Parnells Gaelic Football Club

Dick Munnelly Tournament

To celebrate the contribution made by the late Dick Munnelly to London Gaelic Games and and
for his contribution to Parnells Gaelic football Club, the second Dick Munnelly Memorial Cup
Tournament took place at the Parnells Home Ground of Northwick on Saturday July 12th 2003.
Teams participating were Taras who were the Cup holders of 2002, Neasden Gaels, St Kiernans,
and Parnells.
In bright sunshine, the day started with a challenge game between the Parnells Ladies and Parnells
U16s.
A good attendance to the event witnised an entertaining game as the chivalrous U-16s tried to play
a strong ladies side. The game finished with a draw and was followed by a presentation of medals
by the Munnelly family to the U-16s.

Parnells U-16s

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In the opening game of the tournament Parnells faced a strong Saint Kiernans side and were put
under a lot of strain for most of the game, a late goal from Saint Kiernans added to a sense of
siege among Parnells supporters. In the last few minutes however, Parnells rallied and gained the
advantage by putting away some quick points and winning by two points.

Saint Kiernans

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In the second Game Neasden Gaels faced the Taras , both being strong teams the contest
was hard fought with fortune changing from minute to minute .
The second half was end to end, with no certainty of a result until the final whistle which when
it came sounded a win for the Taras .

Neasden Gaels

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The Tournament Final was an exiting game as both Taras and Parnells each tried to gain
the upper hand.
Parnells got off to a good start, chalking up what looked like some easy scores.
Tara then regrouped and made good scores themselves as well as repairing their defences,
a move which prevented Parnells from adding to their early tally for most of the game.
A late surge by Parnells brought two urgently needed goals and points .
When Referee Liam Brennan brought the game to an end Parnells were the new holders
of the Dick Munnelly Trophy.

The Tara Team who competed in the Final

The Parnells Team who competed in the Final .

A good Final that resulted in a Parnells win.

The Parnells Ladies Team who played Parnells U-16s as part of the Tournament .

" Don't cross the line " The Parnells Ladies show the U-16s a thing or two about football.

The Parnells Ladies congratulate the U-16s on receiving their medals.

Time to let the lads do some work .

Mark Herlihy helps Regina Byrne find a missing shoulder strap as Chairman Joe Regan thanks the
two referee's Sean Coridan and Liam Brennan.

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