Fixtures
Another busy week for Tralee Parnells. The girls u12s played Killarney in Glenflesk, the boys under 12s hosted the under 12 blitz, the 11s played at home to Crotta, the 8s played in the second of 2 Ballyduff blitzes, with the 6s on an outing to Abbeydorney.
Camogie
Our girls had their first ever club away camogie fixture, on their visit to Glenflesk on Saturday the 31st. Coaches Ann-Marie and Carmel were delighted with the progress of this panel and told the team they saw a marked all around improvement since the opening fixture. The home team made good use of early dominance and went ahead by two goals, but Parnells bounced back and a good team move was finished to the net by Clodagh O Sullivan, to leave the teams just a goal apart at the interval.
The Tralee Parnells Under 12 Camogie Team who played Killarney in their first ever away fixture.
The second half saw end to end play, but the Killarney girls took their chances better and increased their lead. However the Parnells players did not give up and a threatening move down the left wing culminated in a penalty that was expertly struck by Clodagh Begley, giving the 3 on the line no chance.
It was a great finish to a strong team performance and if Parnells continue to improve at this rate the future of camogie on Tralee looks promising. On the day all players showed great commitment and improved skills and all are deserving of credit, including Hannah who started in goal, through Saoirse who was part of a battling defence and on to Eimear and the other forwards who kept up the attacking threat. Next up for this panel is a blitz with opposition from Killard, Causeway and Killarney.
Coaching in Tralee Primary Schools
Parnells under 10 coach Joe Brennan will start coaching in Caherleaheen Primary School and Scoil Mhic Easmainn. This will be a four week duration every Friday where Joe will coach 5th and 6th class children. It is hope this will be the first of many such opportunities for local children to get an opportunity to try hurling. Any school that is interested should please contact a club officer.
Under 15s and 13s League
Parnells under 13 B North Kerry fixtures kick off with a trip to Kilmoyley on the 13th of June. The 15s host Ardfert on the 19th.
