Academy Training
The club Academy training for U6s to U12s returns to Caherslee (V92X025) this Friday evening starting at 6pm. Those who have not tried hurling before are always very welcome to come along and give it a go. Hurleys and helmets will be supplied by the club for the first few weeks.
Membership
Anybody who has not yet registered can still do so via the official GAA application foireann.ie (same as last year) and select Tralee Parnells. There are various membership options available. The fees remain the same as last year. For any issues/queries contact either of the club registrars: Kieran Fitzgerald 086 283 5906 or Lynda Harris 087 282 0448. Thank you.
Scór na bPáistí
Congratulations to Michael and Sarah Broughton, Cian Trant and Anna Spring who were victorious in depending the club’s title at the recent County Final in Currow. Congratulations and best of luck in the upcoming Munster competition.
U15 Feile:
Tralee Parnells U15s played their Feile qualifying competition in Caherslee last Friday evening. After a great victory over St Brendans in the first match 1-5 to 1-4, they played a strong Crotta side in their second game and went down on a scoreline of Parnells 1-3 Crotta 1-7 after a great battle. Their final match was against Ballyheigue and after a dominant performance in the 1st half by Ballyheigue, Parnells rallied in the 2nd half but just came up short. Final score Parnells 1-2 Ballyheigue 0-11. Parnells now go on to play in the Division 2 Semi-Finals next Sunday vs Kenmare/Kilgarvan. Well done to team and mentors. Thank you to all the volunteers who provided refreshments during the evening.
Senior Hurling
Tralee Parnells 1-19 Causeway 1-15
Last Friday evening in Caherslee under lights, in round three of division one of the Co Senior Hurling League, Parnells got their first points of the campaign with a hard fought but well deserved victory over Causeway. Following a narrow 1st round loss to Kilmoyley (and a bye in Round 2), Parnells were keen to make amends. There was nothing much between the sides after the 1st half with Causeway in a narrow lead having raised the only green flag.
Half Time: Tralee Parnells 0-8 Causeway 1-7
In the second half, Parnells started brighter but were guilty of a number of wides. As with the first half, Eddie Sheehy was tormenting Causeway with his mazy runs from midfield. A fine long range point from Cathal Dunne, as well as scores from debutant Dan Maloney, Cillian Litchfield and Oisin O’Brien were keeping Parnells in the game. A looping effort from the left wing from O’Brien deceived the Causeway keeper and it ended in the back of the net to put Parnells in the lead. Though Causeway were shooting some fine points of their own, the Parnells defence was solid, aided with the introduction of Rory Reen midway through the second half. A fine score from Darragh Reen and a number of converted frees from Dan Maloney, who took over the free-taking duties after Gearoid O’Doherty went off, kept the home side ahead and ensured that Parnells would register their first ever Division 1 league victory over North Kerry opposition. There won’t be much time to enjoy the win as Parnells are away to Ballyduff next Friday night on the centenary weekend of the formation of the North Kerry Hurling Board.
Final Score: Tralee Parnells 1-19 Causeway 1-15
1. D. Quirke 2. Niall Cassidy 3. Darragh Keane (capt) 4. Ben Cullinane 5. Ruairí O’Sullivan 6. Tadhg Reen 7. Cathal Dunne 8. Garry Lynch 9. Eddie Sheehy 10. Darragh Reen 11. Cillian Litchfield 12. Oisin O’Brien 13.Dan Maloney 14. Gearoid O’Doherty 15. Tadhg Brick
Subs Used: Ronan Gilsenan; Rory Reen; Andrew Morrissey
Following the match, a presentation was made to Mark Ryall on his “retirement” from the Parnells Senior Team. The presentation, a specially commissioned plaque carved by Cian Harris, was made to Mark by the youngest member of the Parnells Senior panel, Dan Maloney. Club Chairman Dermot Reen thanked Mark for the many years of service to the club both on and off the field.
Return Reuse Recycle
If you have any old hurleys, helmets or skorts that you would like to donate back to the club please contact Suzanne 087 2959166
Kerry Camogie
Hard luck to the Kerry U16’s who lost out to Kildare at the weekend by the narrowest of margins. Kerry have finished in fourth place and qualify for the All Ireland B semi final against Laois (who finished 1st). This semi final will take place on Monday 21st April (Laois will have home advantage).
Kildare(2nd) now go on to play Carlow(third) in the other semi final. Parnells are well represented on the Kerry squad with players Jessica Leen, Emma Gaynor, Georgia Kennedy, Siofra Murphy, Aoibheann Hennessy, Evie O Sullivan and Sarah Chute and Ken Leen on the management team.
North Kerry Hurling Board Centenary
The North Kerry Hurling Board was founded in Lixnaw in April 1925 and it will celebrate its Centenary with the following events from 11 – 13 April
Friday, 11 April, 7.30pm – a Centenary Mass at Lixnaw Church on to be celebrated by former Kilmoyley and Kerry hurler Rev. Maurice Brick. All are welcome.
Saturday, 12 April, 7.00pm – Centenary Banquet at The Rose Hotel, Tralee. Among the invited guests are the Uachtarán of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns and all surviving past Officers of the North Kerry Hurling Board, together with representatives of each of the North Kerry Hurling Clubs. By invitation.
Sunday, 13 April, 12 noon– Special full delegate meeting of the North Kerry Hurling Board to be followed by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Hermitage Park, Lixnaw. All are welcome.
