UNDER 16 CAMOIGE: Our under 16 Camoige side were defeated in the county final tonight at Walsh Park against De La Salle on a scoreline of 3-5 to -5pts. The scoreline doesnt do justice to the game as Ferrybank had some excellent goal scoring chances but lacked the killer touch where it mattered. De La Salle went into the game as clear favourites, but that didnt bother Ferrybank as they fought with immense pride for the fourty minutes. From the start, Ferrybank took the game to De La Salle and had some clear cut chances to score but didnt take them as their opponents goal lead a charmed life. De La Salle opened their account with a well taken point, and moments later they got their first goal when a long ball into the Ferrybank defence went all the way to the net. Two further points extended DLS lead, then Niamh Ahearne opened Ferrybanks account with a well taken 65. Just before half time DLS got their second goal to leave them leading 2-3 to -1pt. Following a half time pep talk the girls came out all guns blazing and totally dominated the opening exchanges. Points from Aisling O' Keeffe(2), and Niamh Ahearne(2) reduced the gap to four points. Ferrybank tried hard for the goal they badly needed but the ball just wouldnt go into the net DLS scored two points to extend their lead, and in the last few minutes scored a third goal to seal the win. The girls can hold their heads high following this game as they gave it their all, and with a bit of luck could and should have got a few goals,DLS took their chances, and that was the difference, and to be fair a nine point win flattered them. It would be unfair to single out praise for any individual players, as the whole team played for one another, and played their heart out on the night. Thanks to all who came along and supported the team on the night. TEAM: Aisling Heffernan, Stacey Roche, Aisling Oates, Lydia Grant, Iona Heffernan, Niamh Ahearne(-3), Sally-Ann Power, Zoe Power, Aisling O' Keffe(-2), Sinead Russell, Sinead Meyler, Abby White, Chloe Hartley, Niamh Kinsella, Deirdre Heffernan, Grainne Heffernan.
MINOR HURLING: Our Minor Hurlers travelled to Clashmore/Kinsealbeg last night to play the home side and were defeated on a scoreline 0f 2-15 to 3-7. Ferrybank didnt play well in the first half as the hosts to their scores and lead narrowly by -7 to 1-2, with Mark Russell goaling for the Villagers. Hoping that Ferrybank might come more into it didnt materialise as Clashmore kept taking their scores and despite goals from Eoin Falconer and Mark Russell, Clashmore always held a four/five point lead throughout the second half and ran out worthy winners in the end. Solid contributions during the 60 minutes from Emmet Fell, Luke Flynn, Mark O' Brien, John Ahern.TEAM: Darren Hickey, Emmet Fell, Greg Kinsella, Stephen Quinn, Jamie Diggins, Damien Ahern, Luke Flynn, Mark O' Brien, Seamus Burchill, Oisin MacCaothmaoil, Cormac Heffernan, Eoin Buggy, John Ahern, Mark Russell, Robbie Carew, Eoin Falconer, Scott De La Paz, Kevin Fell, Alec Kinsella, Thomas Lane, Cian MacCaothmaoil. Our final game in this years Minor Championship will take place on Wednesday 7th September away to Tramore at 6:30pm.
COUNTY DUTY: Well done to Greg Kinsella who was on County duty with the Waterford under 16 hurling development squad last weekend in Tipperary. Greg turned in excellent displays during the drawn game against Limerick, and no doubt this is the start of an excellent career in a Waterford jersey.
