GAA NOTES

INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Our Intermediate Hurlers played Clonea in Ferrybank on Saturday last, and following a good game of hurling it was Clonea who emerged victorious on a scoreline of 5-13 to 3-13. Tailing 3-7 to 1-7 at the halfway stage, Ferrybank conceeded some soft goals which allowed Clonea a decent lead. Ferrybank goal came mid way throughthe first half through Damien Walsh, and points from Cormac O' Driscoll, Eoin O' Neill, Damien Walsh, Sam Lawless kept Ferrybank in the hunt. In the second half, Ferrybank worked hard to get back into the game, but soft goals proved to be downfall as Clonea took full advantage of the mistakes to punish the Ferrybank defence.Goals from Phil Blake and Mark Russell kept Ferrybank in touch, and points from James Murphy, Cormac O' Driscoll, Damien Heffernan kept the scoreboard ticking over. Despite this defeat, Ferrybank kept going till the final whistle, and worked hard for one another. Also their was some very good link up play between players during the game, in which yieled some good scores. No doubt the selectors will be working hard with the team, before their first championship match takes place in four weeks time. TEAM: Damien Ahern, Conor Hogan, Cormac O' Meara, Tommy Carew, Shane Sullivan, Chris Hoban, Andrew Heffernan, Damien Heffernan(-1), Phil Blake(1-0), Sam Lawless(-3), Damien Walsh(1-2), Eoin O' Neill(-2), James Murphy(-1), Mark Drennan, Cormac O' Driscoll(-3), Mark Russell (1-1), Paul Martin, Brendan O' Meara, Mark Carew, Seamus Burchill. UNDER 6 & 8 HURLING: Ferrybank under 6 & 8 Hurlers played the Sacred Heart in Ferrybank last Saturday. TEAM: Sean Byrne, Fionn McGarrity, Dylan White-Carton, John & Michael Karankov, Adam Sinnott, Connor Daly, Kyle Daly, Izaak Richards, Jessie Byrne, Killian Dunphy, James Power, James MacKessey, Deacon Purcell, Adam Aspel, Caolan MacCathmaoil, Michael McLawrence, Markus Izatovs, Shane Purcell, Alex Burke-Derham, Ava O' Brien. UNDER 8 TEAM: Jake Butler, Sean Heffernan, Daniel Griffin, Ruaidhri McGarrity, Sean Fagan, Jamie Sutton, Kyle O' Brien, Michael MacKessy, Ross Burke-Derham, Odhran Power, Alex Byrne, Eddie Daly, Arun Brinivngo, Samuel Lesack, Rhys Martin-Power, Matthew O' Sullivan. Both Ferrybank teams excelled themselves today, with a combination of the regular team plus the bonus of the new players, they proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Special thanks to all the parents (espically the Mothers & friends) who got the kids ready and to the venue on time. There support was incredible and the kids felt like superstars. We could not do this without this support, well done to all the players. There was a noticeable improvement in the hurling skills and teamwork in all the kids, and their will be another match in a couple of weeks time, so keep up the practice, and attend the training sessions on Saturday mornings at 10am.Once again we would welcome any new players (from Junior Infants upwards) particulary those living in the local area but not attending Ferrybank National School. It doesnt matter if your child hasnt played before, as our coaching sessions place the emphasis on fun. It provides kids with the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy themselves in a controlled and safe environment. So why not let your child have a go at Gaelic Games. Hurleys and Helmets provided at the training sessions. We would welcome any assistance from parents who would like to get involved. This is a great way to encourage your children to exercise. No experience required. For further details please contact John Burns 087-8717039, Emmet Power 097-6347225, Conor McGarrity 087-9087745, Brian Richards 086-3589859. DEISE DRAW: We had two winners on the opening night of the 2011 Deise Draw. Congratulations to Keith Cullinane of Kilmagemogue who won 1,000 euro, and also to Owen Davin from the Fairways who won 250 euro's. Many thanks to all who have purchased tickets from Ferrybank Gaa club, and if their is any person interested in purchasing a ticket for the eight remaining draws, tickets can be purchases from any committee member at 10 euro's each. The next draw will take place in Clashmore on Friday 29th April.