John Mitchels GAA Club News

Co League 2018 – Round 4 John Mitchels v St Mary’s
We played St Mary’s in Round 4 of the Co League at home last Saturday evening. Conditions were perfect with a slight breeze in favour of St Mary’s in the 1st half.

John Mitchels raced into an early lead with a point from play within 30 seconds from Alan O’Donoghue which was followed by points from Conor Hurley, a converted free from James Duggan and a point from play from Niall Sheehy.

It took 14 minutes into the game before St Mary’s registered a score which was a converted free from Daniel Daly. Bryan Costello scored a point from play which was followed by a St  Mary’s point from play by Paul O’Donoghue. This left the score at 0-05 to 0-02 in favour of Mitchels after the 1st quarter.

Alan O’Donoghue edged us ahead by a further point but the remainder of the 1st half was dominated by St Mary’s by scoring 2-04. The goals were scored by Jack Daly and Daniel Daly and Mitchels could only manage 1 point from play by James Duggan. Leaving the half time score John Mitchels 0-07 St Mary’s 2-06.

The 2nd half opened with a point from play by Daniel Daly stretching St Mary’s lead to 6 points. With a mountain to climb, Mitchels rallied with 3 points in a trot all by frees. St Mary’s steadied the ship with a Bryan Sheehan free which was followed by a point from play from Alan O’Donoghue leaving the scoreline John Mitchels 0-11, St Mary’s  2-08 heading into the final quarter.

With the margin down to 3 points Mitchels rose their game again with a converted free from Mikey Kelliher. St Mary’s replied with a point from play by Daniel Daly. Mitchels dominated the remainder of the game with points from play by Wayne Duggan, James Duggan and Alan O’Donoghue to level the match. Final Score John Mitchels  0-15, St Mary’s 2-09.

Round 5 Kerins O’Rahillys v John Mitchels May 27th @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 6 John Mitchels v Killarney Legion June 10th @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 7 John Mitchels v An Ghaeltacht June 17th @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 8 Dr Crokes v John Mitchels July 1st @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 9 John Mitchels v Rathmore July 15th @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 10 Spa Killarney v John Mitchels July 29th @ 2.00 p.m.
Round 11 John Mitchels v Glenbeigh/Glencar August 12th tbc
1st Team has Home advantage
Round 1 Beaufort 2-14  John Mitchels 0-13
Round 2 John Mitchels 1-13 Dingle 0-09
Round 3 Templenoe 0-12 John Mitchels 1-09
Round 4 John Mitchels 0-15 St Mary’s 2-09

Co.  Junior Football Leagues 2018
Group 1   Fixtures @ 7.30 pm (First named = Home Venue)
Round 1. 18th May     Glenflesk​   v​   John Mitchels                                                                                                                                   Round 2.  1st June       Spa ​  v  John Mitchels
Round 3.  8th June      John Mitchels  v  ​Killarney Legion​
Round 4.  22nd June   John Mitchels   ​v​ Glenflesk
Round 5. 6th July         John Mitchels​​  v. Beaufort     ​

SENIOR LADIES:
Senior ladies training Wednesday’s at 8pm and Friday’s at 7pm. If anyone would like to give it a go please contact Tanya on 0876258737. New members always welcome.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
Club Membership of John Mitchels for 2018 is now due
Membership fees are as follows:
Patron Membership €160
Ex-Pats €160
which includes
– Adult Membership
– Entry to the weekly Lotto and
– Free Admission to all home County League Games

Adult membership €60
O.A.P €20
Students/Juveniles €30
Family – 2 Adults with 2 Children €150

George Lowe Registrar will be available to collect Membership Fees between 7.30-8.30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Stephen Brosnan, Juvenile Registrar will be available to collect Juvenile Membership Fees between 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon on Sunday Mornings.

It is essential that all Juveniles are registered. Unregistered Players are not covered by the GAA Insurance Scheme. Closing date for registration is March 31st 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTICE SCÓR:
Anyone interested in taking part in Scór na bPáistí and Scór na nÓg, please contact: Paul Barden (087) 2125045
Also, any Adult interested in
Ø Singing
Ø Dancing
Ø Taking part in Quizes
Should also contact Paul The Group will endeavor to bring the Club back into the Scór Competition

U8s:
John Mitchels U8 boys and girls had a great session on Sunday last. We started everyone off with a good warm up followed by some drills and finished with 2 cracking games. We also had two new members join us this week and it was great to see them get a big welcome from the rest of the group and enjoy the fun and games. Remember folks everyone welcome at our juvenile academy.
Training continues next Sunday morning from 10.30am to 12.00pm until then kids keep on practicing!!

SPRING CLEANOUT – CLOTHES FUNDRAISER:
John Mitchels are commencing their Clothes Collection again for 2018 so please donate any unwanted Clothes and Textiles (clean re-wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted) Where possible please donate at least 3+ bags – this really does raise much needed funds for our Club. Please drop items to the the Complex, Ballyseedy.

LOTTO:
08/05/2018 Numbers Drawn 8, 15, 16, 23
Jackpot €3,600 Not Won
Consolation Prize Winners
€100 –  Anthony Clifford c/o Patrons
€25 –    Paul Coffey c/o Helen
€25 –    Eddie O’Reilly c/o Donal
€25 –    Michéal Kerins c/o Paddy
Next Draw 15/05/2018 Jackpot €3,600

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.

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. MERCHANDISE: Please note that all club merchandise is now available for purchasing only through Henneberys Sports Shop, Ashe St, Tralee and is no longer for sale at our complex in Ballyseedy. Please also note that our Club colours are – Green and Gold Jerseys, White togs and Green and Gold socks.

CONDOLENCES:
To the family of Bernadette (Netta) O’Connell, (née O’Buacháin), Edenderry, Co Offaly and formerly of Tralee
To the family of Eamon O’Brien, O’Rahillys Villas, Tralee
To the family of John (Johnny) Baily, Bayview, Ballyard, Tralee and Florida
To the family of Martha Brassil, Caherslee, Tralee
To the family of Pat Joe Kearney, Manor West, Tralee and formerly of Ardfert
To the family of James Horgan, Ballymacthomas, Ballymac, Tralee and Wembley, Middlesex, England
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE