Hurling Workshop
Tralee Parnells are hosting a hurling & camogie workshop in Kerins O’Rahilly’s clubhouse (upstairs) this Friday 26th January at 7:30pm. The workshop will be facilitated by John Griffin, former Kerry hurling captain and former Kerry hurling GDA. We invite everyone with an interest in developing hurling & camogie in Tralee in general to attend – membership of the club is not required.
To allow us prepare for the workshop, we would like to understand the views of all our members so we are asking everyone (whether you are free to attend or not) to complete a questionnaire, which you can access at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNL6h0yerFnnMTiGEBh3RLIXMsWz47B75QhRUtspgzG4qnJA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Scór na nÓg
The Scór na nÓg county competition takes place on Feb 2nd. Winners will progress to the Munster competition which will take place in Autumn. The parents of any club musicians or budding actors who might be interested in taking part and having the honour of representing the club should contact Damien Kissane on 083 0486976 before the 25th Jan.
The Events for Scór include:
Figure/Ceilí Dancing
Solo Singing
Ballad Group
Recitation/ Scèalaìocht
Novelty act/ Nuachleas
Instrumental Music
Set Dancing
Table Quiz.
Last One Standing
This year we will run a Last One Standing competition based on the Division 1 National Hurling League. To enter, select a team from either group A or B in each round of the competition. If your selection wins you progress to the next week. Lose or draw and you are out. Participants must pick from alternative groups in each round, if you pick from Group A in week 1 you must pick from Group B in week 2…etc. The cash prize will depend on the number of entries but will have a guaranteed minimum of €250. Entries cost €10 each, contact Stephen Morrissey before 3rd February on 085 1098780 to enter.
Membership
Membership for the 2024 season is now open – all members can register via foireann.ie (same as last year) and select Tralee Parnells. There are various membership options available.
Fees for 2024 remain the same as 2023 and are as follows:
Nursery (U7 Boys and U8 Girls) – €30
Juvenile Player (U9 to U18) – €70
Student Player (Players over 18 who are full time students) – €80
Adult Player – €110
Family (2 Adults + 4 Juveniles) – €200
Family (2 Adults + 4 (Juveniles and/or Students)) – €300
Non-Playing Adult – €40
Non-Playing Juvenile – €30
Non-Playing Adult + Lotto for 12 months – €100
National Club Draw
We would ask all club members to return the National Club Draw tickets as soon as possible. This is our first fundraiser of the new season and any and all support will be most welcome. Thank you to those that have already returned their tickets. The draw includes some fabulous prizes including a new car and various All Ireland Weekend packages.
Every Step Counts challenge
The Munster GAA – Every Step Counts challenge is now well underway. The challenge promotes health and wellbeing within every GAA club and community as part of the Ireland Lights Up campaign. As a Healthy Club Gold member, Tralee Parnells is pleased to be associated with this campaign. Every club that clocks up 4000km between 8th January – 12th February will be included in a prize draw to win €2,500 for the club. To register, download the MyLife by Irish Life App to your phone or mobile device and sign-up, selecting Tralee Parnells as your club. If you registered last year, you just have to join the challenge again this year.
Club Social – Save the Date
The Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club social will take place on Saturday 24th February next in The Rose Hotel. If last year is anything to go by, this promises to be a great night. Guests of honour will be the Mens Senior Hurling Team, who will be presented with their Co. League and Intermediate Championship medals and the U15 Camogie squad who won the All-Ireland Feile title in Roscommon last June.
Sponsorship
As the club grows, and as we prepare for our first season in Senior Championship hurling, we would welcome any offer of sponsorship from local businesses. Please contact any member of the committee to discuss in confidence.
Club AGM
The Club Secretary role remains vacant after our AGM last November. This is a critical role in the club. If there is anyone who would be interested in this role, please contact the club chairman Stephen Buttimer or any member of the club Executive. Main requirements of the role is to be PC literate with regular access to email.
