CONVENTION
The annual convention was held on Saturday last in the clubhouse in Boherbee.
Chairperson Brid McElligott, Vice-Chair Pat Costello and Juvenile Secretary Joan O’Sullivan all retired from their positions on the Day.
Incoming Chairman Matthew Moloney paid tribute to Brid, Pat and Joan and listed some of the accolade that occurred during their eleven year tenure.
These included the introduction of our Summer Camp (2005), Introduction of a club coach (2007), U-14 team win Kerry Feile and represent Kerry in Cavan (2008), Re-Introduction of ladies football into John Mitchels (2008), Back to back Division one U-16 County league titles (2009, 2010), Back to back Division one Minor County league titles (2011, 2012), First Town Championship title in 30 years (2012), Relocation from Boherbee to Ballyseedy (4 acres to 29 acres) debt free (2013), All-Ireland title at u-14 level (2014).
Club President Ted Fitzgerald also paid tribute to the outgoing officers and stated that they would forever be part of John Mitchels folklore.
The following officers were elected for 2015:
Club President – Ted Fitzgerald,
Vice Presidents – John Dalton, Michael Kelliher, Noel Dalton, Denis Fitzgerald, Fr. John O’ Donoghue, Niall Sheehy (snr), Paddy O’Mahony, Bertie Flynn.
Chairman – Matthew Moloney
Vice Chairman – Noel O’Connor
Secretary – Claire Connolly
Juvenile Secretary – John McEniry
PRO – Teresa Deane
Treasurers – John O’Halloran, Cora McElligott
Development Officers – Dan O’Connor, Rory Kilgallen
County Board Delegate – John G Fitzgerald
Coiste Tra Li Delegate – Denis Fitzgerald
Child Welfare Officer – Mary Jo Connolly
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Officer – Denis Fitzgerald
Trustees – Fred Lynch, John Dalton, Seamus Roche & Ted Fitzgerald.
SENIOR MEN
Coiste Tra li Championship
The Coiste Tra Li championship semi-final is fixed for Sunday December 7th
SENIOR LADIES
The team was defeated by Finuge/St Senans in the final of the North Kerry league on Saturday last; this game bought the season which began in February last to a close.
The ladies had 61 training sessions and played 23 games. In October they were crowned Junior B county Champions and as a result of this they will play in the Junior A championship in 2015. Well done to all involved on a great season.
U-16 & U-14 & U-12
Plans are underway for the end of season presentation night which will take place shortly, as soon as the date is finalised, parents will be informed by teamer text.
U-16, U-14 & U-12 LADIES
There will be a presentation night shortly where the girls will be presented with the various medals won during the season; parents will be notified of the details well in advance.
BINGO
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday and Sunday nights. 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
11/11/2014
No winner
Numbers 01, 02, 10, 19
€100 Anne McEvoy c/o Mark
€25 Mary Kerins c/o Bingo
€25 Kitty Galvin c/o Paddy
€25 Pat O’Brien c/o Bertie
€25 Brendan O’Mahony c/o Brendan
€25 Declan Connolly c/o Bertie
Next draw 18/11/2014
Jackpot €5,900-00
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Austin Stacks on their victory over Ballincollig in the Munster semi-final on Sunday last.
SYMPATHY
To the family of Patrick Kirby, Late of Racecourse Lawn, Tralee
To the family of Willie Ryle, Somerville, The Spá, Tralee
