INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Ferrybanks Intermediate Hurlers grinded out a hard fought win over a dogged Tramore side in the Intermediate Hurling Championship in Walsh Park yesterday on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-12. It was only in the closing stages that the team took the lead and claimed a vital two points. Despite missing a number of key players, Ferrybank had a good goal chance in the opening minutes when Luke Flynn burst through the Tramore defence, passed it over to John Ahern who's goalbound shot was well saved by the Tramore goalie. Tramore opened the scoring only for Mark O' Brien to level it up. Ferrybank hit a number of wides, and this gave Tramore confidence and they began to put over points of their own. Ferrybank struggled in the open half and despite Mark O' Brien keeping Ferrybank in the hunt with three more points, but Tramore built up a six point lead, before Eoin O' Neill scored a point on the stroke of half time to leave it 0-10 to 0-05 in Tramore's favour. In the second half, Ferrybank needed a good start and Mark O' Brien put over three points to reduce the gap to two points. Slowly but surely Ferrybank began to get on top, and despite Tramore scoring a point to lead by three, points from MJ Sutton(2), and Cormac O' Driscoll levelled it up entering the final seven minutes. Then John Ahern scored a goal, scoring from close range to put Ferrybank into the lead, and Luke Flynn extended the lead to four points. Another Tramore point reduced the gap to a goal, but points from Cormac O' Driscoll and Mark O' Brien ensured the win for Ferrybank. A much improved display in the second half from the team, but also the amount of wides Ferrybank hit will have to be re-adressed, as they know they will have to improve for the next Championship game which is against De La Salle on Saturday July 5th. TEAM: Robbie Carew, Damien Heffernan, Gary Coady, Seamus Burtchaeil, Andrew Heffernan, Damien Ahern, Shane Sullivan, MJ Sutton (-2), Mark O' Brien (-8), Eoin O' Neill (-1), Phil Blake, Luke Flynn(-1), Eric Corcoran, Cormac O' Driscoll(-2), John Ahern (1-0), Tommy Carew, Sam Lawless, Paul Martin, Alex Power, Dean Phelan, Martin Freeman.
JUNIOR HURLING: Ferrybanks Junior Hurlers received a walkover from Ballyduff Lower this morning. The Juniors have now moved onto six points and have put themselves into a good position to reach the knockout stages. Next Championship match is scheduled to take place on Thursday July 3rd away to Tramore at 7pm.
MINOR HURLING: Ferrybanks Minor Hurlers will be in Division two of this years Championship and the opening game will take place on Wednesday July 2nd at 7:30pm in Dunhill against Clan NaGael.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE: The Intermediate Hurling League resumes this coming Saturday night June 28th where Ferrybank play St Mollerans in Ferrybank at 7pm.
UNDER 11 HURLING: Ferrybank Under 11 hurlers travelled to Kill last Friday night where they played St Marys. On a glorious night for hurling, Ferrybank started well, taking the lead when Eddie Daly found the net from a long range effort, but the lead didnt last long as St Marys levelled it up with a goal. Points were exchange between the sides, as Ferrybank began to get on top, but didnt take their chances, which proved there undoing in the opening half, with the teams going into the break level. We started the second half on top, and when Jake Butler found the net, but once again St Marys replied immeadiately with two goals. A pointed free kept Ferrybank in touch, and entering the closing minutes Shane Oates scored a goal to give us a grandstand finish, and virtually the last puck of the game, Shane hit the post from close range, and the chance went a begging and so did the game as St Marys ran out 4-2 to 3-2 winners. A great effort from the team, and were unlucky not to get something from it.
UNDER 12 HURLING: Ferrybanks Under 12 Hurlers played Butlerstown in their final league game last Friday night, and after a hard fought game it finished all square. The lads put in a great effort over the last few months, and with the Football starting they will want to give it a real shot.
UNDER 12 CAMOIGE: The Under 12 Camoige team will travel to Tallow this coming Thursday night June 26th at 7:30pm.
UNDER 16 CAMOIGE: The Under 16 Camoige team will get their Championship campagin this coming Tuesday night June 24th with a home match against Tramore.
JUNIOR CAMOIGE: The Junior Camoige team travelled to Portlaw last Saturday evening to play the home side in a challenge game, and ran out worthy winners in the end, following a good game of Camoige. No doubt the selectors will be happy with the team impressive display.
DEISE DRAW: Best of luck to all who have purchased a Deise draw ticket which takes place this coming Thursday night June 26th in Portlaw. Congratulations to Sammy O' Reilly who was the club winner for May.
COUNTY DUTY: Best of luck to the Waterford Minor Hurlers and to our own MJ Sutton who play Clare in the Munster Minor Semi final in Fraher field this coming Wednesday night June 25th.
PEADERS SUMMER CAMP: The 23rd Peaders Summer Camp will commence on Monday 21st to Friday 25th July from 10am to 2pm. Once again this event has been kindly Sponsored by Mr Ray Breen of Kel-Tech Engineering. The fee is €30 per Child, and the week will consist of learning and practising the skills of hurling, and will include a tournament. The week is open to all Children aged between 5 & 15yrs of age. All applications must be returned by Tuesday July 15th, where each person will receive a specially designed T-Shirt during the week. Application Forms can be obtained from the following people, Garry Ryan Rockenham, Paul Martin Leaca Ard, Shane Ahearne Silverwood, Gemma O' Neill c/o O' Neills butcher Shop, Breda O' Neill Abbey Road, Katrina Ryan St Killans Place, Breda Russell Slieverue, or can be downloaded from ferrybank.ie/notices/peaderssummercampappform.pdf
UNDER 10 FOOTBALL: Ferrybank under 10 Footballers play Butlerstown in Ferrybank on Wednesday June 25th. Players are to meet at 6pm, and dont forget to bring Gum Shields.
