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Something to celebrate: Its smiles all round as the winning of the 2008 Mary Feeham Cup is celebrated.

With some help from our friends: The winners of the London 7-Side of 2008


Parnells hold their Provincial title



Parnells Ladies Nine a Side team of 2008

Parnells Ladies retained their provincial crown after defeating John Mitchels in the final at the Erin go Bragh grounds in Birmingham.
Their success marked a day that saw them complete the competition undefeated and chalking up large scores throughout the day.
Along the way an impressive performance from the whole panel showed respect for the only UK competition open to all Ladies Football clubs.
The team was lead by Midland Lady Maria King who stood out for her efforts in defence supported by Karen Halpenny, Jackie McCowen and Mary O Connor, in the middle Carol McNicholas, Edel Grennan and Monica Jordan kept traffic moving in the right direction as Hanna Noonan and Anna Mc Gillacuddy repeatedly found the target, with regular raids on the same target by the midfield pack Parnells took a grip of he event, a grip that remained until they defeated John Mitchels of Birmingham in the final with a score of 4.08 to 0.00


Anna Mc making an escape    More pictures from the Nines    

It was a tired but happy Parnells Ladies team who returned to London with their prized possession a possession they have held for many years and one they are reluctant to hand over to any other team in the UK.

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May 2008
In late May this year Parnells Ladies brought home the delayed Mary Feehan trophy title of the previous year following a great display of football by this ambitous squad, the game was played in very humid conditions against a tough Kingom Kerry Gaels side..
Impressive efforts by mew players added to the very visible ambition of a settled panel showing a real desire for Silver.

The win was the first indication of the help given by Eoin Kelly who has taken on the responsibility of training and managing the team.

      More pictures from the game     

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Parnells Ladies open their account for 2008

Parnells Ladies set their stall out for 2008 with a convincing win over Tara in the Mary Feehan Cup, from the start the girls in blue took hold of the game with passionate defending making it difficult for the well prepared Tara to make an impression.
New girls Lisa Galvin, and Sarah Thurston got their first taste of competitive ladies football with a game that sparkled with inventive play and well connected teamwork.
Having dealt with some initial raids Parnells took the game to their opponents to make some early scores, an injury to forward Rosin Derry resulted in some alteration to the line-out however the pattern of play continued with relentless attacking play yielding goals and points.
There was more of the same in the second half as the confidant Parnells pressed home their advantage, having their number reduced for a sin-bin offence hardening their determination.
The final to be played in a few weeks against Father Mrrphy's will be a tough test but its one looked forward to.

Anne Marie and Molly closing in as they help Parnells reach the final.
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Shannon Gaels Visit Parnells

Shannon Gaels Ladies

Shannon Gaels Ladies of Roscommon visited Parnells ladies in March, their visit included a game which was played at Jubilee Park in Kingsbury.
Being Parnells first outing of the year apart from training the game was a good display played in good but cold conditions.
The bracing winds did little to cool the ambitions of either team and with strong play from two competitive sides on offer those of us present were well entertained, as a friendly goes this one was played with all the passion of championship with colourful commentary from on and off the pitch.

Karen and Hanna in pursuit

The game was followed by a brief presentation and refreshments, later that evening both sides met again at the Spanish Arch for a night out in the best traditions of the game .

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