Club Notes 23rd May 2022

SENIOR MEN

John Mitchels played a vital home game to Na Gaeil in sunny Ballyseedy with some wind.

Final score on day John Mitchels winning 3-8 to 1-9

Half time score 2-6 to 5 points with goals coming from Mikey Walsh captain on the day and Cian Holden.

This was an excellent team display by the boys in Green and Gold.

Big thank you to home support from John Mitchels Senior Management Team and also to Brendan O Mahony for his assistance.

Next up Listowel Emmets away.

JUNIOR MEN

The Juniors played a tough game against Firies Friday night at home. They missed a few goal chances which was the difference in the end.

Great effort by both teams on the night.

Final score
John Mitchels 0-13
Firies 5-10

Next fixture home game V Listowel on Friday 27th throw in at 7.30pm
Please show your support

SENIOR LADIES

Our senior ladies were due to play Beale away Sunday last but due to bereavement the game was postponed.

The girls next game is June 26th away to Glenflesk.

Training Continues on Sundays at 12pm.

All new players welcome

UNDER 17 BOYS

Minors are playing Milltown/ Castlemaine 7pm at Home Thursday night in the Central League, Training continues Tuesday and Friday evenings

U16 GIRLS

Training for U16 ladies continues this Monday evening from 6.00-7.00pm in preparation for upcoming North Kerry League

All newcomers welcome.

UNDER 15 BOYS

John Mitchels u15 training continues Monday and Thursday with no fixtures released yet for the central league. We will train away until the start of competition and we need as many training as possible going forward to be competitive

U14 GIRLS

With the break between competitions, the John Mitchels u14 girls team have been working hard in training, sharpening up their kicking and skills ahead of the County League.

Thanks to the u16 John Mitchels players who have been drafted in for training sessions. Training is going well, with some very competitive games, not least last Thursday and Monday, which saw the players working hard.

UNDER 13 BOYS

Both U13s teams games were rescheduled this week so no matches to report on. Our lads returned to training on Friday following a short break and all were glad to be back.

Training will be confirmed later in the week as the B team have a rescheduled fixture on Wednesday, while both teams will be in action against Na Gaeil next Sunday in Phase 2 Round 2 of the County League.

FIXTURES

John Mitchels B v Firies B @ Ballyseedy, Wednesday May 25th, 7pm

Na Gaeil B v John Mitchels B @ Killeen, Sunday May 29th, 5.30pm

Na Gaeil A v John Mitchels A  @ Killeen, Sunday May 29th, 7pm

U12 Girls.

The Under 12 girls were away to Firies last Wednesday night where they put up a strong performance against a tough opposition but unfortunately missed out on the victory by a single point.

Firies 1-5
John Mitchels 1-4

The girls recommenced training on Sunday morning and had an intense training session and are looking forward to welcoming Spa at home on Wednesday evening, throw in at 7:15.  All support welcome.

UNDER 11 BOYS

Our U11 boys put in two great shifts on Thursday night and Sunday morning. Anthony got the sleepy heads awake and gave the boys an ‘Ultimate Hell Week’, hill session and Aaron put them through their paces with some fundamental movement and drills.

We had 2 very competitive games with a strong emphasis on tackling. Phase 2 of the County League will resume on Thursday 2 June.

We will train Thursday night at 6pm on the Astro and we will take a break next Sunday morning due to a club coaching workshop.

U8/U10/GIRLS

We had 25 girls training on Sunday last and it was a really great session.  The coaches have noticed huge improvements from both u8 and u10 girls.

The girls worked on a kicking drill and then straight into hand passing which came into use straight away during their game.

The girls were due to play Churchill on Wednesday last but was postponed due to bad weather conditions.

The coaches are working hard to get the girls as many game time as possible, so stayed tuned for further details.

UNDER 9 BOYS

John Mitchels U9 Boys put in another great training session on Sunday last in preparation for our away game to Spa later in the week.

This week we once again played very small sided games to make sure everyone is included & gets on the ball as much as possible before we play our normal 7 a side. Great to see improvements every week but as we keep saying “Keep practicing during the week”

We are away to Spa later this week with more details to follow via text. Training takes a break on Sunday due to a club coaching course and of course the Kerry V Limerick Final.

All Newcomers Welcome

UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS

The under 7 boys and girls had a great training session Sunday morning. Numbers are improving each week which is fantastic.

The weather held out for the boys and girls so  they all went home happy.

There is no training next Sunday due to a Club Coaching Course.

Next training session will be Sunday June 5th.

New players are always welcome.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun.

LOTTO

The John Mitchels first live draw took place on Sunday May 22nd at Ballyseedy at 11am.

The draw was done by Paddy O Mahony and Rory Kilgallen Senior along with George Lowe and Chairperson Brid McElligott.

Thanks also to the lotto committee Claire Connolly, Joanne Noonan, Mark Noonan and George Lowe.

The numbers drawn were 26, 04, 09, 06.

Lucky dip winners were:

€25 – Megan Noonan

€25 – Mark McEvoy

€25 – Rory Kilgallen

€25 – Mike Buckley

Best of luck to all and we would like to thank everyone for their support.

You can now play our lotto by visiting: bit.ly/3LIAIYu.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchels and SVP. All donations welcome.

CLUB WALKWAY

Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.

BOOT CLUB

Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.

SUNDAY MORNING FOR CLUB MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS

We welcome all our club members, supporters and parents/family members to our lounge room every Sunday where they can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee while training takes place. Take the opportunity to catch up on club matters and enjoy some conversation in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS

If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist

MEMBERSHIP

Our membership is now reopened again for the coming season. Sign up through the following link  https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Club Registrar Georgie Lowe is also at Ballyseedy every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon to take membership if this option works better for new and existing members..

SYMPATHY

On behalf of all in John Mitchels we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of the following:

Pat (Christine Patricia) Tuohy, Curravough South, Tralee, Kerry.

Eileen Nolan, Late of Rae Street and Caherslee, Tralee, Kerry.

Margaret Larkin (née Moriarty), Mountain Close, Balloonagh, Tralee, Kerry.

Bridget Gaynor, Casements Avenue, Tralee, Kerry.

Noreen Quirke (née Lyons), Ballymullen, Tralee, Kerry.

Darren McKenzie Vass, Ardroe, Ballyroe, Tralee, Kerry.

Sheila Hanafin (née Burrows), Mitchels Avenue, Tralee and formerly of The Staff Barracks, Boherbee, Tralee, Kerry.

Noreen O’Connor (née O’Riordan), Racecourse Lawn, Tralee, Kerry / Ballydesmond, Cork.

Shaun Arthur, Connolly Park, Tralee & late of Derrinacaheraugh, Kenmare, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry.

Mary Cronin (née Fitzgerald), Knockardtry, Castleisland, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry.

Ina Gleasure, Hillview Drive, Tralee, Kerry / Kilflynn, Kerry.

Derry Vereker,Cork Road, Mallow, Cork / Tralee, Kerry