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Our on field activities finally kicked off last weekend with a number of our teams in action in Coiste na nÓg competitions.
U12 Hurling
Tralee Parnells 1-07 Lixnaw 0-03
Round 1 of the U12 County league saw Tralee Parnells registered an away win in Lixnaw last Friday. With the benefit of a stiff breeze, the home team dominated possession and territory in first half. Lixnaw scoring changes were limited by a strong rear-guard action by Parnells defenders and goalkeeper. A long-range point by Tralee midfielder David Sargent just before the break meant the hosts lead by 2 points to 1 at half time. Tralee Parnell’s took control of the game in the third quarter. A goal by Connor McGibney, together with points by David Sargent (3) Luke Hanafin O’Meara (2) and Sean Sargent (1) saw Parnells build what turned out to be an unassailable lead. Lixnaw rallied in the final quarter but could only produce a single point. Final score Lixnaw 0-03 Tralee Parnells 1-07. There were many strong performances but the standout player was Tralee Parnells half back Brian Reidy
U14 Hurling
Parnells 3-09 Crotta 1-08
On a newly sodded Caherslee pitch, Tralee Parnells got their U14 Coiste na nOg campaign off to a winning start with a battling win against Crotta last Saturday on a perfect evening for hurling. Crotta got off to the better start and had a few points on the board before Parnells got off the mark. In fact it could have been worse only for a great penalty save by Cian Harris, which he deflected over the bar. Gradually Parnells got on top and goals from Will Somers and a great whipped effort by Odhran Kerins had the boys leading 2-6 0-5 at half time. Crotta hit a purple patch after half time and got within 3 points with a well taken goal. But Parnells didn’t lie down and with captain Seán Barrett covering every blade of grass, Parnells re-established their superiority. After peppering the Crotta goalmouth but unable to apply the required finish, another goal by Will Somers secured the victory Parnells deserved. After waiting so long to get back on the pitch, it was great to see the boys enjoying their hurling and working so well as a team. Next up Ballyduff away next Saturday.
Camogie
The camogie girls from U12s to Seniors are training hard in anticipation of the start of their upcoming competitions. Most of the fixtures are now published so dates for the diary are as follows:
U12 Camogie
We have entered 2 teams in U12 County League. Both teams will play on the same day. Proposed dates are as follows:
Round 1: Wed Aug 5th @ 7pm
Round 2: Wed Aug 19th @ 7pm
Round 3: Wed Sept 2nd @ 7pm
U14 Camogie
For the U14 County Championship, there will initially be a Divisional Playoff to grade the teams. This will be in blitz format where there will be 3 games on one night, Thurs July 30th from 6:30pm.
Following this playoff, there will be a league format:
Round 1: Thurs Aug 13th @ 7pm
Round 2: Thurs Aug 27th @ 7pm
Round 3: Thurs Sept 10th @ 7pm
A & B Finals: Sunday Sept 27th @ 4pm
U16 Camogie
U16 County Championship fixtures are as follows:
Round 2: Tues Aug 18th @ 7pm vs Causeway (away)
Round 3: Tues Sept 1st @ 7pm vs Killarney (home)
Round 2: Tues Sept 15th @ 7pm vs Sliabh Luachra (home)
Round 2: Tues Sept 22nd @ 7pm vs CillArd (away)
Semi-Finals: Tues Sept 29th @ 6:30pm
Finals: Sun Oct 11th
Inaugural Junior B Championship
Round 1: Sat Aug 8th @ 7pm vs Causeway (home)
Round 2: Sat Aug 22nd @ 7pm vs Causeway (away)
Final: Sun Sept 6th @ 6pmTralee Parnells U12s that defeated Lixnaw last Friday in Lixnaw.
Tralee Parnells U14s that defeated Crotta in Caherslee last Saturday.
