Club scene news from around Waterford
Pictured at Waterford Golf Club for the presentation of prizes in the Waterford Golf Club Open Classic competition which was won by Team Duggan, Michael Duggan, Ann Duggan and Walter Gahan., frontMichael Duggan, Anne Duggan, John Tallon, Vice Captain WGC, Walter Gahan, Damien Walsh and Val Carey, back, Nick Donnelly, Bernard Ryan, Kevin Ryan, Edel O'Callaghan, Marie Hogan, Brenda Corcoaran, Anne McKay, Michael O'Connor, Colin Fanning and Michael Dollard. Photo: Joe Evans
FERRYBANK GAA
Our Junior Footballers exited this year’s junior Football Championship last Tuesday night, going down by three points to Fenor in the quarter finals at Carrickbeg. Six unanswered points in the closing minutes, saw Fenor over the line and advance to the semi-final. Fenor got off to a great start with a goal in the opening minutes, after they intercepted a loose ball, and they capitalised on the mistake to put the ball past Jo to the net. Another point from Fenor extended the lead, but the lads began to get some possession, and following a good passing move saw M.J. split the posts with a fine score. Ferrybank were almost in for a goal, when a fine shot from Alex saw it go narrowly wide, but the lads kept up the pressure, with two fine points from Caolan reducing the gap. Things got better for the lads, when a breaking ball fell nicely for Ruadhri, and his dipping shot went all the way into the top corner of the net, beating the Fenor goalkeeper all ends up. Fenor replied with a point to level it up, but coming up to the half time whistle, a high ball into the Fenor square wasn't dealt properly, and Alex was first to react to the ball, and score from close range, that gave Ferrybank a two point lead at the break. A fine point of his left from Caolan early in the second half, extended the lead for the team, but sadly that was their last score of the night, as Fenor slowly began to turn the screw, creating chances, but hitting a few wides in return. The lads were beginning to feel the heat, as getting possession was limited, and within the space of four minutes, Fenor had wiped out the Ferrybank lead with three points. With time running down, and extra time on the horizon, Fenor kept coming forward, and created the openings, which saw them score another three points to claim a deserved win on the night. A huge thanks to Tommy Carew for looking after the team throughout the campaign.
Our Under 10 side welcomed Mooncoin to the field last Saturday morning for a good competitive game. Thankfully the weather held firm, as both teams got down to business on the field. Ferrybank handed debuts to Dani & Layla, and no doubt they will be a great addition to the squad for the seasons ahead. Well done to both teams on the day, serving up some great skill and passion for all the supporters on the day.
Ferrybank Senior hurlers would like to thank Brian and his staff at Hickeys Bakery for their kind sponsorship of training tops to the Senior hurlers. It’s very much appreciated by all the players.
A huge congratulations to Johno Brown & Sam Lawless who were part of the Western Australia team that won the Australian state final which was played in Melbourne last Saturday morning. The lads who play for Perth Sarsfield got the call up following their brilliant displays with club, and Saturdays win has capped off a fantastic year for them. Well done lads, a great achievement.
TRAMORE GAA
Thanks to SuperValu for their continued sponsorship of our club.
Micheál MacCraith beat Bonmahon, 4-13 to 0-6, in the Eastern Intermediate Football Divisional semi-final, played in dreadful weather conditions in Dunhill on Saturday evening. Playing with the aid of a powerful breeze in the opening half, Tramore led 1-10 to 0-2 at the break, the goal coming from Tommy Canavan in the 24th minute. The lads continued to play good controlled football against the breeze in the second half, and 3 second goals, 2 from Conor Butler, and the other from Mikey Brennan, ensured Tramore had a very big win in the end. Goalkeeper, Paddy O’Neill, made a superb save from a penalty in the final minute of the game.
Overall, this was a fine display by Tramore in such difficult conditions, and we can now look forward to the Eastern Final next weekend against Ballyduff Lower, details have yet to be confirmed. Well done to all the panel and the management team on this fine victory.
Tramore lost out to Dungarvan in their away Division 1 Minor Football Championship game on Sunday morning, on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-9. Next up is an away game to Rathgormack next Sunday, 13 October, with a 11.00 throw-in.
Our Juniors received a walkover from Butlerstown in their championship knockout game, which was scheduled for Butlerstown for Sunday afternoon.
Our Ladies Intermediate Footballers suffered heartbreak in the final seconds of their Championship semi-final against Na Déise, on Monday night, played in Dungarvan GAA grounds. Played under lights, this was a pulsating game, between two very equally matched sides, that swung back and forth and wasn’t decided until deep into injury time of extra time.
The first half saw Tramore on top with goals from Aoibhe O’Brien and Catherine O’Brien, and points from Miriam Canavan and Elaine Enright had Tramore ahead by 5 points at the interval. But Na Déise came back well in the second half to level at the end of normal time.
The additional time couldn’t separate the teams, The Tramore girls then worked a brilliant team goal, with multiple handpasses bringing the football to within shooting distance, and was superbly finished by Helena Rohan into the bottom corner of the net. Time was just about up when Na Déise scored a point to reduce the lead to two points. But from the ensuing kickout they were awarded a free, that somehow ended in the Tramore net.
Lady Luck certainly did us no favours during this epic game.
The next draw takes place this Thursday, 10 October, when the Jackpot will be €2,800.
Tickets, €2 each, can be bought in the usual outlets. Thanks to all who support the Club Lotto.
The next draw takes place on Friday, 18 October. Tickets are €15 each, with fantastic monthly prizes to be won, including the top prize of €10,000.
Best wishes to Denis McCarthy, Cliff Road, who is currently a patient in UHW. Denis had been a member of the Club Executive in the 1980’s and was a most popular and successful Treasurer at this time.
MOUNT SION GAA
Mount Sion GAA Club in association with St. Joseph's FC have announced a cabaret night in the club on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 27. This night will be in honour of the late Michael Grant. Tickets €10 on the door. It promises to be a great night, and if anyone is interested in taking part please contact Tina.
Tickets are available from all the usual sources for October's draw, the club had two winners last month so hopefully we can keep up our winning streak!
Our Cul Blues continues on Saturday mornings in the club at 10am-11am in Mount Sion GAA.
New players are always welcome, playground and Wild Willow cafe on site.
For any more information, please contact: Michael Power, Cùl Blues Co-ordinator, at 086 1758798
WATERFORD GOLF CLUB
1st Richard Falsey (19) Callan GC 42pts. 2ndFrank Farrelly (20) 39pts.
1stPat O’Driscoll (10) 21ptsCB. 2nd Joe Greene (11) 21pts.
1stFrank Power (7) 39pts. Division 1: 1stPeter Thomas (6) 37ptsCB. Division 2: 1stKevin Ryan (14) 38pts. Division 3: 1st Paraic Fanning (19) 37ptsCB.
Category <0-28: 1st Ged Ahern (21) 36pts. 2nd Toni Delany (28) 35pts. Category 28+ 1st Brid Mallon (43) 33ptsCB. 2nd Martina Kiely (38) 33pts. Ladies 9h Singles: 1st Dorothy Power (17) 19pts. 2nd Anne Cronin (20) 18pts.
Category 1: (Combined H/P <20): 1st Peter Thomas (5) & Cathal Kennedy (11) 23pts. 2ndJohn Byrne (4) & Jimmy Barry (15) 22ptsCB. Category 2: (Combined H/P 20+): 1st Joe Greene (18) & Liam McKay (30) 27ptsCB. 2nd Paul Long (10) & Billy Walsh (17) 27pts.
1st Angela Cashman, Helen O’Riordan, Miriam Corcoran (10) 37 nett CB. 2ndEmily Troy, Marie Flynn, Marie O’Sullivan (10) 37 nett.
WATERFORD CRYSTAL FC
Our Academy takes place every Saturday between 2 and 3:15. Our Academy is open to Boys and Girls from ages 5 to 9. New members always welcome.
U15 - Ferrybank 3 - Waterford Crystal 1 A decent game where the lads held their own for long periods, unfortunately Ferrybank took their chances. Goal Scorer for Crystal was Dale Griffith
Premier Division - Dungarvan 5 - Waterford Crystal 3 A game that had everything with the lads going 3-1 up to end up losing 5-3. Scorers for Crystal were Aidan Tracey with 2 and Jack Waring with 1.
Best wishes to Mitchell Casey who suffered an injury in the game , hopefully he will be back soon.
Premier Division Waterford Crystal 0 - Portlaw 3
Saturday, October 12 U12 - Waterford Crystal v Piltown 10.30am U16 - Waterford Crystal v Piltown 12.45pm
Sunday, October 13 Munster Youth Cup Rd 2 - Waterford Crystal V Ferrybank 2pm
