INTERMEDIATE HURLING:
The Intermediate hurlers got their championship campaign off to a winning start in Dunhill last Saturday afternoon, defeating Butlerstown on a score-line of 2-10 to 0-15.
It was a case of a late late show from the team, as two late goals gave them a very fortunate win. With the breeze in Butlerstown’s favour, points from Cormac O' Driscoll and Mark O' Brien got Ferrybank off to a good start. Butlerstown came a lot more into it and hit nine unanswered points on the trot, and it could have been more, only for the Ferrybank defence working overtime to keep the score-line down, as Butlerstown launched attack after attack. Just before half-time, two further points from Mark and Cormac reduced the gap to 0-09 to 0-04 at the break.
Ferrybank started strongly in the second-half, with Mark O' Brien putting over three points, and shortly after two more points from Mark had us level. However, Butlerstown weathered the storm and put over two quick scores to regain the lead, and despite another point from Mark, Butlerstown were winning their fair share of the ball and put over three points to extend their lead, entering the final few minutes.
Ferrybank were awarded a free in, and a low Mark O' Brien shot ended up in the net to reduce the gap to a point in injury time. With possession crucial, Butlerstown worked the ball up the field and got another point to lead by two and looking good for the win. With time virtually up, a Cormac O' Driscoll free was floated into the square, and Sam Lawless who had battled hard all day, despite not been fully fit, timed his jump to perfection, and flicked the sliothar to the net, to give the team an unlikely win.
Despite being second best on the day, Ferrybank kept plugging away, and never gave up, even though missing a number of key players for the game, chiselled out the win. It could be a number of weeks now before the team plays their next game.
Team: Jonno Brown, Nicky Ryan, Davy Atkins, Stephen O' Kane, Damien Ahern, Shane O’ Sullivan, Tommy Carew, Naoise MacCathmhaoil, Mark O' Brien, Luke Flynn, Oisín MacCathmhaoil, Ryan Tierney, Cormac O' Driscoll, Sam Lawless, Jeff Lawless, Darryl Griffin, Ben Fitzpatrick, Greg Murphy, Alex Kinsella, Kevin Hurley, Damien Walsh, Jake Brophy, Tiarnan Morrissey.
UNDER 10 HURLING:
The U10 hurlers made the trip last Saturday afternoon to Portlaw to play the home side. The lads had to battle hard in the opening half, as Portlaw, aided with the breeze put the pressure on, but the defence held firm and restricted the home side to a number of scores.
In the second-half, Ferrybank played some super hurling, fought hard, and came out winners on a score-line of 3-02 to 2-03.
TEAM: Gavin, Sam, Harry, Conor, Luke, Daniel, Tommy, Mark, Michael, Aidan, Finn, Rian.
UNDER 11 HURLING:
Its City League action for the U11s this coming Friday night, April 19th where they play Roanmore in Ferrybank at 6:30pm. Your support will be welcomed on the night.
UNDER 12 HURLING:
No Joy for the U12 hurlers last Friday night up in Mooncoin, as they were second best on the night. This young team tried hard on the night but had no answer to a stronger side. Next up for the team is Friday, April 26th home to De La Salle at 6:30pm.
UNDER 14 FÉILE HURLING:
Our U14 hurlers play in the Féile qualifiers this coming Thursday night, April 18th in Mount Sion. The team will play two matches; first up is Mount Sion at 6pm, followed by Portlaw at 6:50pm. Please come along and show your support.
UNDER 13 FOOTBALL:
The U13 Footballers are back in action this coming Monday night, April 15th at 6:30pm with a home game against St. Saviours at 6:30pm.
ANGELA BURNS MEMORIAL 10K:
Unfortunately, the 5th running of the Angela Burns Memorial 10k Fun Run/Walk, in association with Harvey Travel Gladstone St., had to be postponed due to the adverse weather last Sunday.
No doubt, there was a huge sense of disappointment, but with the large volumes of rain falling, conditions and visibility would have been to hazardous for all concerned.
Currently, we are hoping to re-schedule the event for an alternative date, and we will keep you posted regarding same. A huge thanks to all who had contributed to the 10k.
DÉISE DRAW:
The 2019 Déise Draw will commence on Wednesday, April 24th. It will be the same format as last year, with six Déise Draws taking place at €15 per draw. With 20 cash prizes on offer, with 1st prize a nice €12,500, 2nd prize €2,500, 3rd prize €1,000, 4th to7th €500, 8th to 13th prize €250, 14th to 20th prize €150. Also along the way, there will be Harvey Travel & Supervalu vouchers to be won.
With 70% of the funds been retained by the club, this is a vital fundraiser for the club, and we would encourage everyone to support the Déise Draw.
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
The clothes collection has now resumed, and if you have any of the following items, you can drop them down to the GAA grounds; clothes, curtains, paired shoes, belts, soft toys.
Please do NOT bring down pillows or duvets.
