HURLING MATCH REPORT FOR Under 5/6/7/8 YRS AT St. Saviours GAA Grounds
The Ferrybank Under 5/6/7/8 Panel had their second friendly outfield games of the season at the St.Saviours GAA grounds, Monday 19th May 2008 at 7-8pm
Team: Kian Byrne, Jake Brophy, Adam O’Grady, John Collins, James Omeara Fortune, Luke Butler, Jack Haley, Reece Bolger ,Benjamim Russell , Gavin O’Neill, Emma , Gavin Fox, Theo Kavanagh, Emma O’Brien, Lindsay Martin, Aoife Byrne, Jack O’Brien-Moran, Reece O’Brien
The players split into two groups and played two games in a furious pace with good ball control and strong running all round. Every player played each game with great heart and tenacity, all the players interchanged positions in each game performing excellently with new members holding their own and showing the skills being honed in our brand new Hurling Alley.
The slight hill had an effect with the change over each end resulting in a flurry of scores. It was a great turn out for the Club and good to see so many new faces proundly representing the Club for the first time with great support from their parents.
It was a beautiful evening with players no longer standing back but showing their will to win and courage from strong opposition. Good ball skills were on show and each week sees better co-ordination from practice which will re-affirm the training given.
Every challenge was clean and great spirit was shown especially by our smaller Boys/Girls. Playing for the first time. It was a team effort and everyone can take a clap on the back being able to express their excitement and joy of the games and fun participating. No little skill is being shown representing the club and the discipline shown is an example to all other age groups.
Special thanks to all the parents(especially the mothers and friends ) who got the kids to the venue as we could not do this without your support. A special mention for the Ferrybank Boys & Girl’s School 1st/2nd/Senior & Junior infant class e.t.c which comprises the majority of the team and the good discipline and teamwork shown is a credit to their parents and teachers Ms. Doolin and Ms. Ryan (Boys) School and the Girls School
(Ms. Egan/Ms.Quinlan/Ms. Walsh/Ms.Fogarty – mentors involved in this core group of up and coming talented players. Coaches on the sideline for the day John Haley, Fintan Byrne,Dave Butler.
Each week a Player profile will be done to enlighten readers about their Senior players of the future and their concerns. Profile Corner as follows:
Adam O’Grady Aged 6.
What is your favaourite GAA team: Waterford GAA Hurling
What do you like about playing GAA Hurling/Football? Winning the Match
Anyone in your family ever play GAA Hurling/Football? Uncle Played for Gaultier
What is your favourite sports team at the moment? Manchester United
Whats your favaourit food? Chicken Nuggets/Chips
Favourite TV Programme? Simpsons
Favourite Toy: Playstaion III
Kian Byrne Aged 6.
What is your favaourite GAA team: Waterford/ FerryBank GAA
What do you like about playing GAA Hurling/Football? Kicking in Gaelic Football/Scoring
Anyone in your family ever play GAA Hurling/Football? Grand-Father Charles Byrne Played for Buffers Alley Club in Wexford and was a lifelong Wexford GAA Supporter.
What is your favourite sports team at the moment? Manchester United
Whats your favaourit food? Chicken Nuggets/Burgers
Favourite TV Programme? Drake & Josh/Ben 10/Simpsons
Favourite Toy: Playstation
It was great to see the difference in ball skills displayed after only a few sessions in our New Outdoor Hurling Alley (Astro Surface) across from Post Office & down Abbeylands Road on right every Wenesday 6.30-730 & Saturday 10-11am €2 for both sessions with qualified coaches. If you want to see your son/daughter get involved in team sports and meet new friends now is the time to do it. Any one interested in getting times and contact details can go on to Ferrybank GAA website through WWW.FerrybankGAA.com. Parents/Mentors looking to get involved or have a spare hour or two can contact Coaching Co-ordinator John Burns 087-8717039 or Fintan Byrne on 087-2364576, we will provide training courses/Info sessions for any parents interested.
