Rockcorry Notes

Best Wishes & Get Well Soon

On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to extend our best wishes to Aaron, who is currently in hospital, and wish him a speedy recovery back to full health and hopefully we will see him back wearing the green & white jersey as soon as possible. Take care Aaron.

Eurotech Junior Football League

Our senior team commence their Eurotech Junior Football League on Saturday 21st March when they host Scotstown at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 4.30pm.t March when they host Scotstown at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 4.30pm.

Platinum Tanks Reserve League Division 2A

The reserve team will start their Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League (Division 2A) on Saturday 7th March with a home game against Doohamlet and throw-in time is 4.15pm. They are back in action on Saturday 14th March when they travel to play Sean McDermott’s and the game has a throw-in time of 4.30pm. On Sunday 29th March they are on the road again when they travel to play Eire Og at 2pm.

Reserve Football Championship Draw

The reserve championship draws were made last Monday evening and we have been pitted against Doohamlet in the first round of the reserve football championship. 

McElvaney Recycling Minor League Division 3On Tuesday 31st March the minor team will get their first taste of action when they entertain neighbours Latton in the McElvaney Recycling Minor Football League Division 3. The game is fixed for Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 6.30pm.

On Tuesday 31st March the minor team will get their first taste of action when they entertain our neighbours Latton in the McElvaney Recycling minor football league division 3. The game is fixed for Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 6.30pm.On Tuesday 31st March the minor team will get their first taste of action when they entertain neighbours Latton in the McElvaney Recycling Minor Football League Division 3. The game is fixed for Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 6.30pm.

Youth Fixtures

The County Board are finishing the fixtures for the youth league structures, which are now awaiting approval at County Committee level. Below is an outline of dates to allow clubs to start making their plans. Under 12 Football starts on Saturday 21st March for all zones, with a throw in time of 2pm.Under 12 Spring League Finals are scheduled for Saturday 2nd May.Under 14 Football starts on Saturday 14th March for all divisions, with a throw in time of 2pm.Under 14 Division 1 & Division 2 Football Championship (Feile) – Quarter Finals start on Thursday 2nd April with a throw in time of 6:15pm. Under 16 Football starts on Thursday 9th April for all divisions.

Social Night & Annual Presentations

One of the highlights of the year is always our annual social & presentation night and the committee are currently finalising plans to 

hold the event in the near future. This is always a very enjoyable occasion and this year’s social night will once again be something special as it brings us all together to honour the latest inductee into our Hall of Fame and the night will also include presentations to the senior and reserve players of the year. So folks, make sure you don’t miss out on this enjoyable occasion and watch this space for details and join us for an exciting and fun night.

Parish Concert

Rehearsals are now in full flow with a lot of the acts practicing their routines for the upcoming Parish Variety Concert which will take place on Sunday 15th March in St. Mary’s Hall. Last year’s event turned out to be wildly successful and undoubtedly was an incredible night’s entertainment and we can all look forward to loads more of talent and colourful characters ranging from individual solo singers, ballad groups, dancers, musicians, actors, comedians putting on an amazing show. The concert is open to everyone and anyone who is willing to take part in the concert so please get in touch with Briege Brannigan or Thomas McCormick and they will point you in the right direction. We want to put on a memorable and spectacular show that we can all be proud of so please do not let the Parish down and come out and support it.  

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 Monday 30th March 2015.

Monaghan Coaching & Games Development 

Monaghan Coaching & Games Development will be running a series of coach education courses during February & March. A Foundation Level course will be held on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March (football), Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March (football & hurling), Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March (football). Times 7pm to 10pm on Friday nights and 9.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday’s. Venues to be confirmed and courses cost €30. A level one coaching course will be held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February (Child Football) and on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March a Youth / Adult Level One courses will take place at a venue to be confirmed. These courses cost €55 each. There will also be a number of workshops that Monaghan Coaching & Games will be running free of charge alongside Ulster GAA staff. For full details on all the coaching courses and workshop please visit www.rockcorrygaa.ie

First Aid Course

Monaghan County Board will be holding a First Aid Evening Course on Wednesday 11th March in Cloghan. 6.30-10.00pm and costs €35 per person. This will deal with basic first aid for sports injuries. Maximum number of participants is 12 and it will run subject to getting sufficient numbers. If you are interested please contact John McArdle, Childrens Officer to register. Please note that there will be a similar course run by Monaghan Sports Partnership in Castleblayney Enterprise Centre on Saturday 28th February between 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Castleblayney Enterprise Centre and Fee is €35. To book please contact info@monaghansports.ie or 042-9755126. If you are interested in completing a more comprehensive First Aid Course please register your interest. If there are sufficient numbers they would try to get this up and running before the start of the season.

Child Protection Course

Monaghan GAA will be holding a Child Protection course on Thursday 26th February and a second course on Tuesday 3rd March. Both courses run from 7-10 pm at Cloghan and cost €10 per person. They will also be holding a First Aid evening in Cloghan for sports injuries in early March between 6.30 to 9.00pm and will cost €35 per person. Numbers are limited on all of these courses so please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in participating in these courses.

Top 4 Lotto Results 

The numbers drawn on Monday 23rd February were 10, 23, 24 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €1,100.00. The following won €15 each :- Nicky Calvert, Rockcorry, Brian Fitzpatrick, Rockcorry, Hugh P. Quigley, Newbliss, Sean McGuirk, Rockcorry, Paul Sherry, Smithboro, Emmy Sullivan, Latton, Danika & John Bradford, Rockcorry, Cornelius & Cecilia, Newbliss. Next week the jackpot will be €1,200.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s, Rockcorry. Thank you supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Annual Top 4 Lotto Ticket

Don’t forget, you can 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.

National Anthem Workshop

As announced at the Ulster Convention plans to hold a workshop for singers of our National Anthem were in progress. This initiative has the support and encouragement of Máirtin Mac Aibhne our Uachtaran. It has now been arranged for Wednesday 25th February at 7.30 in the Tyrone GAA Centre at Garvaghey. The purpose is to bring uniformity to the singing of our National Anthem initially at Comhairle Uladh games with a natural spin off to games within Counties. To ensure proper pronunciation of Irish and of timing plus overall presentation, giving full and proper respect to our National Anthem. All Counties are encouraged to send a minimum of one singer to the workshop. We would of course welcome additional representatives. This is intended, on this occasion, to be for those who would be of an age to participate in Scór Sinsir. A workshop if deemed necessary for younger singers may be considered at a later stage. Alternatively those who attend this workshop could facilitate similar events in their respective Counties. Máirtin has said that only those who participate in the workshop will be considered as singers for games under the control of Comhairle Uladh. If there is anyone within the club who would like to be considered for singing Amhrán na bhFiann in the future at county matches / GAA events please get in touch and confirm you can attend the National Anthem Workshop in Garvaghy next Wednesday.

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