JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP:
It wasn't to be for the Ferrybank Junior hurlers last Saturday afternoon in Dunhill, as they went down narrowly to Dungarvan on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-12 in the County Final. Despite a strong finish from the team, Dungarvan held on to claim the county title.
Early scores from Sparky and Fionn McGarrity got the team off to a good start, before Dungarvan replied with a point. A second point from Sparky extended the lead, and the same player almost got in for a goal, when he received a pass from Tiernan Morrissey only to see his shot saved by the Dungarvan goalkeeper. With that goal chance gone abegging, Dungarvan took their chance of a goal when a bullet of a shot drilled to the top corner of the net from an acute angle, giving Cian Martin no chance in the goal.
With both sides trading points, again, thanks to Sparky, Ferrybank got a great goal when a fine pass from John Collins to Fionn McGarrity, who evaded a couple of defenders, and hit a super shot to the corner of the net for a fine goal. That goal sprung Dungarvan into a reply, and they hit three unanswered points before the break, to edge them into a 1-05 to 1-04 lead at the break.
Dungarvan with the breeze, made a quick start to the half, with three points to push the lead out to four, but Ferrybank quickly replied with points from Alex Kinsella and Sparky. Ferrybank kept battling away and the defence held firm against a dangerous Dungarvan forward line. A badly needed score from Eimhin Burns brought them back to three. Moments later however, a Dungarvan attack saw an attempted point dropped short which deceived Cian Martin in the goal and the ball ended up in the net.
Nevertheless, with a seven-point deficit, the lads didn't throw in the towel, and Sparky slotted over three points to bring the gap back to four as the game entered the final few minutes. Moments later a long ball into the Dungarvan was gathered by Fionn McGarrity, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and the loose ball fell nicely for Sparky who scored from close range to reduce the gap to a point. With possession now vital, Dungarvan got the loose ball, and set up an attack which was converted for a point to extend it out to two. That sealed the win, as the whistle sounded, and overall, the team put in a huge effort, crucially they will look back at a few missed chances that were not taken. However, it was a great season for the Juniors, and they can take plenty of satisfaction from their campaign.
Special word of thanks to Cian, Seamie, and Marty, for overseeing the team, and despite losing a few players along the way, it paved the way for others to come in and enjoy the experience. Thanks to all who came along on the day and supported the team in Dunhill.
TEAM: Cian, Eddie, Damien, Pawel, John C, Shane, Cody, Maciez, Jack, Greg, Sparky (1-09), Eimhin (0-01), Fionn (1-01), Daniel, Tiernan, Alex (0-01), Paddy, Charlie, Conor W, Cian O
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Our Junior Footballers commence their Tony Kirwan Plant Hire championship campaign next Saturday, September 13th, in Poleberry against Erins Own. Throw-in is at 5pm.
U16 HURLING:
The combined Ferrybank/Erins Own U16 hurling team won their county semi-final against Clonea in Clonea last Monday on a scoreline of 2-16 to 2-09. The team will now play Fourmilewater in the final on Wednesday, September 17th.
U14 HURLING:
Our U14 Hurling team won their county semi-final on Thursday evening Ferrybank recording a 1-11 to 0-06 win against Ballygunner. Well done to all involved in a great performance.
Team on the night was Tyler, Dion, Logan, Mikey, Sam, Dean, Ryan, Alex, Conor K, Fionn, Caiden, Oscar, Ben, Paul, Jamie, Jake, Jackson.
The team will now Lismore in the County Final with date and venue to be confirmed
U12 HURLING:
Our U12 Hurling team will finish out their season with an appearance in the Deise Óg Finals Day in SETU Arena next Sunday where they will face Erins Own. The boys have had a great season and we wish them all the best on Sunday. Throw-in time is 2pm and all support greatly appreciated on the day.
DÉISE DRAW:
We had one winner in the third Déise Draw, and it was congratulations to Shiner Ahearne who won €250 in the draw. Again, a huge thanks to all who have purchased and supported the Déise Draw, and the fourth draw takes place on Wednesday, October 1st.
