CONDOLENCES:
It is with deep
sorrow we record the passing of Paddy Heffernan. A native of Glenmore, Paddy
hurled with the local GAA team until he moved to Rockenham and worked in
Clover Meats until its closure. Paddy was one of numerous people who developed
and fundraised for the current Ferrybank GAA grounds back in 1960 and ensured
all his family got involved with Ferrybank GAA club.
A kind warm man, Paddy never had a bad word to say about
anyone, and he will be sadly missed. To his wife Ellie, sons Nicky, John, Andy and Dick,
daughters Bernie, Eileen, Angela, Marie and Bridget, ar dheis Dé go raibh a
h-anam.
UNDER 16 FOOTBALL:
Our Under 16 travelled to play the Nire last Sunday morning
to play the home side in their latest league game, and it was the Nire who ran
out winners on a scoreline of 3-12 to
4-04. A good effort from the lads throughout the game. Next up for the team is
a home game against Dungarvan on the 29th March at 7pm.
UNDER 14 FOOTBALL:
Our Under 14 Footballers are back in action this coming
Saturday March 25th with a home game against Clann Na Gael at 3pm.
UNDER 5/6 HURLING:
Training for the Under 5/6 hurlers takes place every
Saturday morning in the club’s hurling alley at 10am. Hurleys and helmets are
supplied, and all boys and girls are most welcome to come along, and learn the
skills of our national game.
DÉISE DRAW:
The 2017 Déise draw will commence on Wednesday 10th
May. It’s a new formula this year with 6 draws taking place for the coming
year, 1 draw per month. Tickets will cost €15 per month, and the prize
increasing, with the top prize of €12,500, 2nd prize will also
increase to €3,000, with €1,000 for 3rd & 4th place.
Prize money will go all the way down to 20th place. The club will
get 70% from the draw, so we would encourage all members of the club to support
this fantastic draw.
MEMBERSHIP:
With the playing season just around the corner, membership
for the coming year is Adults €70, Student/Unwaged €30, so please pay asap.
ANGELA BURNS MEMORIAL
10K:
The third annual Angela Burns memorial 10k Fun Run/Walk, kindly
sponsored by Harvey Travel Gladstone St., takes place on Sunday April 23rd
at 11am from the GAA grounds. Entry fee is €15 for the runners (chipped) and
€10 for the walkers. This event is open to everyone from runners, walkers, joggers,
pram-pushers etc. We would encourage everyone to come along and support this
great day out. Entries are now been taken on www.totaltiming.ie/event/angela-burns-memorial-10k-2017/
OLD BOOTS/HURLEYS/HELMETS
If you, or you children, have any of the following that are
old or too small and would like to help the club out
Hurleys
Football boots
Helmets
ABP Ferrybank tops
Ferrybank half-zips
....then please donate to Ferrybank GAA and we will
redistribute these items to members for free.
Please hand in to any personnel at the club. Likewise if any
registered member needs boots please tell the coaches at training and we will
endeavour to facilitate you.
