ANGELA BURNS MEMORIAL 10K:
Last Sunday morning saw the annual Angela Burns Memorial 10k take place
in the Ferrybank GAA grounds. Over 300 runners, walkers turned up in lovely
weather conditions and set off to tackle this tricky course. First home in the Men’s
race was Brian Murphy from Carrick AC,, with Aaron Donnelly from St. Senans in
2nd place, Eoin Whelan was third, David Lannigan fourth, and Brendan
Aspel fifth.
In the Women’s race, Elaine O' Donovan from St. Josephs retained her
title, with Aisling Ferguson 2nd, Mary Molloy third, and Vanessa
Bray fourth. Adam Aspel was first home in the juvenile race.
Well done to all, and thanks to everyone who participated in the event.
A huge thanks to people who contributed on the day, to the people who donated
the food, to Rosie Joyce & Sarah
Hayes for doing the physio before and after the race, Rachel Beckett for
putting the runners/walkers through their paces, Owen Regan & Luke Curran
for spinning the discs, Fintan Walsh for his excellent commentary, the stewards
for helping out, the water station helpers, the Ladies committee who ensured
everyone was well fed after the race, Garda John Haley and his crew, ensuring
the race went smoothly. Big thanks to all our sponsors – Clonmel Oil,
Qualitile, Countrystyle, Iverk, Glanbia, Nicky's Bar Mayors Walk and of course the Burns' family….roll on 2017.
UNDER 11 HURLING:
Ferrybank played Kilmacthomas in the latest game in the City League, and
started off well with scores from Conor Haley, Matti, Adam Aspel, and Michael McLaurence.
The midfield consisting of Shane Purcell, Izaak and Jay continued to rattle the
Kilmac defence and added to the mushrooming score line. Kilmac came more into
it in the second-half but with the defence of Shane Egan, Joe Carter, Jacob,
Fionn, Kyle, Conor and Paddy kept them at bay. It was a great start to the
Under 11 league.
FERRYBANK GAA DÉISE DRAW:
Best of luck to all who have purchased Ferrybank Déise draw tickets, in
which the second draw takes place this coming Friday night in Gaultier. Let’s
hope we can continue with another few winners from last month’s draw.
Congratulations to Ricky Hayden who was the confined winner for March. Remember
it’s not too late to enter the draw, and with 29 cash prizes on offer with
€10,000 the first prize all the way down to €100, who knows it could be you.
Tickets can still be purchased from Tony Power 086-4169215, Pat O' Meara
087-2108890, Nicky Heffernan 087-6724212.