JUNIOR FOOTBALL:
The Junior Footballers qualified for the final of the Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Championship with a 1-11 to 0-9 victory over a spirited Bunmahon team last Saturday in Tramore.
With very heavy underfoot conditions, both sides found it tough going in the early stages, but as the game wore on, Ferrybank adapted to them better and ran out worthy winners. Kevin Hurley opened the scoring with a point in the opening minutes, but Bunmahon despite playing against the breeze put over four unanswered points to open up a three point lead. Ferrybank began to gain a bit more possession and were awarded a penalty when Oisín MacCathmhaoil was bundled to the ground, after receiving a pass from Mj Sutton. Despite dusting himself down, his penalty was well saved by the Bunmahon goalkeeper. However, despite the miss, it didn’t deter the players as three quick points from Mj Sutton, and wingbacks Neil O’ Sullivan and Shane Oates levelled up the game. Despite missing some more scoring chances, Ferrybank regained the lead when a long range free from Kevin Hurley sailed over the goalkeeper’s head and into the net. This was then followed by a point from Cormac Heffernan. However, two late points from Bunmahon saw them reduce the gap to the minimum at the half-time break.
With the wind assisting Bunmahon in the second-half, they quickly levelled the game up. Things didn’t get any easier for Ferrybank, when they were reduced to fourteen men for ten minutes with a black card. However, this seemed to galvanise the team as they began to get a grip on the game. Points from Kevin Hurley (2) and Greg Murphy saw them regain the lead. From there on, the lads began to take control of the match, with the defence comprised of Charlie Atkins, Alex Kinsella, Shane Oates, Stephen O’ Kane and Neil O’ Sullivan holding firm, determined not to concede any goal that Bunmahon needed. In midfield, Ryan Tierney and Cormac Heffernan began to take control, while up front Oisín MacCathmhaoil and Mj Sutton set up the final two scores for Greg Murphy and Kevin Hurley, as the team ran out good winners.
Overall, this was a solid display for the team, who enjoyed a lot of possession in both halves, and could have had a few more scores on the board. It’s now onto the final next Saturday, November 6th at 12 noon in Fenor against Mount Sion, where a serious test awaits the team, so all support will be appreciated on the day.
TEAM: Odhran MacCathmhaoil, Alex Kinsella, Stephen O’ Kane, Charlie Atkins, Neil O’ Sullivan (0-01), Naoise MacCathmhaoil, Shane Oates (0-01), Ryan Tierney, Cormac Heffernan (0-01), Davy Atkins, Oisín MacCathmhaoil, Kevin Hurley (1-05), Greg Murphy (0-02), Mj Sutton (0-01), Tommy Carew, Pawel Tomzcuk, Lee Clarke, John Ahern, Damien Ahern.
DÉISE DRAW:
Best of luck to everyone who has purchased tickets for this coming Wednesday night, where the fourth Déise Draw of the year takes place, and hopefully we can have a couple of winners on the night.
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS & OTHERS:
The Mothers & Others Gaelic football team made the short trip to Slieverue to take on their fellow counterparts on Saturday afternoon, in their first game since 2019, with some of the team making their debuts. A super day out was had by all, and a great team effort from the players. Thanks to John Haley and to the supporters who came along and to Kilian for taking some photos.
UNDER 8 & 10 CAMOGIE:
Training for the Under 8 and 10 Camogie sides will now take place on a Saturday morning at 10:15am
UNDER 6 HURLING:
Another excellent turnout for the Under 6 academy side which enjoyed plenty of fun and games in good weather last Saturday. Everyone is most welcome to come along and enjoy the activity, particular new people, where excellent coaching and supervision is provided.
CLOTHING COLLECTION:
The clothing collection is continuing. If you have any of the following items, drop them down to the GAA grounds;
- Clothes
- Paired Shoes
- Belts
Please do NOT send down any DUVETS OR PILLOWS.
Bags can be left at the entrance to the club's grounds on a weeknight, or between 10 am and 11 am on Saturday mornings.
BENEFIT NIGHT:
The club will hold its annual benefit night on Saturday November 20th at Kilcohan Park. Tickets will shortly go on sale at €10 each, and we would appeal to those associated with the club to support this vital fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards the day-to-day running of the club.
