ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS:
Congratulations
to our own Iona Heffernan and the Waterford Intermediate Camogie team who were
crowned All Ireland Champions in Croke Park earlier today with victory over a gallant
Kildare side. The Déise won on a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-05. Let’s hope it’s the
start of many more years of success for these talented hurlers. This is a
fantastic achievement for Iona and her teammates – well done ladies.
UNDER 13 HURLING:
Ferrybank
played St. Mollerans in the semi-finals last Wednesday night, and the lads put
in a great effort from start to finish, but unfortunately lost out to a better
team on the night. Ferrybank started of brightly with Charlie McLaughlin
finding the target with some well taken scores, but St. Mollerans hit back with
a flurry of goals, which left Ferrybank with a mountain to climb in the second
half. The lads gave it their all, but couldn’t get the scores to mount a
challenge, and we wish the best of luck to St. Mollerans in the final.
Coming near
the end of the game, James O' Meara-Fortune received an accidental blow to the
head, which resulted James going to hospital for treatment. We are glad to
report that James is back on the mend, and thanks to referee Kieran O' Toole
who gave first aid, and to St. Mollerans for their assistance.
GREYHOUND NIGHT:
It’s hard to
believe it’s that time of the year again; our annual night at the dogs will
take place on Saturday November 21st at Kilcohan Park. So put the date in your
diary, and make it and enjoyable night out. More details regarding the night
will follow in due course.
JUNIOR, MINOR & U16 CAMOGIE:
Training
this week is on Monday and Wednesday at 6.45pm in the Ferrybank Pitch.
JUNIOR CAMOGIE FIXTURE:
Best of luck
to our Junior team who are playing away to Clonea this Saturday, September 19th
in the fifth round of The Premium Butcher sponsored championship.
U12, U10 & U8 CAMOGIE:
Training for
our U12, U10 & U8 girls continues every Saturday morning at 10am to 11am in
the Ferrybank pitch. All newcomers are more than welcome. Hurleys and helmets
can be provided on the day.
Well done to
our Under 8s and Under 10s who took part in a blitz which was hosted in our
very own pitch on Saturday 12th September. The blitz was a massive success with
over 80 children in attendance. A special thanks to all the referees and to
Michael Connolly for providing sweets for all children in attendance.
NURSERY GROUP:
Training for
our nursery girls and boys continues every Saturday morning at 10am to 11am in
the Ferrybank Pitch. All newcomers are more than welcome. Hurley’s and helmets
can be provided on the day.
FANTASTIC DEAL:
We have a
fantastic deal available for registered Ferrybank GAA and Camogie Members. We
are selling a pair of green football socks and plain white shorts for €10. The
shorts are available in up to age 13. The socks are available in adult sizes 1
– 6 & 7 – 11 and child size 8 – 13. To reserve please contact Conor
McGarrity on cmcgarrity@glanbia.ie or 087 908 7745.
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
Due to the
success of our last clothes collection, Ferrybank GAA is embarking on another
one. If you have any unwanted textiles and mobile phones - Recycle and Support
Ferrybank GAA. Please drop to the club Saturdays between 10am - 11am or at any
training sessions. Any clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains,
towels, soft toys, mobiles phones keep in separate bag. The final collection
date is in mid-October but we will be collecting up until then.
U10 HURLING:
Ferrybank
Under 10s travelled to limerick today in order to retain the Tommy Burtchaell
shield which we won last year and they did not disappoint.
As always
the Tommy Burtchaell tournament in Na Piarsaigh is a very tough affair and the
opposition are always very physical and this year was no different.
The team
played 5 matches and the competition became fiercer with each match. The
atmosphere was electric as Ferrybank battled our way into the finals but this
when our under 8 and under 9 player really made their mark; our 8 year olds
Conor Haley
scoring 5 goals no less in the final game, Fionn McGarrity striking gold on 3
occasions and Jack Kelly at the other end making as many heroic saves.
Of course
this was no one man show and every one of our 15 panel played their part,
captain Izzac Richards showed the true qualities of leadership and battle hard
in midfield along with stalwarts Shane Purcell and Caolan. Adam, Mikey, Jay,
Idir and Mattie also terrorised the opposition defences in a blitzkrieg manner
while our older personnel held a solid defence comprising Ruaidhri, Jamie, Jake
and Shane Egan.
This is a
very proud day for the management team and on behalf of Ferrybank GAA, we would
like to thank the players for their efforts today…. Blood sweat and tears (literally).
Thank also
to the support we brought with us who spurned the team on… Ger, Seamus, Adrian,
John Haley, Brian Kelly and Paul Sutton.
Congrats
again to The team: Shane Egan, Caolán,
Mattie, Fionn & Ruaidhr
McGarrity, Jake Butler, Jamie,
Shane Purcell, Izzac Richards, Idir, Jack Kelly, Conor Haley, Adam Aspel, Mikey
McLawrence & Jay Bagge.
This is 2 in
a row…Let’s make it 3 next year. Well done again lads. Another proud day for
the parish and the club.
