INTERMEDIATE HURLING:
Our
Intermediate Hurlers exited the Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs sponsored
competition last Friday night, where they were defeated by De La Salle in
Carrickbeg on a scoreline of 2-20 to 1-15.
Needing a win
to stay in the competition, Ferrybank were out battled in the final quarter,
where two quick goals in as many minutes settled this game.
The opening
exchanges were evenly matched, with little to separate the sides, as points
from Sam Lawless, John Ahern and Mark O' Brien kept Ferrybank level. De La
Salle kept things tight at the back, as Ferrybank forwards found it hard going.
Mark O' Brien kept Ferrybank ahead with some good points, while Johno Brown in
the goal pulled off a top save at point blank range, when it looked like De La
Salle were in for a goal. Going in at half-time, Ferrybank lead by 0-9 to 0-8.
An early
Robbie Carew point extended the lead, but De La Salle aided by the breeze were
never too far away, and hit over four unanswered scores to go into the lead,
and from there, never looked back. Shane O’ Sullivan and Mark O’ Brien hit
points to reduce the gap to two. However, with 15 minutes to go, De La Salle
profited on a mistake in the Ferrybank defence to score a goal, and moments
later scored a second from close range to open up clear daylight.
From there
on, Ferrybank could never make inroads into the De La Salle defence, which held
firm, and despite a Luke Flynn goal it was too little too late, as De La Salle
closed out the match with three more points to run out worthy winners.
No doubt this
was a very disappointing Championship campaign, and despite the talent in the
team, they weren’t good enough.
PANEL: Jono
Brown, Nicky Ryan, Damien Ahern, Davy Atkins, Graham Coady, Andrew Heffernan,
Tommy Carew, Luke Flynn (1-00), Mark O' Brien (0-09), Sam Lawless (0-02),
Cormac Heffernan, Tiarnan Morrissey, John Ahern (0-01), MJ Sutton, Eoin O'
Neill, Robbie Carew (0-01), Shane O’ Sullivan (0-01), Seamus Burtchaell, Oisín
MacCathmhaoil, Greg Murphy, Damien Heffernan.
UNDER 16 HURLING:
Well done to
the Under 16 hurlers on a good win over Cappoquin last Friday night on a
scoreline of 2-11 to 0-09. This win keeps the lads in the hunt, and next up for
the team is a trip to play table toppers Tramore on Friday 1st September at 7pm.
UNDER 15 HURLING:
Ferrybank and
Sacred Heart played out a 1-09 draw last Sunday night in Ferrybank in wet
conditions. Both sides found it tough going and over the course of the game, a
draw was a fair result. No confirmed date for the replay has been made.
KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP:
The Kellogg’s
Cúl Camp took place in Ferrybank last week, where big numbers took to the field
to learn about our national game and they had a great time. Our own Mark O'
Brien and Austin Gleeson were on hand to give some excellent advice and tips to
the kids, which they enjoyed throughout the week. Thanks also to Rosemary
Heffernan for being the coordinator for the Cúl Camp.
UP FOR THE MATCH:
This coming
Thursday August 24th, the Up For The Match cameras will visit the club grounds
from 2pm to 6pm. Everyone is most welcome to come along and attend, and parents,
if bringing along the kids, make sure they put on the Waterford jersey to show
your support. Also, if they have any lucky Mascot, or Lucky Charms, you can
bring them along as well.
This will be
a fun day for everyone, with plenty of stories to be told, and plenty of
banter, and the programme itself will be featured on Up For The Match which
will be aired on RTE 1 on Saturday September 2nd.
AIB INSURANCE OFFER:
Is it time to
renew your house insurance? If so, take a look at this offer from AIB. AIB will
donate €50 to us for every purchase of a new House Insurance policy.
If we receive
20 nominations before the end of this September, the club will receive an
additional bonus of a €1,000 O' Neills voucher.
