FÉILE NA NGAEL:
Ferrybank’s Under 14 hurlers were defeated in the quarter-finals
of the cup section in this year’s John West Féile na nGael in New Ross on
Saturday evening. The lads played their opening two games on Friday night,
defeating local side Cluain O' Rahilly's in a tight game on a scoreline of 1-05
to 0-05, and then defeating Broadford of Kildare 5-06 to 1-01.
On Saturday morning, Ferrybank made it three from three win
a 1-08 to 0-02 win over Geraldines O' Hanrahan's from New Ross, therefore
setting up a quarter-final clash that evening against Clan Na Gael from Meath.
However that proved a bridge to far, as the Meath side ran
out winners on a scoreline of 3-06 to 1-04. This was a great experience for the
team, with the matches played in glorious weather, and no doubt the team will
come on from this.
Special word of thanks to the Waterford Greenway Cycle Tours
for sponsoring the team a set of Jerseys to the team for the Feile, and also to
Peter Oates, Derek Walsh Auctioneers and the Mandarin Palace for their kind
donations to the team.
Meanwhile, it’s back to action this coming Monday night June
19th with a home game against Sacred Heart at 7pm.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING:
It’s a crucial game for our Intermediate hurlers this coming
Saturday June 24th at 6pm in Walsh Park, where they take on Butlerstown in the
Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs sponsored competition. With 1 point from their
opening two games, the lads know victory is essential in order to keep their
hopes alive for the knockout stages.
JUNIOR HURLING:
Our Junior hurlers play Butlerstown in their second game
this coming Thursday night June 22nd at 7:30pm in Ferrybank, in the John J
Murphy sponsored competition. Having lost narrowly in their opening game, the
lads will be keen to get back to winning ways, and your support will be
appreciated on the night.
COUNTY DUTY:
It was a busy weekend for some of our star players
representing the county over the weekend, and hard luck to Niamh Ahearne &
Iona Heffernan who were part of the Waterford Senior Camogie team that were
defeated by Clare in the All Ireland Camogie Championship last Saturday
afternoon in Ennis.
DÉISE DRAW:
We had no luck in the June Déise draw which took place last
Wednesday night in the Erin’s Own GAA grounds. Many thanks to all who have
purchased tickets, and remember it’s not too late to get involved, with another
4 draws still to take place.
Tickets cost €15, with a 1st prize of €12,500, 2nd prize is
€3,500, 3rd & 4th prize €1,000, all the way down to 21st prize which is
€100. So we would encourage all families, members, supporters, to purchase a Déise
Draw ticket, and who knows, it could be you.
Tickets can be purchased from any committee member, or by
contacting 087-6724212. The next Déise Draw takes place on Wednesday July 12th
at the Stradbally Gaa grounds.
CLOTHING COLLECTION:
A clothing collection is now taking place. So, if you have
any of the following lying around at home that you want to get rid of, please
drop them down to the club....
- Clothes
- Paired Shoes
- Belts
- Handbags
- Curtains
- Soft Toys
- Mobile Phones *
- Laptops *
* Mobile phones and laptops to be kept in a separate bag
please.
CLUB NURSERY:
The Club Nursery aged between 5/6 years of age will also now
take place every Wednesday night at 6pm, as well as Saturday morning at 10am.
This is a great way for boys and girls to make new friends, and also learn the
skills of our national game. Everyone is most welcome to attend, with hurleys and
helmets supplied on the day.
UNDER 12 HURLING:
No Joy for the Under 12 hurlers as they went down to Portlaw
last Thursday night in a close game. The lads gave it their all, but Portlaw
got the vital scores when it mattered.
UNDER 13 HURLING:
Our Under 13 hurlers were well defeated by a strong St. Mary’s
side last Monday night in Kill. The lads competed well for long stages of the
match, but a clinical St. Mary’s side scored the goals, leaving Ferrybank an
uphill mountain to climb.
UNDER 11 HURLING:
Its City League action this coming Friday June 23rd at
6:30pm, with the Under 11 hurlers making the trip to play Glenmore.
PEADAR’S SUMMMER
CAMP:
Its nearly that time of the year again folks with the
popular annual Peadar's Summer Camp taking place from Monday July 17th until
Friday 21st July, and to keep up its tradition, the annual benefit night in aid
of the summer camp will be held on Friday 30th June in Flynn’s Bar, with music
and entertainment been provided by Pat Cooney.
We would ask everyone to support this event, because
fundraisers like this allows us to run the camp for fantastic value. Tickets
for the benefit night will be on sale from the usual channels. Any person who
would like to get involved, as a potential helper, there will be an induction
day on Saturday July 8th. This is an essential part of the camp, and all
helpers must take part.
Applications forms for the Summer Camp itself can be
downloaded by clicking on this link,
or through both the Boys’ and Girls’ national schools.
KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP:
The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp 2017 will take place in the Ferrybank
GAA grounds from Monday 14th to Friday 18th August form 10am-2:30pm. This is
open to primary school children aged between 6-13 years of age. Activities
during the week will include hurling, camogie, football and rounders. Bookings
can be made online at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ or applications
forms can be obtained in the Boys’ and Girls’ national schools, or contact
087-7982990.
