Our Senior hurlers played their first game of the All-County Hurling League last Saturday afternoon. The team made the trip to Lismore, in what was a good game, with the home side prevailing on a scoreline of 3-14 to 2-13.
With a cross-field wind blowing, Lismore made it difficult for the lads in the opening half, by moving the ball a lot quicker, which resulted in two goals being scored. Ferrybank had a chance of a goal, after Ruaidhri McGarrity was fouled in the area, but Mark O’ Brien’s penalty struck the crossbar, and the ball was cleared to safety. A fine point by Caolan MacCathmhaoil in that half ensured the team trailed 2-08 to 0-08 at the break.
Ferrybank didn’t help themselves early in the second half, when a short puck out went astray, and it was punished by the Lismore attacker. However, the team got used to the pace of the game, and Ruaidhri McGarrity was rewarded for his efforts with two goals, showing great determination to finish the sliothar to the net.
A good effort from the team, who will have learned a lot from this game, particularly in the second half, where they improved a lot. TEAM: Cormac O’ Driscoll, Damien Ahern, Naoise MacCathmhaoil, John Ahern, Caolan MacCathmhaoil, Cormac Heffernan, Izaak Richards, Shane Oates, Robbie Carew, Luke Flynn, Shane S, Jay Bagge, Ruaidhri McGarrity, Eoin O’ Neill, Neil O’ Sullivan, Ryan Tierney, Kyle Daly, Greg Murphy.
MINOR HURLING LEAGUE:
The combined Ferrybank / St. Saviour’s side will play Clonea this coming Thursday, April 18th at 7pm in St. Saviour’s GAA grounds in the Minor Hurling League.
UNDER 15 FOOTBALL:
Ferrybank / Erin’s Own Footballers travel to play Portlaw this evening (April 15th) with a 6:30pm throw-in. Last week’s game against St. Patrick’s was postponed due to the weather.
U13 FOOTBALL:
Our U13 Football team plays Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in their second group game on Wednesday at 6:30pm in Ferrybank. All support is greatly appreciated on the night.
U12 FOOTBALL:
Our U12 football team played a great game against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on Friday, competitive throughout and with nothing between the teams Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ultimately were the winners after a goal with the last kick of the game, to win it by a point.
U10 FOOTBALL:
We hosted an U10 football mini-blitz on Saturday with our two teams playing games against Mount Sion, Butlerstown and Gaultier. Some fantastic football on the day and well done to all.
U12 HURLING:
Our U12 Hurlers play Clonea in Ferrybank on Friday at 6.30. All support is greatly appreciated on the night.
CAMOGIE CLUB:
The Ferrybank Camogie club are running a ‘Golden Goal’ fundraiser competition for the Waterford v Cork Munster Championship game which takes place next Sunday. The entry fee is €5, and you will be given a random number between 1-71, and if the first goal scored is the number you have been given, you will win a nice €100.
Entries can be given to Karen 087-6691523, Niall 087-6455521, David 087-9018957, and you can pay by either Revolut, or at any training session on Tuesday & Thursday from 6-7pm or Saturday 10am -11am. We would ask everyone to support this fundraiser for the Camogie club.
COUNTY DUTY:
Well done to Sean Adeyimi who captained the Waterford Celtic Challenge team, along with Harry Flanagan and Conor Haley which took place in Banteer last Saturday afternoon. Best of luck to Ruaidhri McGarrity and the Waterford U20 hurling team that will play Tipperary this coming Friday night in Fraher Field at 7pm.
UNDER 9 HURLING:
Training continues for the U9 hurlers on Monday and Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7pm, whereas usual new members are welcome to come down and get involved.
UNDER 7/8 HURLING:
Training continues for the U7/8 hurlers on Wednesday and Friday from 6:15pm to 7pm, and new members are welcome to come down and give it a go.
UNDER 5/6 HURLING:
Training for the U5/6 hurlers is on Friday nights from 6:15pm to 7pm, where new members are welcome, to come down, and get involved, where hurleys and helmets are supplied, and if you would like any information on the above ages, please contact Damien 087-9947288. Sheamus 086-8797649, Barry 087-6510913.
CLOTHING COLLECTION:
The annual clothing collection is back up and running for the year ahead, and no doubt many of us will be doing the usual clear out.
If you have any of the following items, drop them down to the GAA grounds;
- Clothes
- Paired Shoes
- Belts
Please do NOT send down any DUVETS OR PILLOWS.
Bags can be left at the entrance to the club's grounds on a weeknight, or between 10am and 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays
