Match Reports

Parnells entered 2 U12 teams at the recent blitz hosted by North London Shamrocks on 18th April. Both teams played 3 games each against St. Kiernans, NLS and TCG. It was great to finally dust off the cobwebs and compete in a match environment. Great effort, commitment and skill was evident on the day by all of the players. All matches were played with lots of energy and desire with some great scores on display. We were represented well by all of our players with special mention to 2 of our youngest U12s, Gearóid Moore and Patrick O'Brien who played very well and without fear, and also to Joseph O'Connor who stepped in from our U10s and looked very assured.

Thank you to all those who assisted with the travel arrangements and special thanks to NLS for their generosity and also for ensuring the day ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all.

U16 League: Parnells 8-15 TCG 0-7

Parnell's get of to a flying start
On a beautiful sunny evening in Greenford, Parnells got of to a winning start in the first round of the U16 League. This was a good all round performance by Parnell's against a very gallant TCG side that competed right up to the final whistle.
Parnells started well winning most of the battles around midfield, producing some fantastic passages of play and kicking some very good scores in the process. The forwards were continually hungry for the ball and in most cases took the opportunities they were given. However there is also work to be done as wayward shooting contributed to a high number of wides in the first half. Half time score was 3-8 to 0-3.
The second half continued how the first started with Parnells winning most of the battles and continuing to rack up the scores. All of the team played well from Ricardo Esteves in goals who never looked likely to be beaten, Harry Logan and Matthew Forkin in the fullback line who were solid all through the game, half backs Stephen Lally, Neil McNamara and Daniel Maguire who got the fine balance between defending and attacking exactly right, Ciaran O Donoghue and Joshua Obahor who lorded the centre of the field, half forwards Kieran Rice, Andrew Gilroy and Adam McCarthy whose link up play and score taking, impressive in this their first outing of the season and full forward line Conall White and Darragh Curran who worked well together and created mayhem in the TCG defence, Curran ending up with a personal tally of 3-5.
Overall a good performance for the first outing but some work to be done to improve on certain aspects of their performance.

Gaelic for Girls
Want to play Gaelic Football ??
Parnells GFC are looking for girls in Years 3-7 to join them this season. First training session starts on 14th May @ Northwick Park Playing Fields (7pm-8pm). All welcome.
Contact Liam Moffatt on 07792240805 or at [email protected] for further details

Race For Sam

You have to be in it to win it!!
Can you predict the Connaught Leinster Munster and Ulster Champions? Can you predict the All Ireland Winner- get your entry forms from all club committee members and you could be onto a winner!! £10 entry and you win £500 - and all the time you are supporting your club! Why not sell some to your family and friends too - see the committee for more information.

Training

Training is back outside at Northwick Park on the following nights:
Under 6 / 8/ 10s every Wednesday starting April 1st from 6.30pm
Girls training also from 6.30pm

Under 12 / 14 every Thursday starting April 2nd from 6.30pm

Under 16 every Tuesday starting April 7th from 7pm

REMEMBER YOUR GUM SHIELDS AND WATER

Can parents please note the new parking restrictions and help to set up and dismantle for these sessions would be greatly appreciated.

Up Coming Blitzes / Matches

Under 6 / 8 /10's
April 25th - Parnells

Can all children please be in attendance for 1130 sharp? Can all children please attend in Parnells attire, with gum shield & bottle of water. There is a lot of work that go into running blitzes so any help would be grateful. We will be setting up from 9.30am  & help will also be required throughout the day.

May 4th - TCG Greenford

May 30th - Ruislip

Under 12s

May 2nd -  Mill Hill
May 4th - TCG - Peter McGlynn (Under 13s)
May 16th -  Northwick Park

Under 14s
April 23rd - Parnells v St Clarets @ Parnells
April 30th - Tara v Parnells @ Tara
May 7th - Match details to be confirmed.
May 8th - Parnells v TCG @ Parnells
May 19th - Parnells v St Brendans @ Parnells

UNDER 16
April 21 - TCG v Parnells @ TCG
April 28 - Parnells v Tara @ Parnells
May 5th - Parnells v St Kiernans @ Parnells

UNDER 18
April 24 - Parnells V St Clarets's @ Parnells
May 1st- Tara v Parnells @ Tara
May 8th - Parnells V TCG @ Parnells

Condolences

The club would like to extend their sympathies to the family friends colleagues and pupils of Mr James Pettifer a teacher at Sacred Heart Language College who died suddenly on Friday 17th April,may he Rest In Peace

Condolences also to the family of John Ryan, brother in law of Colin McGuinness and to Mrs Duncan mother of Tony Duncan and grandmother of Sean and Liam may they rest in peace.

Club Information

For more information please contact Tony Griffin on 07966 160999, you can also find us on Facebook at

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