MUNSTER FINAL
Kerry will play Cork in the Munster Senior Football Final on Sunday 5th July at 2.00pm. This game will be preceded by the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Final between Kerry and Tipperary at 12 noon.
Stand tickets €35
There will be a limited number of stand tickets available through Clubs
Terrace Tickets
Blue and Green Terrace tickets – Adults only €25
Red Terrace Family Tickets – adults €25, Juveniles €5
Students/OAP’s can get a concession of €10 at the designated turnstiles
Terrace tickets can also be purchased from www.gaa.ie
Paid up club members can leave their names on the list at the club reception or can email the club secretary at secretary.johnmitchels.kerry@gaa.ie on or before 12 noon on Sunday 28th June.
SENIOR MEN:
County League – Round 7:
Round 7 – Mitchels v Currow Saturday June 27th @ 7.30 p.m. In Camp, Ballyseedy.
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 5-11 – Listowel Emmets 0-06
Round 6 – Rathmore 4-08 – John Mitchels 1-08
Semi-Final. Intermediate Club Championship
Mitchels v Spa Killarney – DATE, TIME & VENIUE TO BE DECIDED
Round 1 Mitchels 1-10. Finuge 1-06
Round 2 Mitchels 1-09 An Gaeltacht 0-11
Junior Football
Coiste Thrá Lí Junior Town League Fixtures 2015
Round 1 Kerins O’Rahillys v John Mitchels Monday July 6th 7.30 pm
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 mouth guards 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 mouth guard to play. Any player who suffers a dental injury in training when not wearing a mouth guard will not be covered by the Injury Fund.
Under 16
Training Thursday 6.00 – 7.00p.m. unless otherwise notified.
U-14 LADIES:
Our Co League games are now completed and we are taking a break from training for now.. We have loads of football to come with the U13 Sandra Keane blitz on July 18 th. U13 Co Championship, U14 North Kerry league and U15 County Championship so enjoy the well earned break and we are back training early July. Teamer to go out so keep an eye on our club notes.
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 good win away to Currow in Round 5 of the County League on Tuesday evening last. After a slow start they picked off some lovely scores to go in at halftime with a comfortable lead – the highlight of the half was a super one handed save from our goalkeeper Tara Field.The girls got into their stride early in the second half and a few quick scores put the game beyond their opponents and they saw the game out well.
The girls that played last week were as follows;Tara Field,Caoimhe Leahy, Elizabeth O Connor,Taylor Rogers, Eimear Murphy, Erica O Connor, Kerry Oba, Lauren Smullen, Katie Ross, Angel Quilligan, Molly Brosnan,Lynda O Connor,Emma O’Donnell, Ciara Kerins,Emily O Shea, Dawn McLarnan & Simera Hunt.
This win sets them up with a home semi final against Dr Crokes on Tuesday evening next June 23rd at 7.00 pm. All support is very welcome.
Under 16 Boys:
Training continues Monday and Fridays at 6.00pm.
U-14 BOYS:
Castleisland District League
We played Castleisland at home in the Castleisland District league on Wednesday.
Unfortunately due to a number of factors we only had 13 players and were without a few regulars. On the night we were well beaten by a physically stronger side. Final score Castleisland 10-13 Mitchels 3-4.
Best on the night were Alex O Se and Stephen Bowler.
We play Ballymac next Friday away at 7.30 in a back game.
Training continues on Wednesday at 6.30
U-12 BOYS:
Training has changed to Tuesday and Thursday nights 7.00pm-8.00pm.
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
U-10 BOYS:
We had a great morning’s football in Na Gael on Sunday morning June 14th. The level of skill and commitment showed by all our players was wonderful to see. We played as a team and although there were a number of players at the Kerry game we showed a great attitude and worked hard for each other. Everyone gave it their all and the quality of scoring was superb. When we did not have the ball we tackled well and caused a lot of turnovers. Well done to all the lads and keep it up it is a pleasure to watch you play.
Last Sunday June 21st we played Beaufort at home. With 2 teams performing well. Andrew, Ciaran and Sean tackled and played extremely well. Sam, Darragh and Joe showed great skill also and took some great scores. Brian, Paddy, Rory and Cian showed why we are a talented team. Jack and the rest of the lads played very well and all looks good for the future. Well done boys.
U-10 and U-8 GIRLS
Great turn out again this weekend. Great to see so many working hard and having great fun.
U6 BOYS & GIRLS:
See fixtures below.
John Mitchels schedule for May to August
Sunday 28th June U-6, U-8, U-10 Boys and Girls – Home to Dr Crokes
Sunday 5th 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
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.
Follow all our Bingo news on our newly launched Facebook page.
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:
16/06/2015 – Numbers drawn: 3, 8, 19, 27
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Noreen Ward c/o Paddy
€25 – Margaret Kelliher c/o Donal
€25 – Kitty Galvin c/o Paddy
€25 – Tommy O’Connor c/o Mark
€25 – John Cronin c/o Bingo
Next draw – 23/06/2015 – Jackpot €1,200
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
Session With
George O’Donnell
Profile: George O Donnell
Referee John Mitchel’s Club
Selector St. Brendan’s Board Senior Team
(Q): As a Juvenile player what was your greatest accomplishment?
(A): “It was great to be part of a team with your friends. Our team got to the U15 Championship final in 1991 but lost out to Laune Rangers. We won the U16 County final in 1992”.
(Q): Which Mentors/managers would you have looked up to as a Juvenile player?
(A): “Frank O Donnell, Tommy Sweeney, Karl Keohane and Denis Buckley to name but a few. They were the coaches that I trained and played under. They are all very good Mitchels people”.
(Q): What was one of your biggest disappointments as a Mitchel’s player/supporter?
(A): “I tore my cruciate ligament in a U16 game in Tarbert. This was a great disappointment to me as I didn’t get back playing until my last year at Minor level”.
(Q): What is the most satisfying thing about Gaelic football to you?
(A): “The most satisfying thing for me was the people that I’ve got to know and became good friends with. Many members of my family are also involved with the Club as players and mentors”.
(Q): If you could change a rule in Gaelic football what would that be?
(A): “I would change the pick up rule in the boys/men’s game. This rule slows the game considerably. Many players are picking it straight off the ground away and referees can’t always see this. I would change the rule so that players can pick it off the ground like in Ladies football”.
(Q): What other sports have you been involved in?
(A): “I played soccer and basketball but Gaelic football has always been my main sport”.
(Q): What was training and preparation for games like when you were a player?
(A): “The warm up before games wouldn’t have been as intensive as it is now. Training was almost all ball handling and kick passing that sort of thing. There wasn’t a great emphasis on stretching. Training was thorough it was quick and spritely”.
(Q): As a Referee what is the most challenging aspect of the game for you?
(A): “The most challenging aspect is how those on the side line interpret the rules.
Managers/mentors and parents alike can be very cynical towards referees.
The most important thing is to protect the players and explain to them what they are doing wrong. I also believe referees should let the game flow and to be fair at all times”.
(Q): What advice would you give to encourage more people to get involved in juvenile football?
(A): It has always been a great experience for me and very worthwhile. It’s great to see the players that you have coached go on to play at senior level. I would say to anyone wishing to get involved to grab it with both hands”.
(Q): What are your thoughts on the present and future of the Club?
(A): “Everything is going well at this present time. We have great numbers at Juvenile level.
We have had a number of successes to date in all levels in different competitions. Our Senior ladies won Div3 County League and are promoted to Div2 for next season. Our Senior men are doing well and have reached the Semi-final of the Intermediate Championship. We have good people at the club and there is great support for all the teams”.
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SYMPATHY
To the family of Nelius O’Sullivan, Shanakill and late of O’Rahilly’s Villas, Tralee
To the family of Brenda McMahon (nee Foley), The Glebe, Clounalour, Oakpark and formerly of Basin Vie, Tralee
To the family of James Campbell, Templeogue, Dublin, Mayo, London and Woodlee, Monavalley, Tralee
To the family of Davy Finn, Shanakill, Monalley and let’s of Mitchel’s Crescent
To the family of William Flanagan, Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
