COUNTY DUTY:
Well done to Mark O' Brien who scored his first Senior goal
for the Waterford hurling team against Tipperary last Saturday night in Thurles
in the Allianz hurling league. Despite bringing the sides level in the second-half
with a superb strike from a tight angle, it wasn’t to be, as Tipp pulled away
for a vital win.
Also well done to Niamh Ahearne and Iona Heffernan who were
part of the Waterford Camogie side that played against Kilkenny in the league
game last Sunday.
MINOR FOOTBALL:
Ferrybank’s Minor Footballers will play in Division 3 of
this year’s championship, and have been paired with St. Molleran’s, St. Saviour’s
and Mount Sion, with two teams to qualify for the knockout stages. Opening game
is scheduled to take place Sunday March 4th home to Mount Sion at 11:30am.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING:
Ferrybank’s Intermediate hurlers have been paired with
Portlaw, Clonea, Ballygunner, St. Saviour’s, and Butlerstown. With the top two
teams in each group, qualifying for the quarter-finals, and also play the
league semi-finals, with the two winners playing a league final. The remaining
four teams in each group playing off, with 4 winners qualifying for the quarter
finals. The opening games are scheduled for early April.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL:
Ferrybank’s Junior Footballers will play Dunhill, Ballyduff
Lower and Roanmore in this year’s championship with the top two qualifying for
the semi-finals.
JUNIOR HURLING:
Ferrybank’s Junior hurlers have been grouped with Ballyduff
Lower, Butlerstown, Dunhill, Fenor, St. Paul’s and St. Saviour’s, with matches
to be played on a home/away basis.
ANGELA BURNS MEMORIAL
10K:
The Angela Burns memorial 10k Fun Run/Walk will take place
on Sunday 22nd April at 11am from the Ferrybank GAA grounds. Once again, this
event has been kindly sponsored by Harvey Travel in Gladstone St., and
Ferrybank GAA club would like to thank Sean Power and his staff for their kind
sponsorship. Entries are now open for the big day, and you can register online
at http://www.totaltiming.ie/event/angela-burns-memorial-10k-2018/
. Its €15 for the runners (chipped) and €10 for the walkers.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Well done to Ardmore GAA club on capturing the All-Ireland
club Junior hurling title in Croke Park last Sunday, following a thrilling game
against a gallant St. Mogue’s side from Fethard.
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS
AND OTHERS:
Training continues tomorrow night Monday 5th February at 8pm
in the Alley for Ladies wishing to play Gaelic Football. There was a great
turnout last Monday night, which was enjoyed by all. It’s fun football for past
players, Mothers and Others. Participants need to be over 18 years of age, and
not a currently registered player. This is a great concept for people to get
out and about, and be active, and everyone is most welcome to come along and
enjoy a fun filled night, with a hard earned cuppa waiting afterwards.
