SENIORS:
St. Brendan’s League Final 2015:

Please note the Final of the 2015 St. Brendan’s League 2015 between John Mitchels and St.Pats will take place on Friday next the 3th April in Caherslee at 6.30p.m..
Extra time will be played if teams are level at the end of normal time. Two halves of 10 minutes a half.
ALL SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

County League – Division 2
We played Tarbert away last Saturday in the second round of the County League in windswept conditions. We played against the breeze in the first half and started brightly with points from Wayne Conway and Sean Moloney.

Tarbert added three points in a row to lead after 15 minutes. We reacted well and added further points from Alan O’Donoghue (2) and Sean Moloney(2) to lead at half time by 6 points to 5.

We started excellently in the second half and our Man of the Match – Alan O’Donoghue added four excellent scores to put us in a controlling position with 15 minutes to go.

We added scores from Michael Deane (1) Sean Moloney(1) and Alan O’Donoghue (2) and even though Tarbert added late points we ended up deserving winners by 14 points to 8.

Team Dermot Raggett, Dan Kerins, Brendan O’Mahony, Cian Sheridan, Stephen O’Mahony, Lawrence Bastible (Capt), Ciaran Deane, Mike Wrenn, Shane O’Connor, Jonathan O’Halloran, Michael Deane (0-01), Wayne Conway (0-01), Alan O’Donoghue(0-08), John Higgins, Sean Moloney (0-04).

Subs used: Oliver Coffey, Jared O’Sullivan, Graham Higgins, Ciaran Singleton, Dave Rodgers and Shane Dolan
Round 1 – Mitchels 0-10 – Templenoe, 0-6
Round 2 – Tarbert​ 0-08 – John Mitchels 0-14
Round 3 – Mitchels v Spa Killarney April 12th 2.00pm

MINORS:
Galtee Fuels Minor League Final – Division 2
Ardfert V John Mitchels
Date and Venue to be confirmed by C.C.C. at next meeting on Wednesday 1st of April.

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,
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
The ladies played Causeway on Saturday evening last in their second County League match.
Mitchels were short of a number of players through injury and work commitments and Causeway took full advantage of this fact from the throw in. Playing with the aid of a strong wind, Causeway piled on the scores and at the half time whistle they held a comfortable lead. Mitchels tried hard in the second half but Causeway out scored Mitchels again in this half.
There are two games left in the County League series, home to Spa and home to Abbeydorney. The team needs to win both of these to progress further in this competition.
Round 1 – John Mitchels 5-8; Currow 2-7
Round 2 – Home to Abbeydorney,
Round 3 – Kilcummin conceded the match.
Round 4 – Causeway
Round 5 – Home to Spa, 5th April
Final – weekend of 18/19 April
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 8 pm
All new members are welcome.

COLLEGES FOOTBALL
Well done to Mikey Kelleher (3-5), Graham Hudson & Kevin Williams(0-1) who were part of the Green team who defeated The Sem in the Semi Final of the Russell Cup on Wednesday last in Farranfore. The final will take place on 17th April.

U-16 LADIES:
North Kerry League Fixtures
Round 1: Home to Currow,
Round 2: Away to Finuge/St. Senans,
Round 3: Home to Moyvane
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.

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 had a busy week playing three North Kerry league games against Duagh on Sunday the 22nd which they won, Moyvane on Monday the 23rd which they drew and against Kerins O Rahillys on Sunday the 29th which they also won. This sets them up nicely in the table and qualifies them for the Shield Final but we wont know the opponents until the other teams have finished their games. Their hard work and committment at training over the past few weeks is showing, the girls are having plenty fun, making new friends and one can see each one of them improving with every match. The preliminary section of the County League starts on the weekend of April 4th and a full list of games is listed below. These games are subject to change and once they are completed all of the teams in the County will be graded and we’ll commence the County League proper so there is loads of football on the way.
The girls that played last week are as follows; Tara Field, Mairead McCarthy, Lynda O Connor, Elizabeth O Connor, Taylor Rodgers,Eimear Murphy, Erica O Connor, Katie Ross, Caoimhe Leahy, Kerry Oba, Amee Kerins,Lauren Smullen, Angel Quilligan, Molly & Emily Brosnan, Emily & Ciara Poultney, Dawn McLarnan, Paula Clifford & Emma O Donnell.
The club, mentors and players would like to wish Emily O Shea a speedy recovery from her recent injury and hope to see her back soon.
As the evenings are now longer and brighter, we may look to change training times – if this happens everyone will be informed during the week.

County League preliminary Fixtures Phase 1.
April 7th Castlegregory v John Mitchels. 6.00pm
April 14th John Mitchels V Na Gaeil. 6.00pm
April 21st John Mitchels – BYE
April 28th Corca Dhuibhne v John Mitchels. 6.00pm
May 5th John Mitchels v Finuge St Senans. 6.00pm

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.
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
U16 Central Region
Rd 1 Home to Cromane March 23rd
Rd 2 Home to Ardfert March 30th. – 6-15pm
Rd 3 Away to Castlegregory April 6th – 6.45pm
Rd4 Away to Austin Stacks April 13th. – 7.00pm
Rd5 Home to St Pats Blennerville April 20th. – 7.00pm
Training continues Mondays at 7.00 p.m. and Thursday at 6.30 p.m.

U-14 BOYS
LEE STRAND U14 COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES:
Rd 1 Away to Templenoe/Sneem April 1st – 6.45pm
Rd 2 Home to Milltown/ Castlemaine April 8th – 7.00pm
Rd 3 Home to St Marys/ Renard April 15th. – 7.15pm
Rd 4 Bye April 22nd
Rd 5 Away to Glenbeigh/Glencar April 29th. – 7.30pm

Under 14 Brendan’s League
John Mitchels 6-9. Ardfert. 5-9
John Mitchels 4-4. St Pats. 7-7
John Mitchels 3-4. Na Gael 2-12
Sunday March 29th Churchill
Training this week is on Monday from 6-7 on All weather pitch.
​Please note that Gum shields to be worn for training.

U-12 BOYS
LEE STRAND U12 COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES
Rd1 Away to An Ghaeltacht April 12th – 6.00pm
Rd 2 Away to Kerins O’Rahillys April 19th – 6.00pm
Rd 3 Bye April 26th
Rd 4 Home to Glenflesk May 3rd – 6.00pm
Rd 5 Home to Kenmare May 10th – 6.00pm
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 11.30am
Don’t forget your gum shields.

U-8 & U-10 GIRLS
Under 8 Girls.
The girls had another good session learning the skills of ladies football and having fun. They worked on their soloing, hand pass and kick pass. Girls that impressed this week were Lisa, Edele, Isobel, Alannah, Jane and Rose. It really showed the girls that practiced during the week. Again they all made a promise to practice during the week.
Training will now start from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
It is great to see numbers increasing and girls bring a friend as we continue to learn the rules of football, have fun and meet new friends.
All new members welcome to the Centre of Excellence .

U-8 BOYS
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am.

U-6 BOYS & GIRLS
Training continues on Sunday next from 11 am to 12 noon.

Keep up to date by checking Club Notes, Website and Facebook.

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
24/03/2015 – Numbers drawn: 5, 8, 14, 20
Jackpot €6,300
One winner – Pat Higgins
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – David O’Brien c/o Club
€25 – Johnny Dowling c/o Bertie
€25 – John Cronin c/o Bingo
€25 – John McEniry c/o Patrons
€25 – Mark Noonan c/o Patrons
Next draw – 31/03/2015

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 few 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: Seanie Burrows

Honours won: John Mitchel’s:
3 Senior County Championship Titles
Kerry:
Munster Senior Medals: 2
Munster U-21 Medals: 3
All-Ireland U-21 Medals: 1
Munster Minor Medals: 2
All-Ireland Minor Medals: 2
Senior John Mitchel’s player from/to: 1962 – 1979
Playing position: Full Back

(Q): What has been one of your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A) “For me it was getting a place on the Senior panel and to play football at the highest level in the County”.

(Q): Which players in the club would you have looked up
(A) “There was a lot of players on the team I would have admired
Teddy Dowd, Harry Burke and Gerald Pierse to name a few but the player I looked to most was Niall Sheehy”.

(Q): Can you tell me what is satisfying about your sport?
(A) “The most satisfying part of the sport for me was the friendships that you make, not just in your own Town and County but all over the Country”.

(Q): What is something that is unique about your sport?
(A) “GAA sports are unique because the members and supporters at club level come from the local community. This gives us a good Community ethos”.

(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A) “I played Hurling, Soccer and basketball. I won two Minor and a senior All Ireland basketball titles”.

(Q): What was training like in your time as a player?
(A) “Training wasn’t as intense as it is today but it was physical. It is also much more technical nowadays”.

(Q): What was the most challenging thing for you as a Mitchel’s player?
(A) “It was very challenging for places as competition was strong.
We played in street leagues from the different housing estates.
From those teams the Mitchel’s senior team was picked”.

(Q): If you could change a rule in Gaelic football what would that be?
(A) “I would change the pick up to be able to lift the ball from the ground.
This would speed up the game”

(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the Club?
(A) “As a club we’re heading in the right direction we have great facilities but
it will take a few years to come to fruition. We need to improve on our player numbers.
This is vital to get back to playing at the top level of football in the County.

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SYMPATHY
To the family of Mary Moynihan (née O’Shea) Killerisk Tralee and formerly of Tonevane
To the family of Liam Hennessy, Cahill’s Park, Tralee
To the family of Teresa Aherne (née Dillon) Gortbrack, Ballyseedy and late of Lyrecrompane, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace