€25 – Anne Pullen c/o Bertie
Next draw – 10/03/2015 – 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.

SYMPATHY
To the family of Donal (Shell) McCaughley, Shanakill, Tralee and formerly of Belfast
To the family of Padraig O’Leary (Snr), Knocknahilla, Kilflynn Cross, Tralee
To the family of Sandra O’Shea, Riverside, Oakpark, Tralee
To the family of John Kirby, Caherslee, Tralee and formerly of Causeway, and USA
To the family of Patrick (Parnell) Foely, Woodlee, Monavaley and formerly of Ardcarraig,Caherslee and Ballyconry, Lisselton
May they Rest in Peace

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