ROCKCORRY G.A.A.
CLUB NOTES
20th March 2012
Reserve League Fixtures
The reserve team are back in action this Sunday 25th March when they travel to play Oram at 12 noon. On Saturday 7th April they have a home game against Sean McDermott’s at 6.30pm.
TOP 4 LOTTO
The numbers drawn last Monday night were 3, 8, 15 and 22. There was no jackpot winner of €11,500.00. The following won €15 each :- Siobhan O’Reilly Newbliss, Patrick & Aileen Reilly Dartrey, Fiona Reilly Dublin, Tommy Reilly Newbliss, Seamus McGuirk Swans Cross, Sharon Beatie Scotshouse, Andrew Mulligan Rockcorry, Sean Greenan Rockcorry. Next week’s jackpot will be an amazing €11,600.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s. Thank you for supporting our top 4 lotto draw.
Yee-Ha! It’s “Rock Country”
That’s right folks “Rock Country” is back! A night where the best and brightest contestants from around the village and surrounding areas come together to perform their favourite Country & Western hits from Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks and loads more. The show will have a great mix of styles and types of singers preforming on the night and next week I hope to confirm the full list of performers. So grab your cowboy hat and shine those boots and get ready for a good ole time as “Rock Country” night will take place on Friday 27th April in St. Mary’s Hall. The countdown has begun guys and gals for the best darn night this side of country road so please show your support by supporting them and we’ll make sure you go home with a smile on your face and some great memories!
Underage Fixtures
Our under 12 team commence their Spring league on Saturday 31st March when they travel to play Killeevan at 12 noon. The under 14 team start their league campaign on Saturday 21st April with an away game against Currin at 12 noon. Our under 16 team Rock Emmets (an amalgamation between Rockcorry & Aghabog) commence their football season on Thursday 12th April at 7.00pm. A full list of juvenile fixtures for the under 12, 14 and 16 teams is available to download from our website. Please log onto www.rockcorrygaa.ie for details.
Coaching Course
A foundation level course will take place tomorrow evening Friday 23rd March at 7pm-10pm and on Saturday 24th at 9.30am to 3.30pm in Cloghan. The tutor is to be confirmed and the course costs €30 which will be paid by the club. If anybody is interested in attending these workshops or courses please get in touch with Paul O’Connor, Games Development Manager on mobile: 086-8374827 or email developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie.
Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012
Interviews for Gaeltacht Scholarships will take place in the Enterprise Centre, Castleblayney on Saturday 21st April beginning at 10.00am. These are half scholarships and are available for students in the 14 to 17 age bracket. There is no need to book in advance, if you need further information please email irishculturalofficer.monaghan@gaa.ie
Soccer Tournament
After the success of the soccer tournament last year the players have decided to organise another 5-a-side tournament. The date and location has to be confirmed but if you are interested in entering a team please contact Paul McKeown, Anthony Tate, Mark Daly, or Noel Carroll and it costs €100 per team to enter.
Congratulations
The club extends their best wishes and congratulations to Tommy Bates, Latton on receiving a GAA President’s Award at a special banquet held in Croke Park last Friday night. The annual winners were honoured as long standing GAA volunteers who have served the Association with distinction in their chosen field over a prolonged period. Well done Tommy.
Club Membership
Club membership is now due once again and can be paid to our club Registrar Pat Brannigan. The annual subscription for adults is €20 with all juveniles under the age of 18 costing €5 and any student that can provide a valid student card the membership fee is €5. As previously advised it is extremely important that ALL players pay their club membership otherwise you will not be covered under the GAA insurance scheme.
By michael Tue 20th Mar
