Rockcorry Notes

Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A

Our reserve footballers had their first outing of the season last Saturday 7th March when they travelled to play Doohamlet, in the Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League Division 2A. Unfortunately, only a small crowd of loyal supporters gathered to watch the match but they were treated to a great game of football. It was extremely competitive and highly entertaining and with only a kick of a ball between the sides at any stage the result remained in doubt right up to the final whistle. As the match entered the closing moments it was either team’s game and with nothing between the teams both sides continued to battle brilliantly and they really gave the crowd a nail biting finish. Sadly, (from our point of view) the home team emerged victorious with a late point to secure the league spoils on a final score-line Doohamlet 4-5 Rockcorry 4-4. While it was disappointing to lose the match, after a great hour’s endeavour, I have to report that the lads played some good football and one could not really have asked for much more from their first outing.  There were a number of impressive performances, particularly from a few of our younger players namely Aaron McGorman, Paul McPhillips and Matthew Greenan who all gave a solid & effective performance as they made their first appearance wearing the ‘Green & White’ jersey at adult  level and we look forward to encouraging and supporting them during their playing career for the club. A full match report and a selection of action photographs can be viewed on our official website at www.rockcorrygaa.ie

Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A Fixtures

The reserve team are back in action this Saturday 14th March when they travel to Threemilehouse to play Sean McDermott’s and the game has a throw-in time of 3.00pm. The performance in the opening game was very pleasing and it certainly gave a number of players the opportunity to blow off the old cobwebs! With nothing else on this Saturday please show your support for the reserve team by attending the game and cheering all the players on. 

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.

Best Wishes & Speedy Recovery

On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to extend our best wishes to senior footballer Garry Calvert who underwent surgery last Monday 9th March to repair an on-going ankle injury and is expected to be side-lined for six or eight weeks. To lose a player of Garry’s quality & calibre is not ideal but it presents an opportunity to fringe players to step up to the plate and make a claim in the starting line-up. Let’s hope the procedure run smoothly and we wish Garry a speedy recovery back to full health and look forward to seeing back in the green & white jersey as soon as possible. Take care Gazman!

Universal Graphics Junior Football Championship

Attention all players and team management…our first round encounter against Scotstown in the Junior Football Championship has been provisionally fixed for Sunday 28th June 2015. Please visit our official website to view a draft master plan of all fixtures for the various competitions. So please do not be booking a holiday or making any travel arrangements!!! 

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 12

The under 12 footballers will commence their spring league (Zone G) on Saturday 21st March when they travel to play Sean McDermott’s and throw-in time is 2.00pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 14

The under 14 footballers will commence their division 5 league campaign this Saturday 14th March when they host Scotstown at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 2.00pm. They are back in action on Saturday 28th March when they travel to play Latton at 2.00pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 16

The Under 16 football league will start 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 13th & Saturday 14th March (football & hurling), Friday 20th & Saturday 21stMarch (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. For full details on all the coaching courses and workshop please visit www.rockcorrygaa.ie

Top 4 Lotto Results 

The numbers drawn on Monday 9th March were 1, 4, 23 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €1,300.00. The following won €15 each :- Sean McGilly, Newbliss, Jamie & Aoife & Danny Lynch, Cootehill, Fergal Larmer, Newbliss, Brenda Patterson, Rockcorry, Fintan McGorman Edergole, Malachy Matthews, Black–Kesh, Caroline & Katie Lynch, Clones, Katie, Jamie & Dylan McCollum, Aghabog. Next week the jackpot will be €1,400.00 and the draw will take place in Thompson’s, Newbliss. 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