INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Ferrybanks Intermediate Hurlers were defeated by Ballygunner in the semi finals of the Intermediate Championship on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-14 at Walsh Park. Following an even opening 10 minutes, with the sides level at two points each, Ballygunner hit 1-3 without reply in a six minute spell, and from their on always held the upper hand. Mark O' Brien replied with two points, but Ballygunner always kept the scoreboard ticking over and despite good scores from Phil Blake, Eoin O' Neill, MJ Sutton, Ballygunner held a 1-09 to 0-08 lead at the break. Ferrybank made a bad start to the second half, when some poor defending left in Ballygunner for a soft goal and they extended the gap to eight points. Despite points from Tommy Carew, MJ Sutton, Mark O' Brien, Ferrybank got back to four points during the second half, but the goal they badly needed to ignite them didnt come as the Ballygunner defence held firm and in the end ran out worthy winners on the day. This was tough on the lads, but they are a young team, and hopefully they will bounce back even stronger for next season. Thanks to all who came along and supported the team on the day. TEAM Cormac O' Driscoll, David Atkins, Gary Coady, Seamus Burtchaell, Andrew Heffernan, Damien Ahern, Graham Coady, Luke Flynn, Mark O' Brien (-6), Phil Blake (-1), Sam Lawless (-2), MJ Sutton (-2), Eoin O' Neill (-2), Tommy Carew (-1), John Ahern, Eric Corcoran, Oisin MacCathmhaoil, Pat O' Neill, Alex Kinsella, Paul Martin, Alex Power, Martin Freeman, William Tyler, Conor Hogan,
UNDER 10 HURLING: Congratulations to the Under 10 hurlers who captured the Tommy Burtchaell shield trophy with victory over Cappamore in Na Piarsaigh Gaa grounds today. The team defeated Kilcornige, Bruff, Meelick, Na Piarsaigh en route to the final. The final itself was a titanic affair, and inspiring by the physically small Ferrybank side, and in a David and Goliath finish, Ferrybank emerged victorious. TEAM: Kevin, Shane Egan, Caolan, Alex, Ola, Pabil, Jake, Ruaidhri, Jamie, Daniel, Sean Heffernan, Sean Fagan, Shane Purcell, Izaak, Joe. This is the first time in seven years that the prize has come to Ferrybank. Well done lads, another proud day for the club and Parish.
MINOR CAMOIGE: The Minor Camoige side received a walk over from Tramore last Saturday evening and therefore qualified for the final against Lismore. No date has been confirmed for the final.
