ROCKCORRY G.A.A.
CLUB NOTES
8th October 2013
Irish Heart Foundation – Charity Trek
Namaste everyone, I’m back after completing my charity trek for the Irish Heart Foundation and first off all I would like to thank Ann Carroll and Aindi Dempsey who took care of the PRO duties while I was away, thanks ladies. Over the last three weeks I found myself muttering and groaning the well-known catchphrase made famous by Danny Glover’s character in the Lethal Weapon films “I’m getting too old for this sh*t”. Before the trek I expected it to be physically hard and demanding and boy it was really, really tough with altitude being the main problem with the level of oxygen being only 50% of that at sea level and as a result breathing became very difficult and I also suffered from unbelievable headaches that made me feel lightheaded, dizzy and in a way zombie like! However, that said, it was tough but very rewarding and my mood and spirit was always positive and with aching muscles I slowly managed, inch by inch, to achieve my goal and reach the base camp of the highest mountain in the world – Everest Base Camp. It was a truly an amazing experience and once again I would like to acknowledge and express my gratitude to the many companies & friends for their overwhelming warmth and generosity through-out the year and thank them once again for their kindness and support during my fund raising campaign for the Irish Heart Foundation. P.S. I have one pair of trekking boots for sale…going very cheap!!!
Drumlin Credit Union SFL
Our senior team played Carrickmacross in the Drumlin Credit Union senior football league last Sunday 6th October and the Carrickmacross outfit emerged as winners by six points in an entertaining and high scoring encounter that was played in slippery but humid conditions. There was plenty of wholehearted effort and attacking spirit from the lads but ultimately, two penalties during the second half proved decisive and the difference as Carrickmacross quickly seized the initiative and opened up a lead that they would never relinquish and secured the spoils on a final score-line Rockcorry 1-17 Carrickmacross 4-14. Please log onto www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report and to view a selection of action photographs.
Drumlin Credit Union SFL Fixtures
The next outing for the senior team will be this Saturday 12th October when they play host to Magheracloone and the game has a throw-in time of 4.30pm. They will be back in action on Saturday 19th October with another home game against Ballybay at 4pm.
Rock Country Night
Tickets are now on sale from all Committee Members for our “Rock Country Night” which takes place this Friday night 11th October in St. Mary’s Hall. We have assembled the finest singers from the village and surrounding areas to perform their favourite Country & Western classics. The following will be performing on the night: Walter Brown, Philip Clarke, Hugh Carroll, Ollie McQuillan, Anita Brown, Emma McGorman, Fionnuala McQuillan, Martina McDermott, Martin McCabe, Brid McCabe, Michael Lawson, and Karen Matthews. Our special guest and Master of Ceremonies will be the legendary Irish country singer Gloria. No other night does it like “Rock Country” so c’mon y’all, get your honky-tonk butts there on the night for a good darn time. Yeeeeee haaaaaaa!!!!!!
Charity Beard Shave
As you all know, one of our leading players and all-time greats Anthony “Tayto” Tate will be celebrating his 40th birthday on Saturday 19th October. Along with celebrating the big FOUR ZERO Anthony wanted to do something meaningful and worthwhile and has decided to go down a different road and raise money for charity by holding a sponsored beard shave with all proceeds being donated towards two charities, namely the Irish Heart Foundation and the Cootehill Community Cancer Support Group. Along with Anthony, three other brave men, Dwayne Rooney, Martin Carroll and Aidan Sheridan have decided to take the plunge and not shave for the next three weeks and they will get their mighty whiskers shaved all for name of charity. They all have sponsor cards and you will also see sponsor cards in local shops and pubs so please donate whatever you can afford to these very deserving and worthy charities. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember.
Autumn/Winter Coaching Programme
A schedule of coaching courses for the Autumn / Winter period has been published and is available on www.rockcorrygaa.ie If you are interested in attending any off these courses please contact our youth officer Pascal Smyth.
Cremartin Tournament
Our under 12 team have been invited to play in Cremartin tournament that takes place this Saturday 12th October between 11am to 1pm. The winning semi-finalists play for the cup while the beaten semi-finalists play for shield. All parents are requested to meet at the dressing-rooms at 10am to make arrangements for transport.
Top 4 Lotto Results
The numbers drawn on Monday 7th October were 1, 6, 19 and 22. There was no jackpot winner of €5,100. The following won €15 each :- Noel Craven, Clontibret (Yearly Ticket), Lisa & Sarah Sheridan, Rockcorry, John Quinn, Rockcorry, Tina & Megan, Rockcorry, Tina & Kyle, Rockcorry, Mick Brady, Newbliss, Peter Kierans, Aghabog, Gerry Murtagh, Smithboro. Next week the jackpot will be €5,200 and the draw will take place in the Maple Bar. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
Scór Spraoi
Scór Spraoi for National Schools, October 18th. Anyone interested please contact any Committee Member.
News
If anyone would like to have some news, events or anything at all included in the club notes or advertised on our website then just get in touch on 086-1041165 or email pro.rockcorry.monaghan@gaa.ie
By fmctiernan Wed 9th Oct
