INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE:
It was a case of hard luck last Saturday afternoon in Carriganore,
when An Rinn captured the Intermediate County title over a gallant Ferrybank
team on a scoreline of 1-13 to 3-05. Two points in the final few minutes swung
the game for An Rinn.
With underfoot conditions very slippery, and the heavy
drizzle falling, both sides served up a very entertaining game. An Rinn opened
the scoring with a point, but quick points from Valerie O' Brien and Niamh
Ahearne edged Ferrybank ahead. The opening goal arrived midway through the
opening half, when Niamh Ahearne shot was saved by the An Rinn goalie, but
Niamh was first to the loose ball and slotted it to the net to give Ferrybank
the lead.
With both sides attacking and creating scoring chances, An
Rinn got back into the game with a goal of their own, when a long range free
sailed all the way into the Ferrybank net. However, the girls didn’t let this
setback get to them; points from Valerie O' Brien and Niamh Ahearne had them
back in front. With Lydia Grant and Iona Heffernan playing well, Ferrybank got
a second goal when Niamh Ahearne’s low shot evaded the An Rinn defence and went
into the corner of the net. Valerie O' Brien’s point just before half-time had
Ferrybank leading 2-04 to 1-05 at the break.
An Rinn started the second-half stronger and quickly drew
level with two points. Ferrybank found it hard to get out of their own half, as
An Rinn scored four unanswered points to open up a lead. However, Ferrybank
refused to throw in the towel, and credit to the team, as another Valerie O'
Brien point reduced the gap. Minutes later, Niamh Ahearne completed her hat-trick
with a fine goal to draw level.
With Aisling Oates in defence playing a blinder, ably supported
by Iona Heffernan, Bronagh Power and Valerie O' Brien, the game was there for
the taking. With minutes remaining, two frees for An Rinn put them ahead, and
despite late pressure from Ferrybank, An Rinn held out to claim the trophy.
This was a great effort from the girls, who left no stone
unturned out on the field, gave it their all, and when it looked like An Rinn
would pull away in the second-half, they refused to give up, and fought to the
end. No doubt they will come back even stronger next year.
Thanks to Shiner and Paul for the training the girls
throughout the season and the supporters who came out to support them last
Saturday.
PANEL: Amy Boden, Aisling Heffernan, Aisling Oates, Clodagh
Whelan, Deirdre Heffernan, Bronagh Power, Iona Heffernan, Lydia Grant, Grainne
Heffernan, Valerie O' Brien, Niamh Ahearne, Helen McEvoy, Siobhan Heffernan, Eimear Larkin, Jane Myers,
Aoife Byrne, Julie Sinnott, Clare Burtchaell, Orla O' Neill, Clare Molloy,
Ciara Vereker, Roisin Oates, Olivia Ryan.
UNDER 16 HURLING:
Its crunch time for the U16 hurlers tonight (Monday October
2nd) at 7:30pm in St.
Molleran’s GAA grounds, Carrickbeg as they take on Clonea in the quarter-finals
of the Division 2 Championship.
When the sides met in the league stages, nothing could separate
them, so another close game is on the cards. The lads have put in a huge effort
over the last couple of weeks in training, and let’s hope they can deliver
tomorrow night. So, come along to Carrickbeg and show your support. Best of
luck lads.
MINOR HURLING:
Ferrybank/Erin’s Own were edged out in the quarter-finals of
the Division 2 Minor Hurling Championship last Saturday afternoon in Dunhill by
Brickey Rangers on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11. There was little to separate
the sides throughout the game, but the men form the West scored a crucial goal
to put them in the lead and they never looked back. Despite missing a penalty,
the combined side could never get the goal to force extra-time.
UNDER 11 FOOTBALL:
Our U11 Footballers were defeated by a stronger St. Saviour’s
side last Friday night on a scoreline of 3-08 to 1-02.
SPEEDY RECOVERY:
Ferrybank GAA club would like to wish clubman Pat Lawless a
speedy recovery from his recent operation. Let’s hope it’s not too long before we
see him back down in the field with the Junior hurlers.
CONDOLENCES:
Ferrybank GAA club would like to extend their sympathy to
the family of the late David (Nannycock) Roche who sadly passed away last
Saturday morning. Ar Dheis de go raibh a
h-anam dilis.