ROCKCORRY G.A.A.
CLUB NOTES
29th January 2013
Annual Social & Presentation Night
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Well not quite yet, but there’s not long to go before the BIGGEST event of the year, our annual social & presentation night, which takes place on Saturday 9th February in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. This is always a very enjoyable occasion and this year’s annual social night will once again be something very special as it brings us all together once again to celebrate in true, “Rockcorry Style”, the historic achievement of our senior team that won the Vincent McAviney Cup. The night will also include many other highlights including presentations to the latest inductee into our Hall of Fame and awards will also be presented to our senior, reserve and minor players of the year. These nights only come round once in a lifetime so make sure you get your tickets and experience this memorable night first hand. Admission is by ticket only and tickets costing €25 each can be purchased from any committee member and we look forward to meeting you and your friends to join us for one hell of a PARTY! Entertainment will be provided by the fabulous ‘Hit the Floor’.
Dinner Time
If you are planning to join us in our celebrations, on Saturday 9th February, then please get there early. To ensure the night runs smoothly it is very important to get it started on time and we are appealing to everyone to make a special effort to be in the Hillgrove Hotel at 7pm for dinner being served at 8pm sharp.
Monaghan GAA Winter Coaching Workshops 2013
A workshop entitled “Developing Systems of Play” will take place on Wednesday 6th February between 7.30pm – 9pm. The venue will be the Monaghan County Training Grounds at Cloghan and the tutors will be John Morrison / Terence McWilliams (Ulster GAA). This indoor theory session will look at strategies and systems of play that will get the best from the players at your disposal. Coaches who have their own magnetic tactic boards are asked to bring them. Finally, a coaching workshop entitled “Games to Develop Football U16 to Senior” will take place on Wednesday 13th February between 7:30pm to 9pm. The venue will be the Monaghan County Training Grounds located at Cloghan and the tutor will be Tony Scullion.
Spring Coach Education & Development Programme 2013
A Foundation coaching courses will take place on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February (football only). Times – Fri 7-10pm Sat 9:30 – 4:30pm; Cost – €30.00; Venue – To be confirmed. Foundation Courses can be arranged for week nights and delivered over 3 weeks. If anybody is interested in this please get in touch as soon as possible. This course is open to beginner coaches of all age groups. Attendees are reminded that they MUST also complete a GAA Child Protection Workshop (Friday night) to fully complete their Foundation Coaching Award. Please log onto our website for a full schedule of courses and information at www.rockcorrygaa.ie
Digging Up
Last weekend I uploaded a couple of old photographs to our Facebook page and the interest was overwhelming particularly attempts at guessing who the young mascot was walking alongside Mickey Conlon at the official opening of Pairc Naomh Mhuire in 1991. I can confirm that the young lad was Dwayne Rooney and well done to everyone who guessed correctly. It is always nice and really interesting looking back at old photographs telling “remember when” stories and laughing out loud until your sides burst. I am eager to compile a catalogue of old photographs or club memorabilia and I am appealing to everyone within the club, the community and further afield to please go through your photo album, those old shoeboxes under your bed or the biscuit tin in your wardrobe and see what you can dig up! I know it’s probably a huge effort to dig them up but it’s really important that we make an effort to record all our amazing experiences, memorable moments and the wonderful stories concerning the club so that in future years future generations can look back and perhaps relive fond memories and stories. Please be assured that anybody who brings forward their precious memorabilia will be able to bring it back again as I will scan the items digitally and catalogue them. This is your chance to record and be part of the history of the club so please feel free to email me at pro.rockcorry.monaghan@gaa.ie or contact me on 086-1041165 should you have anything to share with the club. Show me the Photos, SHOW ME THE PHOTOS!!!
National Youth Forum
The Association will hold its National Youth Forum on Saturday 2nd March, beginning at 10.30am in Croke Park. The purpose of this forum is to discuss various topics of importance with the youth members. Each county is expected to send three delegates between the age of 18 and under the age of 21. If anyone within the club is interested in attending this forum please contact club secretary, Martina Mckeown, as soon as possible.
Top 4 Lotto Results
The numbers drawn on Monday 28th January were 4, 5, 9 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €1,500.00. The following won €15 each :-Anne Elliott, Lisnalong, Eugene Cleary, Rockcorry, Marie McGeough, Newbliss, Mary Reilly, Dartrey, Gabriel Greenan, Rockcorry, Calum & Ella Calvert, Rockcorry, Shane Wynne, Rockcorry, Cillian Carroll, Clontibret. Next week the jackpot will be €1,600.00 and the draw will take place in Paddy Lynch’s, Lisnalong. Thank you supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
Annual Top 4 Lotto Ticket
Don’t forget, you can now support the club’s Top 4 lotto by entering for 12 months, 6 month or a 3 month period. To play simply select your four numbers between 1 and 28 complete the form and you need never miss a draw again! Tickets cost €90 for the 12 month option. Your continued support is always much appreciated and we wish you good luck in future draws.
Committee Positions Vacant
At our annual general meeting the positions of Cultural Officer and ASAP Officer were not filled. We are now looking to co-opt members to fill these important roles. If any club member is interested in taking up any of these roles or perhaps sitting on the management committee please get in touch.
Raffle
Would you like to win a new suite of bedroom furniture? Well you could be the lucky winner of a fabulous suite of bedroom furniture for just €5. That’s right, for only €5 you can enter our Raffle and win any of the following prizes. 1st prize is a suite of bedroom furniture, kindly donated by the Maple Bar, Rockcorry (bed, 2 x lockers & 5 drawer chest) 2nd prize €200, 3rd prize is a meal for two at the Errigal Country House Hotel in Cootehill, 4th prize €50, 5th prize €20. All committee members and players have raffle sheets and the draw will take place at a date to be confirmed.
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. It is important that ALL players pay their membership as soon as possible otherwise you will not be covered under the GAA insurance scheme. Please note that club membership will close on Sunday 31st March.
Scór Sinsear
If anybody is interested in representing the club in any of the following events please contact any committee member (Figure Dancing, Recitation, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Question time and Set Dancing)
Sympathy
On behalf of the club I would like to extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Quigley family on the recent and sudden passing of Liam Quigley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time and may he rest in peace.
Club Notes
If anyone would like to include anything within the notes please send the details by text (086-1041165) or email rockcorrygaa@live.ie. All notes must be with me before 9pm on Monday evening.
By michael Tue 29th Jan
