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Ferrybank is a suburb of Waterford City in Ireland. Much of Ferrybank is under the political jurisdiction of Waterford City and thus an area of administration for Waterford City and County Council, on the northern bank of the River Suir, extending into County Waterford. However, some parts of Ferrybank extend into County Kilkenny and are administered by Kilkenny County Council. There is an ongoing boundary dispute between both jurisdictions, with debates and proposals ongoing for many decades.SportFerrybank hurling club won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship in 1915, 1916 and 1919. The most famous hurler from the area was Locky Byrne, who played for both Waterford and Kilkenny. Athletic events have been held in Ferrybank since 1869. Ferrybank AC members to represent Ireland include Brendan Quinn at the 1988 Olympics and Kelly Proper at the 2010 European Championships. Association footballer John O'Shea of Sunderland A.F.C and the Republic of Ireland grew up in Ferrybank.People Donal Foley, a writer and editor at The Irish Times, grew up in Ferrybank. John O'Shea, current Sunderland defender, lived and went to school in Ferrybank. He played schoolboy football for Ferrybank A.F.C.
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