Weekly Notes 22-6-22

With almost 30 players in attendance it was a very busy training session for Tralee Parnells under 7’s last Friday evening. There was a buzz of excitement in the air with talk of their upcoming match against Crotta on Monday evening, these young players are definitely looking forward to showing their supporters the benefits of the hard work they have put in at training. Congratulations to this week’s player of the week Tomás Kelleher, well done Tomás.

The U8’s had a fantastic training session in Caherslee as there was a great display of skill by all of the girls. This week the coaches added an obstacle course which proved to be a big hit. Every girl gave 100 % in the training session. This weeks player of the week is Clara Kate O Connor, well done Clara Kate.

  

Our U9s played Crotta in Caherslee on Tuesday evening.  It was great to see so many playing and enjoying themselves. Well done to all the boys who put in a great display of skill and effort.

Congratulations to the U12 Amber team who played a highly contested league game against Cillard on Monday night in Caherslee. It was a nail biting game which was hugely exciting. All the training and practice was very evident. Well done to all the players.

Great effort by the Amber team against visiting team Ballyduff in Round 2 of the u14 County League. We battled hard from the very start, won some great balls and carried the ball forward putting pressure on the visitors. They were a stronger side but we can be proud that we worked hard as a team & succeeded in keeping the pressure on. Onwards & upwards to the next round!

The GAA Scór na bPáistí competitions for primary school children will soon get under way. We would like to hear from parents of any younger club members who would like to have some fun and represent Parnells in any of the competitions: Figure/Ceilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Storytelling, Ballad Group, Stage Presentation, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing or Table Quiz.  If interested, please contact our Scór officer Damien on 083 048 6976

There are still some places available for the club Summer camp for boys and girls aged 5 to 13.  The camp will run from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st of July, 10 to 1pm. Non-members are welcome.  Hurleys and helmets will be available to borrow from the club.  Come along and give hurling a try. Check our social media pages for the booking link

The U15 boys will leave Tralee on Friday afternoon as they head for the Royal County for the Feile finals.  The venue has moved to St. Patrick’s GAA Club in Stamullin.  The group matches will take place on Saturday morning with .  We hope that as many friends and supporters of the club can come along to support the boys on this momentous day for this group of players and for the club.  Everybody at the club wishes the very best of luck to all the boys and to Brian and his management team next weekend.  Parnells abu ! Remember, the gofundme page to support the cost of sending the team to Meath for the weekend is still active. Anybody who would like to show their support can do so at: https://bit.ly/TPFeile

It was another busy week for club members representing our county. Well done to the Kerry U14 academy squad who had wins over Wicklow and Laois at the weekend in O’Moore Park, Laois. Parnells were represented by manager Brian Sargent and players Kyle Benson, Christian Kennedy, Luke Hanafin and David Sargent.