MINOR HURLING:
Our Minor hurlers were defeated by Ballyduff Upper last
Saturday afternoon in the semi-final of the J.J. Kavanagh & Sons sponsored
competition on a score-line of 3-15 to 2-10.
Despite being on top early on, Ferrybank failed to take their
chances, allowing their opponents back into the game, and two goals just before
the half-time break proved crucial. Ryan Tierney with three opening points had
Ferrybank up and running, and a fine score from Maciez Tomczuk, had them three
points clear. However, Ballyduff Upper slowly got into the game, taking their
points when they got the chances and three unanswered scores had them level.
Ryan Tierney converted a penalty, after Charlie McLoughlin
was upended in the area. That lead was short-lived, as minutes later. Ballyduff
got in for a goal of their own. Eimhin Burns restored the lead with a point,
but coming up to half time, Ballyduff Upper struck with two quick goals to have
them leading 3-06 to 1-06 at the break.
With a few switches made at the break, Ferrybank tried hard
to get back into the game, and with the accuracy of Ryan keeping them in the
hunt, Ferrybank got a lifeline with a goal from Cody Griffin, following a well
worked free from Ryan and Eimhin to reduce the gap to four points. Crucially, conceding
some soft frees proved their downfall, as Ballyduff Upper capitalised on the
chances they were given, and kept in control of the match, even though the lads
kept battling away, three more unanswered points, saw Ballyduff run out
winners.
The team gave it their all on the day, and a huge thanks to
Paddy, Davey and Doxer for preparing the team all through this championship.
PANEL: Cian Martin, Luke Butler, Ben Fitzpatrick, Jake
Brophy, Naoise MacCathmhaoil, Stephen O' Kane, Neil O' Sullivan, Nathon Carton,
Charlie McLoughlin, Cody Griffin (1-00), Eimhin Burns (0-01), Ryan Tierney (1-08),
Aidan Humphries, Jack Haley, Jordan McEvoy, Glen Power, Trevor Power, Reece
Phelan, Shane Oates, Pawel Tumczuk, Nathan Lawlor, Charlie Atkins.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL:
The Junior Footballers qualified for the final of the John J
Murphy sponsored competition with a thrilling victory over a strong Ballyduff
Lower team in Walsh Park last Sunday afternoon winning on a score-line of 1-13
to 1-12. The team had to endure a nervy few minutes towards the end, but
overall, Ferrybank deserved their win, with great a work ethic and passion sealed
their place in the final.
With Kevin Hurley cancelling out Ballyduff Lower’s opening
score, Ballyduff began to dominate possession and put over two quick points.
However, when the team settled down, the Ferrybank defence was holding firm and
began setting up attacks for the tea. This was illustrated with Ferrybank
putting over seven unanswered points in the remainder of the opening half. Tiarnan
Morrissey was unlucky to see his close range shot on goal saved by the
Ballyduff goalie, after he had weaved his way into the area, but with fine
points from Sam Lawless, Darryl Griffin, Robbie Carew and Kevin Hurley,
Ferrybank held an 0-8 to 0-03 lead at the break.
Ballyduff Lower started the second-half strongly, scoring an
early goal to reduce the gap to a point, but Ferrybank began to move the ball
up the field, and got rewarded with two excellent Kevin Hurley points to extend
the lead to three. With the Ferrybank defence having to be vigilant at all
times, Ballyduff kept pressing, and kept closing the gap, but another excellent
team move saw Tommy Carew from wing back with a superb score, and then Luke
Flynn scoring a great point from the outside of his boot by the side-line had
Ferrybank three clear entering the final minutes.
Ballyduff Lower kept the pressure on, and levelled the game
up with three points. With the game in the melting pot, the team were never
going to accept defeat. Mark O' Brien went on one of his trade mark runs and hit
a high ball into the Ballyduff area, where Sam Lawless was quick to react to
the bouncing ball and palmed the ball into the empty net. Credit to Ballyduff,
as they kept fighting to the end with two points, but time ran out for them, as
Ferrybank held out.
A great display from the team, despite missing a number of
key players on the day, the lads showed a great will to win attitude, getting
some fantastic scores, keeping their heads and played as a team on the day.
PANEL: Davey Atkins, Stephen O' Kane, Damien Ahern, John
Ahern, Tommy Carew (0-01), Alex Kinsella, Mark O' Brien, Naoise MacCathmhaoil,
Luke Flynn (0-01), Tiarnan Morrissey, Kevin Hurley (0-06), Greg Murphy, Darryl
Griffin (0-01), Sam Lawless (1-03), Robbie Carew (0-01), Tommy Burtchaell, Oran
MacCathmhaoil.
COUNTY DUTY:
Best of luck to John Doxer Burns who has taken up a coaching
role with the Waterford Senior hurling team for the 2019 playing season.
RETIREMENT:
Ferrybank GAA Club wish to congratulate Mrs. Bríd Powell on
marking her retirement from St Mary’s B.N.S Ferrybank after 40 years of
dedicated service. Bríd taught many of our players and members, past and
present, during her career in Ferrybank. Past pupils and parents are welcome to
pass on their good wishes to Bríd on Wednesday afternoon, October 24th
in the school between 1pm and 3pm. Go n-éirí an t-ádh léi.
GREYHOUND NIGHT:
The annual night at the dogs, in association with Surehaul /
Rolor Commericals, will take place on Saturday November 17th in
Kilcohan Park. Tickets, as usual, will cost €10 each, and we would ask all
players, supporters and parents to support this great night out.
KEEP FIT CLASSES:
A keep fit session will be held in the ball-alley every
Thursday night from 8-9pm under the guidance of Chris Dempsey. This is aimed at
all ladies, in particular the Camogie and Mothers & Others teams. Classes
cost €5 per session.
