U18 North Kerry B Championship Final
Tralee Parnells 3-6 Abbeydorney/Causeway 1-15
On a wet night in Caherslee under lights last Friday evening, Parnells U18s were defeated in the final of the North Kerry B Championship after a fine performance which ultimately came up just short. The visitors raced into an early lead and dominated the 1st half with their forward line proving difficult to handle for the Parnells backs. By the 23rd minute, Abbeydorney/Causeway were 13 points clear but Parnells came back into the game towards the end of the 1st half with a great goal by Dan Maloney to give them some hope as they trailed by 8 points, 1-10 1-2. As with previous matches, the Parnells lads roused themselves for the 2nd half and dominated possession. A goal by sub Brian Reidy and another by Dan Maloney, who finished with 2-2, and 3 frees from Will Somers had the lads within 3 points but time eventually ran out. They can be very proud of their performance and the attitude they showed in this and all the matches. Thanks to families and all the supporters for coming out to support the lads in poor weather conditions.
Senior Hurling
Our Senior hurlers play Dr Crokes in the semi-final of the South Kerry Championship at 12 noon in Killarney next Sunday 29th October. Following that it's all systems go for the Munster Junior Hurling ¼ Final vs The Banner from Clare on Saturday 4th November at 1:30pm. This match will be played in John Mitchels in Tralee so we would hope we will have a large home support to cheer on the lads. Ticket details in next week's notes.
Congratulations to Parnells camogie players Sarah Chute, Sophie Brick, Evie O'Sullivan, Aoibhinn Hennessy and Abby Crowley who were part of the Tralee District u13 football panel who won the County Final against West Kerry and to all our players who received their Junior Certificate results last week. Well done to all.
Best of luck to Ballymac in their Premier Junior County Final next Sunday vs Listowel Emmetts and in particular to the Parnells players Tadhg Brick, Daire Keane, Brian Lonergan, Cathal Dunne and Barry Lyons.
Physical Literacy Program
The clubs physical literacy program continues on Tuesday evenings at the CBS Primary school. The boys and girls learn the FUNdamentals of movement skills such as running, throwing, catching and jumping led by coordinator and facilitator Kerry GDA Colm O'Brien. The programme is delivered by qualified Strength and Conditioning experts and is open to members and non-members with a cost of €5 per session.
The program continues on Tuesday nights at the CBS Primary School, Tralee until mid November
Tues 6:00-6:45 U7/U9 Hurling and U8/U10 Camogie - Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
Tues 7:00-7:45 U11/13 Hurling and U12/U14 Camogie - FMS and injury prevention.
Winter Fitness Training
Club coaches Morgan Madden and Diarmuid Brennan are launching the “Ultimate GAA pre-season training program” starting Monday 14th of November in CBS The Green. Participants will attend two sessions a week on a Monday and Thursday either 6 to 7pm or 7 to 8pm. Sessions will be limited in numbers to achieve targets.
Cost is €200 per person for the 12 weeks (24 sessions working out at €16 a week, €8 a session)
This includes a fitness test pre and post to assess strength, power, speed, and acceleration.
This program will be open to both Hurling and Camogie so sessions will be mixed. If you have any questions and are interested please contact Diarmuid Brennan directly 086 369 3131.
This is a great opportunity for players that are committed to improving their fitness over the winter months.
Tralee Parnells players Sean Sargent, Jayden Sugrue, Luke Hanafin, Darragh Field and Jacob Drzymala from Kerry U14 Development Squad who received their medals after winning the Sonny Walsh Memorial Shield. Missing from the photo: Daniel Spring and Ronan Brick
