HURLING MATCH REPORT FOR Under 8 YRS AT WIT INDOOR HALL 11.30am to 12.30pm & NEW Waterford Hurling Centre of excellence in CARRIGANORE Grounds AT 1.30 to 3.30pm
The Ferrybank Under 8 Panel had a warm up tournament in WIT Indoor sports hall before travelling on to the new Carriganore centre.
Team: Aaronn Ahearne,Kian Byrne, Luke Butler, Jack Haley, Reece McDonald, Gavin Fox, Theo Kavanagh, Daniel Golosujfy, Dominick Wawaac,Dylan McDonald, Ben Fitzpatrick, Charlie Atkins, Adam English, Neil O’Sullivan,Nathan Carton, Ryan Tierney, Shane Forristal,Reece Phelan,John Collins,Charlie Mcloughlin, David Olla, Paul Hondiau. (see attached team picture and shots with Kevin Moran/Owen Bronnach training Ferrybank players in Carriganore.)
The Ferrybank squad played 4 teams(St.Saviours, Ballygunner,De La Salle ,Passage East) in the indoor event which they completed with great results from all their matches. They proceeded to Carriganore where most children had packed lunches before going for training in Carriganore. The training was provided by the GAA development staff and some of the Waterford Senior Panel in cluding Kevin Moran etc.
The new facilities for this centre of excellence will only enhance the skills on show from our players with Ferrybank GAA able to provide two teams for the under 8 category. The well laid out training patterns where very well applied to the children who responded to the training section of the day with genuine enthusiasm even do they had already played 4 matches earlier that morning.
The day was finished with three more matches which all our teams enjoyed. This new generation of Ferrybank players following in the traditions of the Club and Peadar Ahern at this age category will supply some very skillful players for the Demise if they continue to apply themselves to their Hurling homework but the foundations will only be laid at home with practice. It was a great Community effort and togetherness in the village to see so many new faces and a tribute to the parents/trainers getting from one venue to another on time.
Every challenge and instruction given by mentors was carried out and it was great to see the excellent behaviour of such young players. It should be mentioned that during the day we had Playing for the first time over 5 different nationalities playing side by side for Ferrybank GAA and each of the 5 coaches had a son participating as well with this in mind, it was brilliant to see the collective effort from recruitment and coaches to mould this squad/team. It is surely a positive time for the club to see so many wear the green and white with pride.
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– mentors involved in this core group of up and coming talented players. Coaches on the sideline for the day John Haley, Fintan Byrne, John Brophy, Conor Ahearne, Dave Butler.
Our new Outdoor training has begun with the reliable Hurling Alley (Astro Surface) as back up on Abbeylands Road every Wednesday 6.00-700pm & Saturday 11.15-12.15pm €2 for both sessions with qualified coaches. If you want to see your son 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.
Above are photos of the future of the club, well done to all concerned.
