Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

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U7 Hurling

Braving the unpredictable weather our under 7’s were delighted to be back training on the familiar ground of Caherslee on Friday. This week there was a strong emphasis on perfecting our pick up and pucking skills, the hours of practice at home is really starting to show in these players and the coaches were very impressed.

As always training was sealed with the infamous match to display those well honed hurling skills. Well done to this week’s players of the week Fionn Hegarty & James Higgins O’Sullivan and last weeks players of the week Aidan Kelly & Darragh Moriarty. Well done boys.

U8 Camogie

On Wednesday night our U8 Camogie players welcomed Abbeykillix to Caherslee. Our girls started strong and played well from the start. We were up against great competition. The energy levels were high and our girls really got stuck in and didn’t stop pushing forward.

We also have two Rosebuds in our team this year, Lilly McDonald and Hannah Hobbert wishing them the best of luck in this year’s Rose of Tralee! Well done to everyone involved, thanks to Abbeykillix for travelling and to our referees Óran and Shauna.

U10 Camogie

The girls had a great night of hurling on Wednesday as they hosted Abbeykilix in Caherslee. Parnells started slow but by the third quarter were clocking scores on the board and finished strong against a competitive Abbeykilix side.

The girls showed great skill and determination and it was a very impressive match to watch. Well done to all the girls and a massive thanks to Abbeykilix for the visit – a pleasure as always to host. Thanks also to lana our referee on the night.

Tralee Parnells U9s who took part in a blitz in Kilmoyley on Friday night

U9 Hurling

Well done to our U9s who played three 11-a-side matches against Kilmoyley, Abbeydorney and St Brendans in Kilmoyley last Friday night. This was probably the first time this bunch of players would have played on pitches that size and they performed really well displaying great skills and fighting to the end in every match. Well done boys!

The Parnells U14 Amber team who had a win over Killarney

U14 Camogie

Our U14 Amber team had a fantastic win on Tuesday night against Killarney.  Both teams showed great skill on the night but Parnells seemed to bring all they have been learning to the game with unbelievable teamwork to bring the final score to 3.3  to 3.1.  Well done girls!!  A fantastic performance.

The Tralee Parnells squad with the Lee Strand Coiste na nÓg Under 15 Division 1 league trophy

U15 Hurling

The U15 boys yet again were up against Ballyduff in another final on Sunday.  This time it was the County League final and the match was held in Abbeydorney.  This was another very close affair with the sides level at half time 1-6 to 0-9.

In the second half Ballyduff fought hard to lead for most of game.  However, a goal in the last few minutes by Eoin Costelloe sealed another victory for the team.  Final score: Parnells 2-11 Ballyduff 2-9.   This match marks the end of a very enjoyable and successful season for this group of players and management. Well done all.

Buster Fundraiser

There was a great turnout at the Kingdom Greyhound track on Saturday.  There was plenty of action on and off the track with live music, kids skills zone, face painting, lucky dip, tiny tots racing and a relay race for the older kids.

Congratulations to Camel Spring the winner of our best dressed lady prize and to Mikey McCarthy the winner of our best dressed gent.

Congratulations also to Rose Horgan who had the ticket with the winning combination in the buster race.

The club are very grateful to all of the local businesses kindly sponsored this fundraiser.  A special thank you our main sponsor The Kerry Wedding Store & Bridal Boutique.

Lotto

Tickets on sale for our Lotto draw. Remember, the jackpot is €1000 and for just €5 you can be in with three chances of having the winning combination.  You also have a chance to win one of the lucky dip prizes of €25.  Play via the Clubforce app or follow the link at https://traleeparnells.gaa.ie. All support is greatly appreciated, thank you.