JUNIOR HURLING:
No joy for the Junior Hurlers last Sunday morning in the Eastern ‘C final of the John J Murphy sponsored competition as they went down in extra-time, after a titanic battle with Tramore, on a scoreline of 0-18 to 0-16.
It was the second period of extra-time in which the Sea-siders got on top to come out winners. Despite plenty of possession in the opening quarter, Ferrybank could only register one point through Greg Murphy, while Tramore had 4 points. However, Ferrybank kept in touch and closed the gap with points from Darryl Griffin (3) and Eoin O' Neill (1). With Darryl having a close range shot saved by the goalie in the opening half, Tramore lead at the break by 0-07 to 0-05.
Again, like the opening half, the second-half was tight with little to separate the sides, with points being traded, and five more Eoin O' Neill points brought the sides level again. Ferrybank’s defence held firm with Jake Brophy and Nicky Ryan in the full back line doing well. Ferrybank hit the front for the first time with Naoise MacCathmhaoil’s long range point. Tramore wouldn’t go away however, and levelled again through a free. The closing minutes were frantic, with both sides squandering possession in key areas. With two minutes to go, Eoin O’ Neill levelled the game up with a fine point from an acute angle.
Into extra-time, and with both sides feeling the strain, Ferrybank edged the opening half, with two points from Eoin O’ Neill to lead 0-15 to 0-14. However, Tramore, aided with the breeze in the second period, hit three unanswered frees to lead again. A great chance to level it up from Tiarnan Morrissey went a begging, and Tramore increased their lead to three with a point.
One last chance saw Eoin O’ Neill’s free just go over, and Tramore held on for the win. The lads gave it everything on the day, and lost nothing in defeat, and no doubt enjoyed their run in the competition.
A huge thanks to Stan Heffernan for looking after the team during the campaign, and best of luck to Tramore in the County final.
PANEL: Cian Martin, Jake Brophy, Nicky Ryan, Oran MacCathmhaoil, Charlie Atkins, Naoise MacCathmhaoil (0-01), Alex Kinsella, Stephen O' Kane, Maciez Tomczuk, Darryl Griffin (0-03), Eoin O' Neill (0-11), Charlie MacLoughlin, Eimhin Burns, Tommy Burtchaell, Greg Murphy, Tiarnan Morrissey, Luke Butler, Aidan Sinnott, Paul Martin, Conor Hogan, James Murphy, Paul Carew, Hughie O' Neill, Andrew Heffernan.
CAMOGIE:
Our Intermediate Camogie side qualified for the semi-final of the Hooper Dolan Insurance competition with a gutsy 1-07 to 0-08 win over a good Gailtír ‘B side in Cleaboy last Saturday evening. Despite been under pressure in the second-half, the girls dug deep, held their nerve, and scored two crucial points in the final quarter, while holding their opponents scoreless, proved decisive.
Aided with the breeze, Ferrybank had a lot of possession, and Valerie O' Brien hit three points to get them off to a good start. Slowly, Gailtír came more into it, and hit two points without reply to reduce the gap. Just before the water break, Ferrybank struck a crucial goal, when Valerie O' Brien hit a shot just inside the sideline, and the ball sailed over the Gailtír goalie and into the net. Another Valerie point extended the lead, but again, Gailtír replied with two points just before half-time to leave the score 1-04 to 0-04 at the break.
Against the breeze, Ferrybank’s defence was now being tested. Amy Boden in goal pulled off a good save to prevent a green flag. Niamh Ahearne scored a vital point to give some breathing space, but again, three unanswered Gailtír points levelled the game up entering the final quarter. Ferrybank’s defence held firm, not conceding anything silly, with the excellent Orla O' Neill leading the way, aided by Siobhan Heffernan and Chloe Laffan. With Helen Connolly and Iona Heffernan in midfield beginning to win possession, Valerie O' Brien edged them in front with a point, and moments later, Valerie scored another point to put them two clear.
Gailtír threw everything in the last minutes but to no avail, and the girls held out for a great win and now go onto the semi-finals.
PANEL: Amy Boden, Siobhan Heffernan, Aisling Heffernan, Chloe Laffan, Deirdre Heffernan, Orla O' Neill, Rachel Butler, Iona Heffernan, Helen Connolly, Niamh Ahearne (0-01), Aine Prendergast, Roisin Oates, Grainne Heffernan, Eimear Larkin, Valerie O' Brien (1-06), Lydia Grant, Aisling Oates, Jane Myers, Tara Prendergast.
UNDER 12 CAMOGIE:
Our U12 Camogie side travelled to Gracedieu last Saturday afternoon to play De La Salle in their opening game, and came away with a great win following a good game of Camogie. Well done girls, all the hard training is now paying dividends. Next up is a trip to play Mount Sion next Saturday at 3pm.
UNDER 12 HURLING:
Our U12 hurlers received a walkover from Mount Sion last Friday night, and they must turn their attention to this coming Friday August 28th with a home game against Roanmore at 5:30pm.
UNDER 13 HURLING:
Our U13 hurlers defeated St. Marys on Monday evening in a tense game. Well done to all!
UNDER 15 HURLERS:
Our U15 hurlers had a good win over St. Marys last Friday night in Kill, winning on a scoreline of 1-08 to 0-9. This was their last game in the league system, and now enter the knock out stages, where opponents have yet to be confirmed.
UNDER 17 FOOTBALL:
Our Minor Footballers are in action this coming Thursday August 27th with a home game against Roanmore at 7pm.
DÉISE DRAW:
Best of luck to everyone who has purchased a Déise Draw ticket. The opening draw will take place this Wednesday, August 26th. Let’s hope we can start off to a good start with a couple of winners on the night.
SPEEDY RECOVERY:
We would like to wish our COVID-19 Officer and First Aider Tony Power a speedy recovery from a recent operation. Let’s hope it isn’t too long before he is back out and about.
We also wish a speedy recovery to Paul 'Mossy' Moran who is recuperating from a recent setback out in the US. Get well soon lads.
