After a previously hectic week of games, only one football fixture took place this week which was last Thursday when the Reserve team faced Tara GFC. Reversing fortunes of a heavy defeat against NLS the week before; the team produced a fantastic performance against Tara and a winning result. This game took on a different intensity and the players were really up for it. By half time, the scores were mounting up Parnells 2 – 06 to Tara 0 – 01. The second half of the game saw no let up and the goals were being shared amongst 4 players. Final score Parnells 7 – 16 to Tara 2 – 03. Most prolific scorer on the day was JP Roche with 2-05 to his credit.
Training at Northwick Park for the Seniors on Tuesday 7.30 – 9.00pm. Always happy to welcome new players to an established and sociable club. Please contact Senior Secretary Dennis Diggins on 07768352680. Lifts can be arranged.
All age groups up to U14 were playing this week. Saturday saw sunshine and plenty of football at the Go Games blitz hosted by Gael Londain in Hazlewood. A marvellous blitz, compliments to the hospitality and organisation of the hosts, where all teams played fantastically and also saw the U12 Boys secure their first silverware winning a cup v Warwickshire with a final score of 3-04 to 1-02. The U12 Girls also did equally as well winning the Shield and beat St Kiernan’s in their final, see report from Fiona Corrigan below. The U14’s played Tara in the first League final of the season. These two teams always enjoy competitive games and this one was no different. The first half was closely contested and both sides were drawing at half time. However, Tara hit a purple patch hitting the back of the net in the final quarter. They were very clinical and made the most of their scoring opportunities. Congratulations to Tara GFC who won by 8-09 to 3-09.
As the summer continues, training attendance has been fantastic. The U6/8/10 and U12 Girls have sessions on a Wednesday from 6.30-7.30/7.45pm. U12 Boys-Thursday’s 6.30-7.45pm, U14’s-Tuesday 6.15-7.30pm, U16’s-Tuesday 6.30 – 7.45pm. Minors linking up with the Seniors for their training sessions. To attend any of the above training sessions contact Youth Club Secretary, Colin Corrigan on 07917729411 or Fiona Corrigan for the girls on 07940 568702. A great response to the handing in of membership forms to date but there are still some outstanding, please ensure they are completed and passed to your manager as soon as possible. The club’s new socks and shorts have arrived and will be distributed shortly to paid up members.
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to Joe Regan (Parnells Senior Club Chairperson) and his family on the sudden death of his brother, Frank Regan. The funeral took place in Ballahadreen, Co Mayo on the 9th June. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
