UNDER 15 HURLING:
Ferrybank/St Saviours combined team made a winning start to this year’s championship with a thrilling one-point win away to Passage last Monday on a scoreline of 4-07 to 1-15. It didn’t look good for the team, trailing by eight points early in the second-half, but two goals in as many minutes brought them right back into the game.
Passage made the brighter start with the opening two points, before Conor Haley got the team’s opening score, and moments later a high ball into the Passage area saw Jacob Richards react quickest, and drove the ball to the back of the net. This seemed to settle the combined side down, and they began to create some chances, which saw points from Conor, Reece Grant and Josh Jacob ensure the side went in level at the break.
However, things started badly for Ferrybank/St. Saviours, conceding an early second half goal, followed by five unanswered points, saw Passage take control of the game. A much needed point from Josh, followed by a super sideline point from Harry Flanagan seemed to settle the team. Moments later saw Ferrybank/St. Saviours hit the homeside for two quick goals with the impressive Josh Jacob hitting a bullet of a shot into the top corner, and Jacob scoring his second with a low drive into the corner to reduce the gap to a point. This seemed to spur on the team, and a point from Conor levelled it up, and the same player scored goal number four with a low shot which deceived the goalie. From there on, it was backs to the wall stuff, as Passage came back with two points to reduce the gap, and try as they might, they couldn’t force the levelling score as the defence aided by Sean, Lee, Harry and Adam held firm to record a vital win.
TEAM: Senan Wyse, Adam Houlihan, Sean Adewami, Alex Sullivan, Jamie Smith, Lee Kirwan, Harry Flanagan, John Griffin, Josh Jacob, Tommy Mullally, Roy Cummins, Reece Grant, Sam Roberts, Conor Haley, Jacob Richards.
UNDER 13 HURLING:
Ferrybnk/Sacred Heart side got back to winning ways last Wednesday with a 7-08 to 3-03 win over Passage. Narrowly defeated in their last game, the lads made no mistake this time round with goals from John Joe and Mark, and points from Finn, Mark and John Joe ensured the team were always in control of the game, but credit to Passage as they kept battling all the way to the end.
The team now play St. Olivers next Wednesday night June 29th at 7pm in Ferrybank, where all support will be welcome. TEAM: Tommy, Callum, Jamie S, Luke, Mark, Eoin, John Joe, Sam, Fionn, Finn, Alfie, Charlie, Harry, Adam, Jamie.
UNDER 7 & 8 CAMOGIE:
Our Under 7 Camogie side made the trip to play in a blitz hosted by Mount Sion last Wednesday. A fantastic turnout of 26 girls played a number of games, and showed some quality skills on the pitch. This group is getting better and better week-in, week-out, and the training is paying dividends at this early stage. Thanks to Mount Sion for being excellent hosts.
Last Saturday the U8s made the trip to Cappoquin to take part in a mini blitz against St. Mollerans, Clonea and Cappoquin. The girls played in three quality matches, and scored some great goals in the games, in particular Maeliosa’s 40-yard screamer all the way into the net. A great all round display from this very young squad with the majority playing U7 as well. Thanks to Cappoquin for being excellent hosts on the day.
TEAM: Saoirse Morgan, Natasha, Maeliosa, Layla, Saoirse W, Nadia, Poppy, Zoey, Layla, Anna, Shiloh, Saoirse J.
WELL KIDS:
The Well Kids programme is up and running each Saturday morning. It starts at 10am, and it’s for children aged between 4 and 6 years of age, with the aim to attract young children and families to the GAA grounds. With plenty of fun and enjoyment on the day, everyone is more than welcome to come along and join in the activities on the field.
KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP:
This year’s Kelloggs Cúl Camp will take place in the club grounds from Monday, August 8th to Friday, August 12th. Application forms can be downloaded from https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
PEADAR’S SUMMER CAMP:
After two years of inactivity, the 29th running of Peadar’s Summer Camp will take place from Monday, July 18th to Friday, July 22nd, running from 10am to 2pm daily. The week will consist of learning and practising the skills of hurling and football. The summer camp is open to children aged between 5 and 15 years of age.
Once again, this event is kindly sponsored by Keltech Engineering, and a special word of thanks to Ray Breen and his staff for his continued sponsorship. The fee for the summer camp is €30 per child & will include the popular summer camp t-shirt.
Application forms can be obtained from this link. We are currently looking for volunteers to help out, and if you are over the age of 16, please contact Breda Russell 087-9772241, Sheila Doyle 086-8538759, Rosemary Heffernan 087-7982990. Application forms for those interested in volunteering at the summer camp can be obtained from here. There will be a coaching session for all volunteers on Saturday, July 16th.
Lastly, prior to the start of the camp, a benefit night will take place on Friday, July 8th in the Village Bar/Briar Rose, where Celtic Freedom will be playing on the night. Tickets cost €2, and all proceeds go toward the cost involved in running the camp and we would encourage everyone to support this night out.
