The Junior Hurlers qualified for the quater finals of the Junior Hurling Championship with a draw against Tramore this morning on a scoreline of 3-4 to 2-7. Ferrybank made a dreadful start to the game conceeding 2 goals in the opening three minutes, and things didnt look good at that stage. However Robbie Carew pointed to settle the nerves, and moments later Tommy Carew perserverence paid of with a well taken goal. Ferrybank missed a few good chances to score points but another Tommy Carew point reduced the gap to a point. Tramore scored their first point to extend the lead to 2 points, but John Ahern scored a good point to leave it 2-1 to 1-3 in Tramore's favour. Like the first half, Ferrybank made a poor start to the second half, when a Tramore '21 ended up in the Ferrybank net, but to be fair to the team they kept at it and points from Robbie Carew(2) and Martin Freeman reduced the gap. Ferrybank had a goal chance when James Murphy saw his goalbound shot saved, and Jeff Lawless following up saw his rebound shot also saved by the goalie. Tramore put over two points to extend the lead to 4pts, but entering the final few minutes, John Ahern weaved his way through the Tramore defence and planted the sliothar into the Tramore net to bring it back to the miminum. Minutes later John picked up a loose ball, and shot over the leveller. Both sides had chances to win the game but the final whistle sounded it finished level. A good effort from the players, considering the fact they were 6pts down after three minutes and fought hard throughout the game. With the point gained, Ferrybank qualified for the quater finals which are scheduled to take place week ending 23/24/25 August. TEAM: Darren Hickey, Stephen Quinn, Aidan Sinnott, Cian MacCathmhaoil, Hughie O' Neill, John Byrne, Alex Kinsella, Robbie Carew (-3), John Ahern (1-2), Martin Freeman (-1), Tommy Carew (1-1), Greg Kinsella, Jeff Lawless, James Murphy, William Tyler, Brian Bartley.
UNDER 9 HURLING: Our Under 9 Hurlers played Roanmore in Ferrybank last Saturday and put in a sterling performance, given the fact that many of the lads are only 7yrs old. With Adam, Kyle, Jay, Joy in top form up front, the village got an early lead. Shane, Ruaidhri, Sean, Ciaran worked hard in the midfield, while the defence comprising of Sean heff, Odhran,Izaak, Jake battled to maintain the lead. The teamwork was fantastic, as illustrated by the fine scores from Shane. Daniel, in goal sent the sliothar up the field, where Ruaidhri and Sean outwitted their opponents, and sent the ball up to Shane Purcell who planted the ball to the net. Well done lads, thanks for a great afternoon of hurling. As always thanks to the parents for the support. We look forward to visiting Roanmore for the return leg. Training contuines on Friday at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am. TEAM: Jake Butler, Sean Heffernan, Daniel Griffin, Ruaidhri McGarrity, Sean Fagan, Jamie Sutton, Odhran Power, Kyle Daly, Shane Purcell, Jay Bagge, Izaak Richards, Ciaran Hondanu, Adam Aspel, Joy Hondanu.
DEISE DRAW: We had no luck in the July Deise Draw which took place last Friday night in Kill Gaa Grounds. Many thanks to all who purchased tickets for the draw. Next draw will take place on Friday August 30th in Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Congratulations to Mick Sutton who was the confined winner in June.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL: The Junior Footballers will play Ballyduff Lower on Saturday August 17th in Fenor at 4:30pm in the Quater finals of the John J Murphy sponsored competition
MINOR HURLING: The Minor Hurlers are back in action this Wednesday night July 31st with a home match v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at 7:30pm. Please come along and support the team.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING: The Intermediate Hurlers play De La Salle on Thursday August 1st in Poleberry at 7:45pm in the Gerry Kennedy sponsored competition.. A stiff test awaits the team, so your support will be crucial on the night.
COUNTY DUTY: Congratulations to Mark O' Brien & MJ Sutton who were on the victorious Waterford Minor Hurling team that defeated Antrim in the quater finals of the All Ireland Minor Competition. The team now go on to meet near neighbours Kilkenny in the semi finals. Also hard luck to Niamh Ahearne and Iona Heffernan who were on the Waterford Under 16 Camoige team that were defeated by Cork by three points last Saturday. However all is not lost for the team, as they now play Wexford in the semi final.
MINOR CAMOIGE: The Minor Camoige team play De La Salle on Tuesday 30th July in Ferrybank at 7:30pm. Please come along and support the team.
UNDER 16 CAMOIGE: THe Under 16 Camoige side had a good win over Clonea on a scoreline of 2-8 to 0-3 in Ferrybank last Wednesday night. Ferrybank were on top from start to finish and picked of some good points on the day. Best for the team were Bronagh Power, Roisin Oates, Ann Marie Ryan.
