SENIOR MEN:
County League – Division 2
We played Kenmare away last Sunday in Round 4 of the County League. We started strongly and went three points up through Sean Moloney (2) and Niall Sheehy (1) but to their credit Kenmare came roaring back to draw level.
Our forwards started to play good stuff and we added scores from Sean Moloney (2) and Alan O’Donoghue (2) and Niall Sheehy (1) to lead at half time by 8 points to 5
In the second half, Kenmare put us under pressure and it took us 20 minutes to register a score through Jake Moran and Kenmare drew level 9 points each with 5 mins left. We added a score through Niall Sheehy but Kenmare kicked a free in the last minute to share the spoils John Mitchels 0-10 Kenmare 0-10.
Team: Dermot Raggett, Dan Kerins, Brendan O’Mahony, Cian Sheridan, Stevie O’Mahony, Lawrence Bastible, Jonathan O’Halloran, Mike Wrenn, Shane O’Connor, Jake Moran (0-01), Mike Deane, George Bastible, Sean Moloney(0-04), Niall Sheehy (0-03), Alan O’Donoghue (0-02).
Subs used: Oliver Coffey, John Higgins
Round 1 – Mitchels 0-10 – Templenoe, 0-06
Round 2 – Tarbert 0-08 – John Mitchels 0-14
Round 3 – Mitchels 0-16. – Spa Killarney 1-08
Round 4 – Kenmare 0-10 – Mitchels 0-10
Round 5 – Mitchels v Listowel Emmets Sunday June 7th (Home)
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship
Mitchels v Spa Killarney. Date to be decided.
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
MINORS::
Training continues as usual.
SENIOR LADIES
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 pm to 8 pm.
REMINDER. – MEMBERSHIP. FEES:
Reminding all players/parents/guardians to return their Membership forms and money ASAP.
MOUTHGUARD
Please remember that mouthguards for all players under the age of 18 are now compulsory for both training and games. Referees have been directed to not allow any player not wearing a mouthguard to play. Any player who suffers a dental injury in training when not wearing a mouthguard will not be covered by the Injury Fund
Under 16
Training Thursday 6.00 – 7.00p.m. Unless otherwise notified.
U-14 LADIES:
Next game May 20th at home to Abbeydorney.
Also Duagh game will probably go to May 29th. Training continues every Thursday 6-7 pm at our magnificent complex ..
CO. LEAGUE. FIXTURES. – DIVISION. 2
Home v Abbeydorney 20/5
Home v Duagh 29/5
Away V Glenflesk 31/5
Home v Listowel 7/6
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
County League preliminary Fixtures Phase 1.
The girls played out a draw in their final preliminary round game of the County League at home against Finuge / St Senans last Tuesday evening. In a close fought entertaining and sporting game, played in windy conditions we got a late goal to level up matters. The girls are improving with every game and hopefully they’ll get a good run in the County League proper which starts next week. As there are some outstanding games in the other groups the grading system has’nt been completed yet so at time of print we dont know our next set of fixtures.
The girls that played last week were as follows; Emily O Shea, Elizabeth O Connor, Eimear Murphy, Emma O’Donnell, Erica O Connor, Taylor Rodgers, Angel Quilligan, Caoimhe Leahy, Kerry Oba, Lauren Smullen, Katie Ross, Molly Brosnan, Lynda O Connor, Dawn McLarnan, Paula Clifford & Simera Hunt.
If we dont have a midweek game, training continues on Wednesday evenings at Camp Ballyseedy from 6.00pm to 7.00pm – any new players welcome.
The mentors and John Mitchels GAA club also want to give their best wishes to any girls making their confirmation around this time.
Under-16 BOYS
Training continues Mondays at 7.00 p.m. and Thursday at 6.30 p.m.
U-14 BOYS
Co League Semi-Final:
Renard/St Mary’s 8-13 John Mitchels 6-5
We travelled to Renard on Wednesday evening to play a St Mary’s/Renard combination in the County League semi final.
We started this game very slowly and playing in to a strong wind against a physically stronger side. We couldn’t make any inroads and went in at the break well behind after conceding some soft goals. Half time score 7-9 to 1-2.
In the second half helped by the wind and a much more determined team effort, we battled all the way to the finish showing what we can do when we want to. The half time introduction of Paraic O Callaghan caused our opponents plenty of headaches and Padraig White had an inspired game throughout carrying the game to the opposition at all times .
We were unlucky not to get a few more goals in the second half and the full time score of 8-13 to 6-5 probably didn’t do us justice. That said the game was lost in the first half.
Team was Eric Pula, Robert Kerins, Sean Tighe, David Fitzgibbon, Ciaran O Leary, Stephen Bowler, Patrick O Brien, Padraig White(2-3) James Sheehan, Jordan Mason((0-1), Dylan O Brien, Sean Dillane(1-0), Tyrese Flaherty(1-0), Craig O Brien, Tristan Kirwan(1-0), Paraic O Callaghan(1-1), Cian Barden, Ross Sugrue.
There will be no training this week.
Rd 1 Templenoe/Sneem 2-03. Mitchels. 8-12
Rd 2 Home to Milltown/ Castlemaine
Rd 3 Home to St Marys/ Renard
Rd 4 Bye
Rd 5 Away to Glenbeigh/Glencar
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
U-12 BOYS
Training will continue Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.00 – 7.00 pm
LEE STRAND U12 COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES
Rd1 Away to An Ghaeltacht
Rd 2 Away to Kerins O’Rahillys
Rd 3 Bye April 26th
Rd 4 Home to Glenflesk
Rd 5 Home to Kenmare May 10th – 6.00pm
Training will continue Mon and Wed evenings 6-7 on the all weather pitch
FITNESS CLASSES:
John Mitchels are running two new weightless and conditioning classes,
weight loss classes on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm, €6 pay as you go or €36 for seven weeks
Couch-to-5k on Sundays from 10.30 to 11.30, €6 pay as you go or €36 for seven weeks
Join up for both sessions for €70 and get a personalised gym programme to help you achieve your goals.
Contact Mike on 0872919107 for more information.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
THANK. YOU:
We wish to acknowledge with sincere gratitude the kindness of Breda Foran Rumpler and her husband for travelling to Beaufort in such miserable conditions last Sunday and providing teas, coffees and buns. It was much appreciated.
U-10 BOYS
Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30am to 11.30am
U-10 GIRLS
Training continues on Sundays from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.
U-8 BOYS:
Training continues on Sundays from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.
U-8 GIRLS:
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 .
Training continues from 10-30 am to 12 every Sunday morning.
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
New players welcome every Sunday morning at 10.30am in Camp, Ballyseedy.
John Mitchels schedule for May to August
Sunday 17th May Training
Sunday 24th May U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Keel (bus at 10 am)
Sunday 31st May Training
Sunday 7th June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Na Gaeil
Sunday 14th June U-6, U-8,U-10 Boys and Girla – Home to Na Gaeil
Sunday 21st June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Beaufort
Sunday 28th June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Dr Crokes
Sunday 45h July No Training – Munster final
Sunday 12th July U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Spa, Killarney (to be confirmed)
Saturday 18th July U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Away to Spa, Killarney (to be confirmed)
Monday 20th – Friday 24th July Club Summer Camp
Saturday 25th July Club Blitz
Sunday 2nd August Training
Sunday 9th August U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Listowel
Saturday 15th August U-6, U-8, U-10 -Boys and Girls – Away to Listowel
U-8 & U-10 boys play go games from 29th April to the end of May,
THESE FIXTURES WILL BE SEND BY TEAMER TEXT
THANK. YOU:
Thanks to Horans Fruit & Veg for sponsoring the fruit on Sunday mornings in the members lounge.
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.
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
05/05/2015 – Numbers drawn: 16, 19, 24, 26
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Bernie Tagney c/o Paddy
€25 – David Pitman c/o Paddy
€25 – Kathleen O’Mahony c/o Vincent
€25 – Tommy Flynn c/o Bertie
€25 – Francis Galvin c/o Paddy
Next draw – 12/05/2015 – Jackpot €1,100
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.
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Questions & Answers
Player Profile: Clive O’Callaghan
Senior John Mitchel’s Player From/To: 1996 – 2010
Playing Position: Centre Forward
(Q): What is your greatest accomplishment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “I believe it was the success in 2007 to retain our Senior status.
That season we won our two play-off games against Listowel Emmett’s and Milltown/Castlemaine to remain in the Senior County Championship”.
(Q): What Player(s) would you have looked up to in the Club?
(A): “When I was a young player I looked up to John Higgins, Martin Dennehy, and Anthony Gleeson. Later on Fergus O’Connor and Fergal O’Brien are two of the players that I admired”.
(Q): What is satisfying to you about your sport?
(A): “I suppose it is having been involved with Juvenile teams since I was seventeen.
The highlight for me was winning back to back Minor County League (Div. 1) as a mentor 2011-12”.
(Q): If you could change a rule in Gaelic Football what would that be?
(A): “I would give an extra point for a score that was kicked from a measured distance from goal. Kicking points from distance is often necessary in today’s game with tactics such as blanket defence”.
(Q): What was your biggest disappointment as a Mitchel’s player?
(A): “My biggest disappointment was losing our Senior status in 2008.
We were beaten in a play-off match against Ardfert. It was hard to take given our tradition and past success in the Senior County Championship”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played Rugby as a Juvenile. I played Hurling and I play Soccer as a pastime”.
(Q): What would you consider was one of your best games as a player and why?
(A) “It was a County League game against Currow in 2007. We won the game and it is one that I believe I played well and made a difference on the day”.
(Q): Can you tell me about your time as a Senior Team Selector?
(A): “The first year we were promoted and it was also the first time in 30 years that we won the Town Championship. It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the Club?
(A): “The Club is in a great position at the moment with the facilities and personnel we have.
I wish every success to the all the Teams and to everyone involved in working on behalf of our Club”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Kitty Jamail Murphy, Texas, and late of 2 Clonmore Villas, Tralee
To the family of Lilly Curtin (nee Curtin) Highfield Grove Caherslee, and formerly of Railway Terrace, Tralee
To the family of Dr Arthur Spring, Ash Coirt, Ashleigh Downs and formerly of Strand St, Tralee
May they rest in Peace.
