Ferrybank GAA - Weekly Notes

JUNIOR HURLING:

Our Junior hurlers suffered their first defeat in the championship last Friday night in Ferrybank where they were defeated by a good Kilmacthomas side on a scoreline of 1-25 to 1-09. Going into the game, Ferrybank were missing a few key players, but take nothing from Kilmac, as they were on top from the start, and raced into a four point lead before Greg Murphy opened Ferrybank’s account with a point.

Kilmac kept the pressure up and scored a goal midway through the opening half to extend their lead, but Ferrybank rallied in the last 10 minutes with points from Jeff Lawless, Daryl Griffin, Philly Blake and Greg Murphy to reduce the gap to 1-09 to 0-06 at the break.

Points were traded in the second-half and Ferrybank scored a goal when Jeff Lawless shot was saved on the line and Darryl Griffin pounced from close range to reduce the gap to four points. Any hopes of a comeback were well dashed, as Kilmac went on a scoring spree scoring points from all angles, and as Ferrybank began to fade, Kilmac ran out easy winners.

Despite this defeat, the lads remain in a good position to reach the knockout stages, and they can get back to winning ways next Friday August 12^th with a trip to play St. Paul’s at 7:30pm.

PANEL: Jason Hennessey, Cian MacCathmhaoil, Aidan Sinnott, Oran MacCathmhaoil, Alex Kinsella, Paul Martin, Jamie Diggins, Philly Blake (0-01), Jeff Lawless (0-04), Darryl Griffin (1-02), Damien Walsh, Jack Wicks, Greg Murphy (0-02), Marty Freeman, Alex Power.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING:

Our Intermediate hurlers turned in an excellent performance last Saturday afternoon in a foggy Kill, defeating a strong Clonea side on a scoreline of 0-18 to 1-12 in their latest Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs sponsored competition championship clash. With a heavy mist descending on the field, it was difficult at times to see the ball.
The opening exchanges were evenly contested with Sam Lawless and Robbie Carew replying with points after Clonea had got the opening scores. Clonea began to win a lot of breaking ball and began to run at the Ferrybank defence. They got their goal in the opening half, where the Clonea forward cut in by the byline and hit his shot into the corner of the net.

Ferrybank came back with Mark O' Brien putting three points over the bar to keep the sides level, and as the game began to heat up on and off the field, Ferrybank began to settle a bit better, and Robbie Carew and Oisín MacCathmhaoil saw their goal bound shots cleared by the Clonea defence. John Ahern sent over two fine scores to keep them in touch, which left the half-time score 1-08 to 0-09 in Clonea’s favour.

Early scores from Mark and Robbie had Ferrybank level, and with points been traded and the game in the balance with Ferrybank trailing by one, Clonea were awarded a penalty. Johno Brown pulled off a brilliant save for the penalty, diving to his left and keeping the ball out, and with the ball cleared, Mark O' Brien levelled it up with a great point.

Ferrybank got on top then and points from Oisín MacCathmhaoil and Mark closed out a three point win. Despite tough conditions, this was a great team performance by the players, digging deep when it mattered and grinding out an excellent win.
Our final game in the group stages is Ballygunner which was scheduled to take place on Saturday next, but with the Waterford seniors in action, it will be played at a later date which has yet to be confirmed.

PANEL: Johno Brown, Nicky Ryan, Damien Ahern, Graham Coady, Luke Flynn, MJ Sutton, Andrew Heffernan, Tiernan Morrissey, Shane Sullivan, Sam Lawless (0-01), Mark O' Brien (0-12), Oisín MacCathmhaoil (0-01), Cormac O' Driscoll, John Ahern (0-02), Robbie Carew (0-02), Eric Corcoran, Phil Blake, Jeff Lawless, Paul Martin, Alex Kinsella.

JUNIOR CAMOGIE:

Our Junior Camogie side are back in Championship action this coming Saturday August 13^th with a trip to play Tallow at 6:30pm. Your support will be appreciated on the night.

UNDER 16 HURLING:

The Under 16 hurlers turned in an impressive display last Wednesday night defeating St. Molleran’s on a score-line of 5-19 to 2-03. The lads played some good hurling throughout the game, picking out their men and taking the scores where it mattered.

UNDER 15 HURLING:

Well done to the under 15 hurlers who recorded a good win over Ballygunner last Saturday on a score-line of 4-9 to 1-07. Next up is a home game on Sunday 14th August against St Saviours at 11am.

UNDER 14 HURLING:

Our Under 14 hurlers play St. Molleran’s this coming Monday August 8^th at 7pm in Ferrybank.

UNDER 12 FOOTBALL:

The under 12 Footballers travel to play Cois Bhride this coming Friday night August 12^th at 6:30pm.

CONDOLENCES:

Ferrybank GAA club would like to express their sympathies to the O' Neill family and extended family on the death of Josie O' Neill nee Butler who passed away last Friday. Ar dheis de go raibh an h-anam.

Ferrybank GAA - Weekly Notes

KELLOGS CÚL CAMP:

The annual Kellogs Cúl Camp will get under way in the Ferrybank GAA grounds on Monday August 8^th until Friday August 12^th. Even if you haven’t pre-registered your Child online, you can still bring them along on the morning to register. With special guests and activities this promises, as always, to be a great week for both boys and girls. For more information, please go to https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ 

INTERMEDIATE HURLING:

Our Intermediate hurlers are back in championship action this coming Saturday August 6^th when they play Clonea in Kill at 2:30pm. A crucial test awaits the team and a win here would put them into the knockout stages. Your support will be appreciated on the day.

JUNIOR HURLING:

Our Junior Hurlers put their unbeaten record on the line this coming Friday night August 5^th when they play league leaders Kilmacthomas in Ferrybank at 7:30pm. Again, your support will be welcomed on the night.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL:

Our Junior Footballers made the trip to play Mount Sion last Friday night in their latest John J Murphy sponsored competition game and came away with the two points, winning on a score-line of 4-13 to 2-07.

Oisín MacCathmhaoil opening the scoring with a fine goal in the opening minutes and Tiernan Morrissey pointed straight away, but Mount Sion replied with 1-01 of their own. Points from Oisín and Sam Lawless put Ferrybank three points ahead, but Mount Sion levelled it up with a goal that dipped under the goalkeeper. However, coming up to half-time, Oisín and Sam pointed to leave Ferrybank ahead by the minimum.

The opening exchanges of the second-half were close, with Mount Sion pressing hard, but with the defence holding out, a Ferrybank counter attack saw Greg Murphy shot end up in the top corner. Moments later Greg got his second with another well placed effort, and with Alex Power contributing three fine points, Ferrybank opened up a clear lead. Minutes from the end, Greg capped a fine display by getting his hat-trick after converting a penalty, Feryrbank’s fourth in total. A good all round display from the team, and this win puts the team in a strong position to reach the knockout stages.

COUNTY DUTY:

Congratulations to Mark O' Brien and the Waterford Under 21 hurlers on their superb win over Tipperary last Wednesday night in the Munster Under 21 final at Walsh Park. Mark gave another excellent display in the middle of the park, working exceptionally hard throughout the game. They now go on and play Antrim in the semi-final in a couple of weeks’ time.

DÉISE DRAW:

We had one winner in last Friday nights Déise draw which took place in Ballymacarby, where Rosemary Heffernan won €200. Congratulations to Rosemary, and thanks to all who have purchased tickets for the draw. The August draw will take place on Friday August 26^th in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.

WATERFORD V KILKENNY – ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Please TEXT your orders to Pat O’ Meara (087 210 8890) by 8am this Thursday July 28^th.

Because of the numbers involved please adhere to this deadline.

GAA Hurling Semi-Final

Minor: 1:30pm Dublin v Limerick

Senior: 3:30pm Waterford v Kilkenny

Prices as follows:

·         Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €40

·         Cusack Stand - €40

·         Terrace - €25 (no juvenile tickets)

Family Tickets:

·         Family Tickets - Cusack and Davin Stands

·         Adults - €40, Juveniles - €5

·         Students & Senior Citizens (Cusack & Davin Stand Only):-

Purchase full price tickets and get rebate of €10 with valid I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand (Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via BLOCK D)

Group & Club Pass:

Group pass - Juveniles U-16 €3 each (you are permitted to bring 1 adult free with every ten Juveniles) any additional adults pay full price for their tickets.

Club Pass for adults - €10. Max 50 tickets per club

Tickets are also now on general sale online and via the SuperValu/Centra stores.

Ferrybank GAA - Weekly Notes

PEADAR’S SUMMER CAMP:

The 25^th Annual Peadar’s Summer Camp took place last week in Ferrybank GAA grounds, and another fantastic week was had by all. With glorious weather for the week, over 300 children took part in the camp, learning the skills of our national game. Highlight of the week was the arrival of An Uachtaran Aogan O' Fearghail who came along last Friday and saw the future stars of the GAA on display.

Also a special thanks to former Tipp Goalie Brendan Cummins, Waterford Senior Camogie Star Trish Jackman, Waterford Hurlers Tadhg De Burca and Patrick Curran, Kilkenny Senior hurlers John Jo Farrell and current Kilkenny Captain Shane Prendergast and newly appointed Coaching development officer Martin Fogarty, all who came along and gave the children some great tips & advise.

Also a special word to our main sponsor Ray Breen of Kel-Tech Engineering who yet again kindly sponsored the week’s event. Also thanks to all our other sponsors, and to over 50 volunteers who gave up their week to help out. Roll on 2017.

JUNIOR HURLING:

 The Junior Hurlers played out an exciting draw with Butlerstown in their latest Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs sponsored competition in Ferrybank last Saturday night. A bit of a topsy turvy game, with Butlerstown dominated the opening quarter, but slowly Ferrybank got to grips with the game, and held a three point lead entering the closing moments, only for the visitors to reply with three late points to snatch a draw.

Butlerstown made the running and scored the opening points, but Philly Blake and Greg Murphy replied for Ferrybank with points. Midway through the opening half, Butlerstown scored a goal, but straight from the puckout Ciaran Doyle picked up a loose ball and drilled it to the net to leave it at 1-05 to 1-02.

Further points from Philly and Jeff kept Ferrybank in the hunt, and despite been five points down, Jack Wicks scored a goal from close range and Eric Corcoran point left two between at the break.

Ferrybank began to get a grip of the second-half, with points from Doyler, Greg and Paul Hoban kept them in the hunt. Greg Murphy scored a third goal to give them a three point lead, and with the clock ticking, Butlerstown chipped away the lead with three late scores to secure a draw on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-17.

This result leaves the Juniors unbeaten after four games, and despite been short a few on the night, the lads can take heart with their display.

PANEL: Jason Hennessey, Hughie O' Neill, Conor Hogan, Cian MacCathmhaoil, Alex Kinsella, Pat O' Neill, Paul Martin, Philly Blake (0-02), Jeff Lawless (0-01), Martin Freeman, Greg Murphy (1-02), Ciaran Doyle (1-04), Eric Corcoran (0-01), Paul Hoban (0-01), Jack Wicks (1-00).

INTERMEDIATE HURLING:

Our Intermediates hurlers were defeated by a more determined Erin’s Own team in their latest Whites Bar sponsored Eastern Hurling League game last Monday night. From the start of the game, Erin’s Own set a strong tempo and didn’t give Ferrybank much time to settle on the ball. Erin’s Own attack yielded a score in the opening half, despite Oisín MacCathmhaoil and John Ahern scoring for the home side.

The second-half was much the same, and despite Ferrybank getting back to four points, and missing a number of scores, Erin’s Own picked off theirs when it mattered, and a second goal late in the game, sealed a deserved win for the visitors. Despite missing a number of players, the lads will need to get back down to hard work, as their latest Championship game is just under a fortnight away.

JUNIOR CAMOGIE:

Our Junior Camogie side were out of luck last Saturday night in their opening game in the Championship where they were defeated by Portlaw on a scoreline of 1-04 to 0-04 last Saturday evening. Next game will be against Lismore, and a big improvement will be needed.

DÉISE DRAW:

Best of luck to those who have purchased Déise draw tickets for this coming Friday night in Ballymacarby. Let’s hope we can continue our good run in the draw, and picked up another few winners on the night.

COUNTY DUTY:

Congratulations to the Waterford Senior hurlers on the good win over Wexford in Thurles last Sunday afternoon. Best of luck to Mark O’ Brien, as he is involved with the Under 21 Hurlers who play Tipperary in the Munster Final this coming Wednesday night in Walsh Park. Tickets for the terrace are still available through Centra and Super-Valu. Best of luck lads.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL:

Our Junior Footballers are back in action this coming Friday night July 29^th at 7:30pm with a trip to play Mount Sion. Please come along and support the lads.

UNDER 12 FOOTBALL:

Our Under 12 Footballers play St. Saviours on Friday July 29^th in Ferrybank at 6:30pm.

UNDER 13 HURLING:

Our Under 13 hurlers recorded a good win over a determined Sacred Heart side last Wednesday night winning on a scoreline of 4-03 to 3-00. The lads make the trip this coming Monday night July 25^th to play Roanmore at 7pm.