INTERMEDIATE HURLERS: Our Intermediate Hurlers exited this years championship in Dunhill today on a scoreline of 2-16 to 1-13 by Ballygunner. To be fair the better team won on the day, but Ferrybank turned in a disappointing performance and therefore the dream dies for another year. Cormac O' Driscoll opened the scoring in the first minute, with Ballygunner responding straight away. Further points from Eoin O' Neill and Sam Lawless extended Ferrybanks lead, but two points in a minute from Ballygunner levelled after 15 minnutes. 2 Cormac O' Driscoll scores put ferrybank ahead, but Ballygunner levelled for a third time, and they took the lead by a point. Cormac O' Driscoll levelled the game up with a well taken score. Just on the stroke of half time Ballygunner took the lead with a free to lead at -7pts to -6pts. Following a strong half time pep talk by the selectors, Cormac O' Driscoll levelled the game up, and hoping Ferrybank might kick on from here didnt materialise as Ballygunner always got the next score to keep their noses in front. A fine score from Phil Blake reduced the gap to one, but the next 9 minutes proved crucial in the game as Ballygunner scored two goals in that time to put daylight between the sides. Points from Sam Lawless, Cormac O' Driscoll, Phil Blake kept Ferrybank in touch but Ballygunner always held their lead, and the goal Ferrybank badly craved for didnt come. Eric Corcoran did score Ferrybanks goal in the final few minutes when he doubled on a long range free. But in the end time ran out for Ferrybank, and Ballygunner advanced to the semi final stages. To them we say well done and wish them well. Unfortunately for Ferrybank they couldnt have picked a worser day to have an off day, as they couldnt get going, but no doubt they will be back a much stronger team for next year, as this young side will have learned a lot from this years championship.Thanks to all who came along and supported the team throughout the year, it was very much appreciated. TEAM: Sean Flynn, Pat O' Neill, Damien Heffernan, Conor Hogan, Andrew Heffernan, Gary Coady, Damien Ahern, Eoin O' Neill(-1), Phil Blake(-2), Sam Lawless(-2), Damien Walsh, Cormac O' Meara, Cormac O' Driscoll(-7), Cormac Heffernan, Seamus Burchill, Eric Corcoran(1-0), Mark Russell(-1), Paul Martin, Shane Sullivan, Paul Martin, Tommy Carew, Martin Freeman, James Murphy.
DEISE DRAW: We had no luck in Fridays Deise Draw which took place in Dungarvan. Thanks to all who have supported the draw so far.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Mark O' Brien who was on the Waterford under 16 team that competed in the Moyne/Templederry tournament. Waterford were defeated in the final by Cork. Also well done to M.J Sutton, John Ahern, Robbie Carew who played for the Waterford under 15 hurlers at the weekend, and to David Atkins who played for Waterford under 14 Hurlers in the annual Sonny Walsh tournament. All five performed with credit, and hopefully this is the start of many days with Waterford hurling.
MINOR HURLING: Our Minor Hurlers will play Clashmore/Kinsealbeg this Wednesday night August 31st at 7pm in Clashmore. A bus will leave at 5:30pm from the pitch for anyone wishing to travel. The cost is £5 euro's. Please come along and give your support to the team on the night.
