UNDER 9 HURLING: Congratulations to the Ferrybank under 9 hurling who played in the Ballybeg Blitz last Saturday. This was the first game for the under 9's, and they did the parish proud. Ferrybank played three game agianst Passage, Sacred Heart, St Saviours and these proved to be tough opponents. Once again lads, you have done yourselves and Ferrybank proud. A big thanks and clap on the back to all the players. The support from Parents, Relatives are a vital ingredient to the lads and continuous improvement. Thanks to St Saviours who were excellent hosts. Training contuines every Tuesday & Friday at 5:45pm in the hurling alley. Any Parent(s) who would like their children involved, please contact Paul Martin on 0862196003. TEAM: Izaak Richards, Daniel Griffin, Jamie Sutton, Sean Fagan, Eddie Daly, Kyle O' Brien, Ross Burke-Derham, James Tyler, Shane Oates, Ruaidhri McGarrity, Shane Purcell, Jake Butler, Daniel Walsh.
MINOR FOOTBALL: Our Minor Footballers began the 2012 Football championship with a one point win over Stradbally in Ferrybank this morning on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-10. Stradbally played with the breeze in the first half and opened up with four points. Ferrybank had a couple of scoring chances with they didnt take. However after 18 minutes Ferrybank scores a goal through Mark O' Brien, when a "45" from Keith power wasnt cleared and Mark dispatched the ball into the net. However Stradbally with the breeze put over three unanswered points to increase their lead, and just before half time, they scored a goal to stretch the lead to 1-6 to 1-0 at half time. Following a "pep talk" from the selectors, Ferrybank came out all guns blazing, and points from Keith Power(2), Liam Og Carey, MJ Sutton(2), John Ahern, Robbie Carew put them a point up. However two quick points from Stradbally put them a point ahead. But Ferrybank refused to give up and a Keith Power goal put them back into the lead, and Keith got another point put them 3pts up entering the final few minutes. Some solid defending from the lads kept the hosts at bay and two more points from Stradbally reduced the gap to the miminum with a minute to go. One last Stradbally attack was superbly defended by the team as they refused to conceed a free, and as the ball was cleared the whistle went. This was a good team performance with everyone contributing to the team win. Next game in the Minor Football is Sunday 18th march at 11:30am away to St Marys(Kill). TEAM: MJ Sutton(-2), Stephen Quinn, Scott de la paz, John Ahern(-1), Greg Kinsella, Alex Kinsella, Mark o' Brien(1-0), Keith Power(1-3), Robbie Carew(-1), Eoin Faulkner, Mark Howard, Jeff Lawless, Liam Og Carey(-1), Kevin Fell, Davey Atkins, Paul Carew, Cian MacCathmhaoil.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership for the 2012 season is now due. All players are requested to play their membership as soon as possible. Adults £50 euro, Student/Unwaged £25 euro, Minor/Associated member £10 euro.
DEISE DRAW: Support your local Ferrybank Gaa club by buying a 2012 Deise draw ticket for just £10 euro's per month for nine months. This is the most important fundraising event in the Gaa clubs calendar, and the revenue from this goes a long way towards the huge expense of running a club. The 1st draw takes place on Friday march 30th of a new Toyoto Aygo or 10,000 euro. 1st prize for the remainder of the draws will be 10,000 euro, 2nd/3rd prize will be £1000 euro, 4th/7th prize will be £500 euro, 8th/13th prize will be £250 euro. There will also be a special bonus draw in may/Aug/Nov for a 1,000 holiday voucher and £500 spending money. Tickets are now on sale from Nicky Heffernan 087-6724212.
COUNTY DUTY: Congratulations to MJ Sutton, John Ahern, Robbie Carew who lined out for East Waterford development squad against South Tipp in Clonea yesterday. No doubt a bright future lies ahead for these three talented hurlers.
BAG PACK: We are holding a bag pack in Tesco Ardkeen this Saturday 10th march. We are looking for as many volunteers as possible to help out on the day. If you have a couple of hours to spare this Saturday, and would like to help out, please contact Nicky Heffernan 087-6724212.
