Rockcorry Notes

All the Best

Firstly, on behalf of the Rockcorry GAA club I would like to extend our best wishes to Aogan O Fearghaill who officially took over from Liam O’Neill as Uachtarain of Chumann Luthchleas Gael at last weekend’s Annual GAA Congress. We wish him every success and the best of luck during his term of office.

Allianz National League

On behalf of everyone from the Rockcorry GAA club I would like to extend our best wishes to the Monaghan senior footballers & hurlers as they prepare to meet Donegal & Louth respectively this weekend in the Allianz leagues.

Eurotech Junior Football League

Our senior team will 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 start their Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League (Division 2A) this Saturday 7th March. Due to the inclement and stormy weather conditions the match will take place at Doohamlet and throw-in time remains 4.15pm. The reserve team 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.

Best Wishes & Get Well Soon

On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to extend our best wishes to Ciaran O’Hart who suffered a broken nose during a recent challenge game. We 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. 

Under 12

Under 12 Football starts on Saturday 21st March for all zones, with a throw in time of 2pm. We have been placed in Zone G and will play games against Ballybay, St. Patrick-Sarsfields (Currin / Killeevan) and Sean McDermott’s. The Under 12 Spring League Finals are scheduled for Saturday 2nd May.

Under 14

The Under 14 football league starts on Saturday 14th March for all divisions, with a throw in time of 2pm. We have been placed in Division 5 and will play games against Patrick Emmets (Aghabog / Currin), Doohamlet, Carrickmacross B, Latton B, Inniskeen B, Scotstown B. The 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

The Under 16 Football starts on Thursday 9th April for all divisions. We have been placed in Division 4 and will play games against Patrick Emmets (Aghabog / Currin), Sean McDermott’s, Toome, Tyholland and Scotstown B.

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.

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 towards the end of March or the start of April. 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.

Deepest Sympathy

On behalf of the Rockcorry GAA club I would like to offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the Hannawin family, their relatives and close friends on the passing of Kathleen Hannawin. It is amazing how life presents wonderful characters and it’s amazing to think that Kathleen lived to be over 100 years. She lived a long and fruitful life and one can only imagine all the changes that she seen and the memories and great experiences that life gave her. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 

Top 4 Lotto Results 

The numbers drawn on Monday 2nd March were 10, 23, 24 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €1,200.00. The following won €15 each :- Barry Patterson, Rockcorry, Nadine Sheridan, Aghabog, Connolly Family, Dartrey, Anthony Clerkin, Rockcorry, Margaret Reilly, Dartrey, Pat Rehill, Scotshouse, Norah Martin, Newbliss, Mickey, Patsy, Trisha & Barry, Rockcorry. Next week the jackpot will be €1,300.00 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.

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