ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

CAMOGIE:

Ferrybank Camogie Club held their virtual AGM for 2021 last Wednesday night. This AGM brought many changes in the committee structure, including the introduction of Karen Butler as our first vice-chairperson. Along with the introduction of this role, many sub-committees were also introduced to assist in the expansion of the club. This included Siobhan, Aisling and Iona Heffernan as our incoming secretaries, our outgoing treasurer Ann Heffernan will now be joined by Claire Smith, Lorraine Kennedy and Eileen Heffernan. Jane Myers will now be joining Roisin Oates in her role as PRO, and our current registrar Katrina Ryan will be assisted by Margaret Oates and Laura Boylan. Child Welfare Officer will be retained by Orla O' Neill. On the Fundraising committee will be Niamh Ahearne, Valerie O' Brien, Lydia Grant and Helen McEvoy. Ferrybank Camogie club would like to thank Shiner Ahearne for committing to his role as Chairperson for the coming year, and we wish everyone the best of luck in their roles for 2021.

 

WATERFORD SENIOR CAMOGIE:

Best of luck to Iona Heffernan, John (Doxer) Burns and the Waterford Senior Camogie team who are taking part in their virtual run to Croke Park this coming Saturday, February 27^th, as part of their fundraising campaign for the season ahead.

Why not get involved yourself by taking part in a 5k run or walk, and donate €5 to the Senior Camogie team’s training fund. Each person who donates, will be entered into a draw to win a training top, and a training session with the Senior Camogie team. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be given to the GoFundMe page, details of which can be found on the Waterford Camogie social-media page, or go to gofundme.com

 

BAILIUCHAN EADAI:

Tá an bailiúchán éadaí ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Má tá aon cheann díobh seo a leanas agat, iad a thabhairt anuas leat chun na páirce CLG; 

-Éadaí 

-Péire Bróg 

-Criosanna 

Ná tabhair aon duivéanna nó piliúir anuas leat, le do thoil. 

Is féidir málaí a fhágáil ag an mbealach isteach chuig tailte an chlub idir 10r.n. agus 11r.n. maidin Dé Sathairn.

ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

CAMOGIE A.G.M.

This coming Wednesday night, February 17^th, at 8pm will see the Ferrybank Camogie A.G.M. take place, via Zoom. If you wish to attend, please e-mail secretary.ferrybank.waterford@camogie.ie so that an invitation can be sent.

Everyone is more than welcome to attend, particularly players, parents, or any interested people who would like to get involved in any small capacity. The 2020 playing season was an excellent one for Ferrybank Camogie and let’s hope 2021 will be even better. We look forward to your presence this Wednesday night.

 

WATERFORD SENIOR CAMOGIE:

The Waterford Senior Camogie side, which includes our own Iona Heffernan, and John (Doxer) Burns as head coach, are asking everyone associated with the club to take part in a 5k run or walk, and donate €5 to the Camogie Senior team training fund for the playing season ahead.

Each person who donates, will be entered into a draw to win a training top, and a training session with the Senior Camogie team. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be given to the GoFundMe page, details of which can be found the Waterford Camogie social-media pages, or go to gofundme.com.

The girls themselves will be doing their virtual run to Croke Park on Saturday, February 27^th as part of their fundraising campaign.

 

COVID RESTRICTIONS:

As you know, the Government extended the Level 5 restrictions until at least Easter, with that, no on-field activities will be permitted, which includes training or games. It is expected that the Government will publish an updated "Living with Covid" plan, and we expect that this will provide clarity on when clubs are likely to be allowed return to training and games in 2021. It should also provide clarity on when other off-field club activities may be permitted to resume. Thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.

 

CLUB A.G.M.

Ferrybank GAA club held its online A.G.M. recently. For the coming season ahead, will see a number of new faces serving on the club’s committee. Declan O' Meara, Treasurer of the club, gave his final report at the meeting, ensuring another comprehensive summary on the club’s finances. Throughout those 50-plus years of service, Declan kept the finances in good order, even during tough times. On behalf of everyone at Ferrybank GAA club, we would sincerely like to thank Declan for his dedicated service and hard work in the Treasurers role, and indeed all the other roles served by Declan, including chairperson. Stepping into Declan's shoes will be Áine Morrissey. Noaise MacCathmhaoil will take over the role as Irish Officer, while Tommy Lane has joined the committee, and we would like to wish Áine, Naoise and Tommy every success in their new roles.

 

LAST MAN STANDING:

The club are running a Last Man Standing competition fundraiser, with the proceeds going towards the purchase of new goalposts.

The competition will start this coming Friday, February 19^th. It’s based on the English Premiership fixtures, where you will select just one team to win their game at the weekend (there will be 10 games to select from). If your selection wins, you will go onto the following weekend and so on. However, if your selection only draws or is defeated, unfortunately you are out of the competition. Also, you can’t pick the same team more than once.

The winner’s prize is a nice €400, with the runner up receiving €100. Entries close this Friday, February 19^th, at 5pm sharp. Entry fee is €20, so if you are interested in this event, please contact Thomas Lane (087-0528391), Sam Lawless, Cormac Heffernan or Mark O' Brien.

For those people who have already signed up, details on how to enter your team for this weekend will be posted on our social media pages during the week.

So, no doubt a bit of homework will be needed when selecting your team, and best of luck to everyone involved.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

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COUNTY DUTY:

It wasn't to be for the Waterford Senior hurlers last Sunday afternoon in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, as they were defeated by an excellent Limerick side.

The team gave it their all on the day, but Limerick proved too strong, to run out deserving winners. The club can be proud of Mark O' Brien and John Burns for playing their part with the Waterford hurlers throughout the campaign, giving us some great hurling along the way, and brightened up those dark evenings.

Even though it wasn't our day, no doubt, the team will have learned a lot, and will be back next year. Well done lads onwards and upwards for 2021.

Also, it was hard luck to Shane Oates and the Waterford Minor Footballers that were defeated by Limerick last Saturday afternoon in the Munster Football Championship. Shane lined out at corner back for the county, and no doubt it was a proud day for him and his family.

Best of luck to Neil O’Sullivan and the Waterford U20 hurlers against Tipperary tonight (Tuesday) in the Munster Championship.

 

DÉISE DRAW:

The final Déise Draw of 2020 will take place on Friday, December 18^th. Hopefully we can have a few winners on the night, especially with Christmas around the corner. Thanks to all who have purchased tickets during the year.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

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COUNTY DUTY:

Ferrybank GAA club would like to wish Mark O’ Brien and John ‘Doxer’ Burns, along with everyone else involved in the Waterford Senior Hurling set-up, the very best of luck in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling final this coming Sunday afternoon against Limerick in Croke Park.

While it’s been a year to forget, the Waterford hurlers have brightened up our weekends since October with some excellent displays, and have improved game by game, and will give it their all on the day. The very best of luck to all concerned, and make sure you bring a certain Liam McCarthy home on Sunday night. Déise abú!

 

DÉISE DRAW:

We had a couple of winners last Wednesday night in the fifth Déise Draw of 2020. Congratulations to Kevin Kehoe and Billy Maley who both won €250 each, while Nicky Hefferan won the coordinators prize. The final Déise Draw will take place on Friday, December 18^th. Once again, thanks to all who have purchased tickets throughout the season.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

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COUNTY DUTY:

Congratulations to Mark O' Brien, John Burns and the Waterford Senior hurling team on the great victory over near-neighbours Kilkenny, last Saturday night in Croke Park. We now look forward to the All-Ireland final on Sunday week against Limerick. Well done lads and keep up the good work.

DÉISE DRAW:

The fifth Déise Draw of 2020 takes place this coming Wednesday, December 2^nd, and with the shops now re-opening for Christmas, let’s hope we can have a few winners on the night. Thanks to all who have purchased tickets for the draws throughout the year.

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

COUNTY DUTY:

Congratulations to Mark O' Brien and John Burns, who are part of the Waterford Senior hurling set-up, on their great win over Clare last Saturday afternoon. It’s now off to Croke Park this coming Saturday for a semi-final clash with near-neighbours Kilkenny.

Best of luck lads.

 

DÉISE DRAW:

The fifth Déise Draw of 2020 takes place on Tuesday, December 1^st. Let’s hope for a few winners on the night.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

COUNTY DUTY:

Hard luck to Iona Heffernan and the Waterford Senior Camogie team that bowed out of this year's All-Ireland Championship, last Saturday afternoon against Tipperary in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, following a close game

While, despite a brave effort, it was no joy for John Burns, Mark O' Brien and the Waterford Senior Hurling team that were defeated by Limerick in the Munster Final last Sunday afternoon in Thurles. Hopefully the team can make a winning return next weekend in the All-Ireland quarter finals.

 

CONDOLENCES:

Ferrybank GAA Club would like to express their sincere sympathies to the family of the late Johnny O' Neill who sadly passed away during the week. Johnny lined out for the Club in the late 1970s and 1980s, and was on the defeated Ferrybank Senior Football team that were involved in two County Football finals in '79 & '82. Ar Dheis De go Raibh a h-anam.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

 

ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

 COUNTY DUTY:

Well done to Iona Heffernan and the Waterford Senior Camogie team that defeated Westmeath in Mullingar last Sunday afternoon, and now go onto the quarter-finals to play Tipperary next Saturday afternoon in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

While it’s best of luck also to John Burns, Mark O' Brien and the Waterford Senior hurling team that will take on Limerick in next Sunday’s Munster Final in Thurles.

 

DÉISE DRAW:

Congratulations to Ruth Hannigan, Rockenham, who won €250 in the latest Déise Draw, which took place last Wednesday night.

Thanks to all who have purchased tickets for the draw, and the fifth Déise Draw takes place on Wednesday, December 2^nd.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.

ABP sponsored Ferrybank GAA Weekly Notes

COUNTY DUTY:

Well done to John Burns, Mark O' Brien and the Waterford Senior hurling team on their excellent win over Cork last Saturday afternoon in Thurles.

The team now go on to play Limerick on Sunday week in the Munster final.

Also, best of luck to Iona Heffernan and the Waterford Senior Camogie team who travel to play Westmeath next Saturday in a crucial knockout match.

 

DÉISE DRAW:

The fourth Déise Draw of 2020 which took place on Wednesday, November 4^th. Congratulations to Ruth Hannigan, Rockenham who won €250.

 

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 between 10am and 11am on Saturday mornings.