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Under 18s

Parnells 4-13 TMCNLS 0-6

 

TCG Blitz 23 April 2016 - U6s & U8s

The under 6's and under 8's set up camp in the short grass at Greenford on a dry but chilly Saturday morning. As players and helpers arrived the excitement level rose. A warn up session went well as parents organised kit, mouth guards and of course the obligatory tea. 
We had two under 8 teams and one under 6 team which for the first hour comprised solely of newcomer Fiachra O'Slatara! He flew the flag well for the club, participating with no little skill in mini matches until the cavalry arrived in the form of Olivia and Jack Cummings, also playing at their first blitz. 
It was great to see the enthusiasm of our newcomers and this age group is a particularly bubbly and fun loving lot. Well done to all our under 6's including the 10 or so we had at training the previous Wednesday who were absolutely fantastic in everything they did.
The under 8's began their blitz against St. Kiernan's and it was immediately obvious that those who were under 6's last year and now moving up an age group to the under 8's were not one bit phased. Eoin Murray, James Montgomery and Evin O'Connor played some really great stuff and combined extremely well with the veterans on the team.
Aaron Murphy playing in his first ever blitz was an eager beaver and the other new under 8's , Olly Wilson, Harry Morrissey, Colleen Moran, Finn Steward and Joe McGuinness were busy at all times and we can't wait to see them at the next blitz.
Well done to Colin McGuinness, Dave Connolly and John Montgomery for coaching these young lads and lassies so well last year , they certainly all look at home at the under 8 level - great work!
We played two more matches, finishing with a match between ourselves as we had enough players for two teams. I think it's fair to say that the elder statesmen  of the team were now coming into their own. Tommie Logan, Lorcan Moriarty, Ryan Bailey, Harry Kilker and Jake Roache were as brilliant and reliable as ever. 
But it was the younger under 8s from last year , Josh Kilker, Ryan Moran, Ronan Cummings and especially Thomas O'Brien (who was on fire and put in a superb performance!) that have stepped up to another level building on their super end of season form of last year.
We all shook hands at the conclusion of the final game and thanked our hosts TÍr Chonaill Gaels who organised a friendly and relaxing blitz for all to enjoy.
Hold on ......where are our under 6's somebody asks? No need to worry they had earlier and wisely sought the refuse of the club house and were busy tucking into hot lunches! There's no fear of them!!
We all dispersed slowly, some staying to support our under 10's and under 13's who had just started their games, others no doubt to attend other important engagements , parties etc. etc.
We will do it all again. 
A final word for Joey Gilroy and Evan O'Sullivan who at short notice were unable to make the games but will I am sure be jumping at the bit for the next event. Rumours were also heard around Greenford on Saturday concerning the progress being made by Tadhg O'Slatara after his unfortunate arm break a few weeks ago (school not Gaelic!). I have it on good authority that he is preparing for a return to the Gaelic field in the not too distant future - watch this space!
 

Gaelic4Girls Programme

Parnells MGF will be running a Gaelic4Girls programme commencing Wednesday 04 May at Northwick Park playing fields, 6.45pm-7.5pm. This 8 week programme is designed for all girls who would like to try the game and is aimed at girls aged 8 - 12 years old. Free jersey for those who complete the course.!!! Please contact Liam Taylor 07500 464044 or Fiona Corrigan on 07940 578702 for more information.  

Trip to Kerry

Best of luck to all the boys heading back to Ballydonoghue Listowel Co Kerry this week end for a weekend of matches, and to all the adults escorting them - safe travells and Good Luck!!  

Race For Sam

These are now on sale and available from your managers or committee members - don't forget you have to be in it to win it!

 

Membership Forms

These have now been emailed out can we please request that all outstanding fees are paid this week to your manager - if you have not got a membership form please ask. 

 

Training

Training every Tuesday for 16s & 18s starting at 6.30  @ Northwick Park

Training every Wednesday for U6s-10 and Girls at Northwick Park 6.30pm - starting April 13

Training every Thursday for U12 - U14 starting April 14 at Northwick Park

New players always welcome please just turn up!

 

Under 6 / 8 & 10s

May 14th North London Shamrocks  

June 11th Taras 

June 18th North London Shamrocks

July 3rd  Parnells

July 8th ABC

 

Unders 12s

May 7  Dulwich 12 noon 

May 14 NLS Tournament TBA

July 3 Parnells Tournament 12 noon 

July 16 TMC Tournament TBA

There will be two further Blitzes on Saturdays, 21st May & 11th June with the League Semi-Finals and Finals taking place on Saturday, 18th June at the NLS Family Day. 

 

Under 14s

April 28 St Kiernans V Parnells 7pm

May 5 Parnells V Taras 7pm

May 12 Dulwich Harps V Parnells 7pm

May 19 Parnells V St Kiernans 7pm

May 26 Tara V Parnells 7pm

June 2 Parnells V Dulwich Harps 7pm

 

Under 16s

April 26 St Kiernans V Parnells 7pm

May 2 Parnells V London Irish 7pm

June 18 St Clarets V Parnells 2pm

 

Parnells Online Shop

For all your Parnell training wear you can purchase direct from 

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/united-kingdom/parnells-minor-gfc.html

 

Other notes

The club wishes to congratulate John Rattigan on his London Marathon Run on Sunday 24 April - anyone wishing to sponsor John please see our link on the Facebook page or contact a committee member for details. 

Congratulations to all our players who represented their schools on Friday 22 in the schools Gaelic tournament at east Lane Wembley.

Congratulations to all our members celebrating their communion and confirmation in the next few weeks God Bless you all.

 

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