Ferrybank GAA - Weekly Notes - 16/03/14

FERRYBANK ROAD RUNNERS: 
Ferrybank Road Runners are now up and running and if you would like to get involved you are more than welcome to come along to the Ferrybank GAA field on Monday and Wednesday nights starting at 6:45pm (run commences at 7pm sharp). There is a choice of doing a 2, 3 or a 6 mile run. No fee is required and its open to all ages.
So far the attendance has been excellent and people are enjoying it, so come along and prepare yourself for the Ferrybank GAA 10k Community Fun Run/Walk which takes place on Sunday 11th May at 11am. Or log on to www.facebook.com/FerrybankFunRun for more details. 

U10 HURLING
Our Under 10 kids represented Ferrybank last Friday against St. Marys in Carriganore. This was the longest game (40 minutes) and biggest pitch that our U10 team have played on and it was tough on the lads. The recent spate of excellent form has had a tremendous effect on the lads, their confidence has soared and this is illustrated in their performances and they came out on top after a closely fought game. The teamwork, the passing and finishing was second to none.  Well done lads – keep up the hurling homework. As always thanks to the parents, grandparents, friends and relatives for their vital support.

U11 HURLING

Our U11 team's busy schedule continued on Sunday week last when Cuala GAA Club made the journey from Dublin to take on Ferrybank in a challenge game. The two teams served up a cracking game of hurling, with some great end to end action from start to finish, with Ferrybank running out winners in the end. The kids went on to the Mandarin Palace for some much needed refreshments, and then onto Walsh Park to watch the Waterford v Dublin game. The players and mentors would like to thank everyone at Cuala GAA Club for making the long journey down; and we hoped they enjoyed their day out and we hope to return the favour in the near future. We would also like to thank Mark Russell for refereeing the game, Tommy and Elaine Pang for the food at the Mandarin Palace and not forgetting the three ladies of Sabrina O' Brien, Margaret Oates and Amanda Tyler who made sure everyone had a fully belly after the match.

MINOR FOOTBALL

Our Minor Footballers are back in action next Sunday March 23rd with a home match against Portlaw at 11:30am. With two wins from two, the lads will be keen to maintain their unbeaten record. Please come along and support the team.

UNDER 8 GO GAMES

Our U8 Hurlers played De La Salle in the Go Games at half-time of the Waterford v Dublin League game in Walsh Park last Sunday week. It was a fierce battle on heavy ground, with some big hits throughout, but credit to our lads for shading a tight contest. What was most pleasing was how the lads took to playing in front of a big crowd so well done to all of them. Keep up the good work.

Team – Kyle, Adam, Paddy, Fionn, Conor, Michael, Caolain, Jay and Arron.

UNDER 8 & 10 HURLING TRIP TO KILKENNY

Our Under 8 and Under 10 hurlers will travel to Clara next Sunday March 23rd to play a Challenge game against the hosts. All players are requested to meet at Ferrybank GAA field at 9:15am sharp. The cost of the bus costs €5 and following the matches the players will travel onto Nowlan Park to see the senior game between Waterford and Kilkenny. Would all players note the following:

- bring a packed lunch

- have helmets, hurleys, boots, bring rain coat and and  extra pair of socks. 

There are 50 seats on the bus and seats must be reserved by contacting the following:

- Under 8 Niall Mackey 087-2494736

- Under 10 John Heffernan 087-6287296, Brian Richards 086-3589859, Conor McGarrity 087-9087745.

DÉISE DRAW

The 2014 Déise draw will once again commence in April, with the first draw taking place on the last Friday of each month. Tickets cost €10  each and the draw will run until December, with some fantastic cash prizes on offer ranging from €10,000 of a first prize down to €150. For further information please contact Nicky Heffernan on 087-6724212, or from any committee member.