JUNIOR HURLING: Our Junior Hurlers recorded their first win in this years championship with a hard fought 2-9 to 2-4 win over St Mollerans tonight. It was only in the final few minutes that Ferrybank pulled away after trailling for long periods. Greg Murphy opened the scoring with a couple of points before St Mollerans replied. Ferrybank had the better of the opening exchanges creating a few chances but didnt put the scores on the board to reflect their dominance. Further points from Greg extended the lead, but just before half time St Mollerans scored 1-2 to give them an unlikely 1-4 to 0-4 lead at the break. In the second half, Ferrybank had the better of the play and Dean Phelan reduced the gap with a good point. As Ferrybank had a lot of possession and holding St Mollerans scoreless, they drew level with two further points from Greg Murphy. Entering the final few minutes, Brian Bartley scored a crucial goal, when he latched onto a loose ball, and finished it to the back of the net. Minutes later Brian got his second goal, when good link up play from Aidan Sinnott, Jamie Diggins, Darren Hickey gave the ball into Brian Bartley and he finished well despite the presence of the St Mollerans defence. With time almost up, St Mollerans got a goal to reduce the deficit to a goal, but straight from the puckout, Greg Murphy pointed, and with the last action of the game Eoin Buggy slotted over the Insurance point. This was a deserved win for the team, with a lot of young players, they will have benefitted from the game. TEAM: Shane Ahearne, Eddie Byrne, Aidan Sinnott, Jamie Diggins, Hugh O' Neill, John Byrne, Greg Kinsella, Oisin MacCathmhaoil, Stephen Quinn, Sean Rellis, Greg Murphy(-7), Eoin Buggy (-1), Darren Hickey, Brian Bartley(2-0), Martin Freeman, Thomas Lane, Dean Phelan(-1).
UNDER 16 HURLING: Our Under 16 Hurlers are back in action tomorrow night Wednesday 15th August in Dunhill at 7pm, when they play Na Gaeil (Dunhill/Fenor). Please come along and support the team.
MINOR HURLING: Our Minor Hurlers are in Championship action next Monday night Aug 20th at 7pm in Ferrybank where they play Bricky Rangers. A stiff test lies ahead for the team, as Brickys are top of the table. Your support will be crucial, so please come along and support the team.
UNDER 6 & UNDER 8 HURLING TRAINING: Under 6 Hurling Training will take place at 10am on Saturday mornings, while Under 8 Training will resume on Saturday 25th August at 11am.
LEAVING CERTIFICATE. The very best of luck to all associated with Ferrybank Gaa Club on their Leaving Cert results tomorrow. Lets hope they get their reward for the hard work over the the last two years, and best of luck on their chosen career path for the future.
