Well Done Under 16 Boys:
One point win Friday evening for our U16 boys against Kilmoyley in the 1/4 final of the Championship Plate.
With Kilmoyley going down to 14 men in the first half, Parnells had the extra legs to rack up a 6 point margin halfway through the second period.
But this lead seemed to be if anything a handicap, as the Parnells fluency faltered and the Kilmoyley attack found gaps to run in two goals to make it a tight encounter in the closing minutes.
In the end Parnells hung on for a one point win in a tense finish. For this group of players this was a sweet if uncomfortably close win, especially in light of going down by a similar small margin in the division 2 league decider against the same opposition earlier in the season.
Next up Parnells face Ballyduff, so no doubt another stiff challenge awaits on Friday
Parnells Players Don Kerry Colours:
Congratulations to all the Parnells players who lined out for Kerry over the weekend. On Saturday Parnells girls traveled with the under 16 team to Clare where Kerry played 4 Camogie matches.
On Sunday there were was action at 3 venues. The under 16 boys hosted a tournament in Killarney which the won, with 3 Parnells players in action.
Saoirse, Caoimhe, Shona and Clodagh traveled to Waterford where they all got game time at the Munster Camogie Blitz, including a great win over Tipperary. In North Kerry the under 14 boys with a number of Parnells players, competed against a visiting Cork side.
Successful Tralee Parnells Summer Camp:
There are some great action shots online from the lads in Tralee Today of our Tralee Parnells summer camp.
Over 50 boys and girls gathered at the GAA grounds in Caherslee this past week. All were welcome to take part and learn new skills and the kids, ranging in age from six to 14.
“They were learning different skills in hurling and played some matches. They really enjoyed it,” said David O’Dea, Hurling Games Development Administrator. The club will have our Cúl Camp from August 14 to August 18 at Caherslee and all are welcome, even if they never picked up a hurley before.
County Minor Hurling League:
Recent County Minor hurling league results. Abbeydorney/Parnells 4-16 to Ballyduff 0-14. Abbeydorney/Parnells 4-21 to Ballyheigue 0-14
One Club:
The GAA is pleased to announce the publication of new ‘One Club’ Guidelines aimed at streamlining the activities of the GAA, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association and enhancing further co-operation.
The new guidelines which was endorsed by the GAA’s Central Council on Saturday June 17 and by the LGFA and the Camogie Association.
The new guidelines suggest best practice under the following headings: Structure and Governance, Coaching and Games Development, Finance and Fundraising and Our Games Our Code. The full OneClubGuildlines document is published online.
Summer Street League:
The Camogie Summer Street League continued again on Friday with the second match of the series. The girls again enjoyed the game and it was a good chance for players from the different older age teams to play together.
gaa-now:
GAANOW is a new online video platform available worldwide on GAA.ie which houses in-game clips, weekend round-up packages, archive footage and other bespoke content. For more details visit www.gaa.ie/gaa-now
No Large Bags Or Backpacks Into Croke Park:
Following a review of safety procedures with the relevant statutory authorities, Croke Park can confirm that as of Sunday, 25 June 2017, patrons are not permitted to take large bags and backpacks into the stadium for all match day and concert events. Smaller bags (no bigger than A4 – 8.27in/21cm × 11.7/ 29.7cm) will be permitted but may be subject to searches and patrons are urged not to bring bags at all where possible.
