Ferrybank Intermediate Hurlers bowed out of this years competition where they were defeated by Portlaw on a scoreline of 1-15 to 1-14 in Walsh Park this afternoon. Ferrybank fought hard in the closing 10 minutes but time went against them, when looking for that all important point that woul have levelled the game up. Ferrybank made a good start to the game with Cormac Heffernan, Mark O' Brien, Sam Lawless scoring good points, but allowed Portlaw back into the game conceeding some soft scores. Further scores from Eoin O' Neill, Mark O' Brien extended the lead to five points to three at the midway stage of the first half. Ferrybank contuined to produce some good hurling, moving the ball well and that was shown on the board with excellent points from Sam Lawless & Cormac Heffernan putting Ferrybank 0-8 to 0-5 ahead. However coming up to half time, Portlaw hit 1-3, scoring a crucial goal, and despite Mark O' Brien pointing, Portlaw led 1-8 to 0-9 at the break. Portlaw opened the second half stronger scoring four unanswered points, opening up a 6pt lead, before Mark O' Brien replied with a point. Another two points from Portlaw saw them extend the lead to seven points, as they began to take a grip on the game. Mark O' Brien replied with two 65'. Eoin O' Neill & MJ Sutton saw their goalbound shots saved as Ferrybank searched for the goal. Luke Flynn scored a point to close the gap, and in the final minutes of the game, Tommy Carew scored a goal from close range to reduce it to one point. But from the puckout, the final whistle went, and Portlaw advanced to the semi final. No fault can been attributed to the players, as they gave it their all on the day, despite missing five players on the day. Thanks to all who came along and supported the day on the day. TEAM: Cormac O' Driscoll, Graham Coady, Gary Coady, Seamus Burtchaell, MJ Sutton, Andrew Heffernan, Shane Sullivan, Phil Blake, Mark O' Brien(-7), Sam Lawless(-2), Tommy Carew(1-0), Cormac Heffernan(-3), Luke Flynn(-1), Chris Hoban, Eoin O' Neill(-1), John Ahern, Conor Hogan, Damien Ahern, Robbie Carew, Dean Phelan, Damien Walsh, Paul Martin, James Murphy, John Byrne, Greg Murphy.
JUNIOR HURLING: Best of luck to the Junior Hurlers who play Tramore in the quarter finals of the Gerry Kennedy crash repairs sponsored competition tomorrow night Monday August 26th in Walsh Park at 7pm. Please come along and show your support for the team.
JUNIOR CAMOIGE: Our Junior Camoige team were very unlucky not to win their first championship game with a heart breaking defeat at the hands of Gaultier. With the game level with 2 minutes to go, Ferrybank were pressing for the winning score, only to be caught on the break with a late goal. Down by 2pt at half time, Ferrybank fought back to level the game, but try as they might, they couldnt get the winning score. TEAM: Amy Boden, Aisling Heffernan, Yvonne Power, Stacey Roche, Laura Cullen, Zoe Delahunty, Siobhan Heffernan, Iona Heffernan, Orla O' Neill, Zoe Power, Niamh Ahearne, Debbie Boden, Ciara Vereker, Kayleigh Suton, Laura Maley. The Camoige club wishes Bon Voyage to Orla O' Neill who leaves for Canada. Hopefully we will see Orla back in the green jersey in the near future. Next game for the Juniors is away to Tallow on Sept 3rd.
COUNTY DUTY: Best of luck to Iona Heffernan (Captain) & Niamh Ahearne who line out for the Waterford under 16 Camoige team that will play Cork in the All Ireland Camoige final in Mallow on Sunday 1st Sept at 2pm. Also to the manager Shiner Ahearne, and no doubt Shiner will have the team well prepared for the game. Best of luck Girls, and indeed the whole team.
SUPPORTERS BUS: Any Person interested in going to the Camoige final in Mallow on Sunday, their will be a supporters Bus leaving the Grotto at 11am. The cost of the Bus is €14. First come first served. For further details, please contact Magaret Oates on 085-8450276.
DEISE DRAW: Best of luck to all who have purchased tickets for the August Deise draw which will take place this coming Friday night August 30th in Clashmore. Lets hope we can have a couple of winners on the night. Congratulations to Kian Byrne, Ard Glas who was the confined winner for July.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL: The Junior Footballers are in quarter final action this coming Friday night August 30th at 7pm in Fenor against Ballyduff Lower. When the two sides met in the league stages, only a point seperated the two sides, so another close game is on the cards. Please come along and support the team on the night.
