Rockcorry Notes

Social & Annual Presentation Night

Our annual social & presentation night takes place this Saturday 4th April in Fitzpatrick’s. 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 there will also be presentations to the senior and reserve players of the year. So folks, make sure you don’t miss out on this enjoyable occasion and join us for an exciting and fun night.

Hall of Fame

Our Hall of Fame award is presented each year to a person singled out for lifelong dedication to the club. It recognises those members who have distinguished themselves over the years and is the highest honour the club may bestow upon an individual member. Since the introduction of the award in 1996 we have identified and honoured many legends of the club and this year I am delighted to announce that the management committee have voted unanimously to pay tribute and declare Tony Hannawin this year’s Hall of Fame recipient. Tony has given many decades of sterling service to our club and his contribution and achievements are worthy of recognition and I look forward to honouring a man who has given and continues to give great service to Rockcorry GAA. 

Eurotech Junior Football League

The fixture details have been released and it’s going to be a busy month ahead for our senior team because they have five fixtures in the Eurotech junior football league. Their next outing is scheduled for Sunday 12th April when they travel to play Blackhill at 3pm. They are back in action on Saturday 18th April with a home game against Killanny at 7pm and the following Wednesday night (22nd April) they make the short journey to play Killeevan and the game has a throw-in time of 7.30pm. On Sunday 26th April we entertain Sean McDermott’s at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 3pm and regrettably the CCC have made a fixture for the Bank Holiday Monday (4th May) when we travel to play Oram at 3.30pm. 

Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League

After getting pushed around and coming up short against Sean McDermott’s in the previous round our reserve footballers faced another difficult and tough challenge when they made the short trip to Smithboro last Sunday evening (29th March) to play Eire Og in the Platinum Tanks reserve football league. Despite the recent poor weather conditions playing conditions were extremely good and thankfully the weather remained dry for the duration of the match. The opening exchanges were evenly contested and the encounter remained finely balanced throughout the first period and at the end of the first thirty minutes the scoreboard showed Eire Og 0-3 Rockcorry 0-4. When play resumed we quickly settled and played a lovely brand of football and picked off some impressive scores with a great all round team performance to emerge victorious and secure the league spoils on a final score-line Eire Og 0-8 Rockcorry 3-7.

Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League Fixtures

This Saturday 4th April the reserve footballers have a home game against Drumhowan and throw-in time is 6pm. The remainder of the month is fixture free because their next outing will be on Wednesday 6th May when they entertain Donaghmoyne at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 7.45pm. 

Platinum Tanks Reserve Football Championship

On Sunday 10th May the reserve footballers will get their first taste of championship football when they play Doohamlet at Pairc Naomh Mhuire in the preliminary round of the Crawley Cup. The game has a throw-in time of 3pm. 

Charity Cake Sale

Local lass, Leona Lynch, has volunteered to do some overseas charity work. This summer she will be travelling to Vietnam for a charity called HOW (Helping Orphans Worldwide). To raise money she is having a cake sale / coffee morning plus an Easter Raffle this Saturday 4th April in St. Mary’s Hall starting at 11am and finishing around 2pm.  Please support Leona and her chosen charity by calling into St. Mary’s Hall this Saturday. It will be a nice place to relax and have some craic and laughter with your neighbours and I imagine there will be plenty of yummy treats and delicious snacks for you to enjoy.  Good luck Leona.

Good Luck

On behalf of everyone from the Rockcorry GAA club I would like to wish the Monaghan hurlers the very best of luck against Tyrone in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 3A final which takes place this Saturday 4th April at Keady. Furthermore, following their fine performance and victory against the All-Ireland Champions Kerry last weekend I would like to extend our best wishes to the Monaghan footballers when they take on the mighty Dubs in Clones this Sunday 5th April. As the slogan goes…’Be There, All The Way’.

Go Games 

Coaching for the under 10 footballers will start shortly and parents will be advised accordingly by our SMS text service. The first under 10 Go Games blitz will take place on Saturday 11th April when they make the journey to Sean McDermott’s and other clubs include Ballybay and Drumhowan. The first under 8 Go Games blitz will take place on Saturday 18th April and coaching for this group of players including nursery (under 6) will also start within the next week or so. If any parent has any queries you can address same to Fintan Larmer who is our under 10 co-ordinator or Sean McCaffrey who will act as our under 8 co-ordinator. Please visit our Facebook page to view a full list of Go Games fixtures for 2015.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 12

The next outing for the under 12 footballers is scheduled for this Saturday 4th April when they entertain Ballybay at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 2pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 14

As a mark of respect to the Fitzpatrick family (Latton) the under 14 match due to be played last Saturday 28th March was postponed and is now likely to be re-fixed at a later date. They are back in action on Thursday 2nd April with a home game against Inniskeen and throw-in time is 6.30pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Ballybay – Under 16

The Under 16 football league will start on Thursday 9th April and our first encounter is a home game against Sean Mcdermott’s and the game has a throw-in time of 6.30pm. 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. Remaining fixtures for the month of April and early May include Tuesday 7th April Tyholland v Rockcorry at 6.45pm, Tuesday 14th April Rockcorry v Killanny at 7pm, Tuesday 21st April Doohamlet v Rockcorry at 7.15pm, Tuesday 28th April Rockcorry v Emerald Sarsfields at 7.30pm, Tuesday 5th May Castleblayney v Rockcorry at 7.30pm and Tuesday 12th May Patrick Emmet v Rockcorry at 7.30pm. 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.

Deepest Sympathy

On behalf of everyone at the Rockcorry GAA club I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, relatives and friends of Maureen Fitzpatrick who passed away recently. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 

Top 4 Lotto Results 

The numbers drawn on Monday 30th March were 3, 8, 10 and 15. There was no jackpot winner of €1,600.00. The following won €15 each :- Eugene Cleary, Rockcorry, Marie McGeough, Newbliss, Bridie & Noah Sheridan, Rockcorry, Cathal, Katie & Amy Sheridan, Rockcorry, Sean Gavan, Aghabog, Davina & Eanna, Aghabog, John Hanngian, Cootehill, Oliver McMahon, Swans Cross.  Next week the jackpot will be €1,700.00 and the draw will take place in the Aghabog GAA Centre. 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

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