INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Our Intermediates made the trip to Knockanore this morning to play Shamrocks in a challenge game. Going into the game the team was short of a few players, but the lads on the field put in a good effort resulting in a 2-11 to -11pts win. Mark O' Brien opened the scoring after five minutes with a well taken score, and two minutes later Sam Lawless pointed from a tight angle. James Murphy put over point number three for the team after 10 minutes. Two frees from the Shamrocks reduced the gap to one midway through the first half. Phil Blake put point number four on the board. Shamrocks drew level with two quick points, with Eoin O' Neill pointing from a free to put Ferrybank back into the lead. Just before half time, Ferrybank got their opening goal, when Darren Hickey picked up a loose ball and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net. Another Sam Lawless point extended the lead, but Shamrocks got the last score of the half with a pointed free to leave it 1-6 to -6pts in Ferrybanks favour. Sam got his third point of the game early in the second half, and then it was Mark O' Brien's turn with four excelllent scores in the second half. Ferrybank had a lot of possession in the second half but didnt take their scores, allowing Shamrocks to score three unanswered scores to reduce the gap to a goal. In the final few minutes a long ball into the Shamrocks goal was knocked into the net by Sam, and that finished the scoring. This was a good performance from the team, and the selectors would have been pleased with their attitude and their workrate. We would like to thank the Shamrocks for their kind hospitality after the game, providing the team with Tea & Sandwiches. TEAM: Seamus Burchill, Conor Hogan, Damien Heffernan, Pat O' Neill, Damien Ahern, Gary Coady, Tommy Carew, Phil Blake(-1), Greg Kinsella, James Murphy(-1), Eoin O' Neill(-1), Mark O' Brien(-5), Sam Lawless(1-3), Chris Hoban, Darren Hickey(1-0).
UNDER 10 HURLING:
Ferrybank played Stradbally in Carriganore on Friday night in the 2nd game of the competition. On a cold night for hurling, Ferrybank started the game better, with some fine passages of hurling, with good play from the forwards. Ferrybank opened the scoring with a goal from John Collins, after good work from Eddie Daly in midfield. Ferrybank tagged on a few more scores just before half time, with Ferrybanks defence holding firm. Ferrybank started the second half in the same fashion with goals from Shane Oates, John Collins, Eddie Daly, Jack Keogh. This was a good win and a good all round performance from the lads. Thanks to the parents who came along and supported the team from the line, and also to them for getting the players to the venue on time. Training will contuine every Tuesday & Friday at 5:45pm in Ferrybank Gaa grounds. TEAM: Aaron Ahearne, James Tyler, James O' Meara, Reece Phelan, Eddie Daly, Jack Keogh, Shane Oates, John Collins, Kyle O' Brien, Evan Jones, Matthew O' Sullivan, Hubert Forgiel, Victor Mad vewes, Olayemi Akimjewe, Fortune Aluve.
COUNTY DUTY: Congratulations to MJ Sutton, Robbie Carew, John Ahern, who represented East Waterford in the under 16 challenge game against Wexford last Friday night in Carrick. The lads acquitted themselves very well, and no doubt a successful season lies ahead in the Deise jersey.
DEISE DRAW: Next Friday March 31st sees the opening Deise Draw take place. Tickets can still be purchased which cost 10 euro's per month for nine months. This is a vital fundraiser for the club, and the funds raised goes directly back into the club. We would urge everyone to purchase a ticket. There are some fantastic cash prizes up for grabs, with 10,000 euro's for first prize right through to £250 euro. Best of luck to all who have purchased tickets, and if you still want to enter, please contact Nicky Heffernan 087-6724212.
TOKENS:
Ferrybank Gaa club have registered for the "Go play Today" campagin with the Irish & Sunday Independent newspapers. If we collect 250 tokens we have a chance of winning one of 500 sports equipment kits valued at 500 euro's. 1 token daily per newspaper (page 2) is available until April 7th. Please donate any tokens you have.
REGISTRATION:
Our Juvenile registration day will take place on Saturday April 14th in the Gaa club grounds from 11am to 1pm. Please come along and register your child for the coming season.
FIELD MAINTAINENCE:
A Field Maintainence day will take place on Saturday March 31st at 11am. If you have a couple of hours to spare, and would like to get involved, please come along and help us in some Grass & Weed cutting, etc. We would be delighted in seening you their.
MINOR FOOTBALL:
Our Minor Footballers will play Cois Bhride next Sunday 1st April at 11:30am in Ferrybank. This is a vital game for the team after tasting defeat in their last game, the lads will be eager to get back to winning ways. Your support will be vital, so please come along and support the lads in the field on Sunday Morning.
PEADERS SUMMER CAMP:
A Coffee morning will take place on April 24th at 10:30am in the parish hall where all proceeds will go towards the Annual Peaders summer camp. Everyones support would be greatly appreciated.
