Rockcorry Notes

 Eurotech Junior Football League Fixtures

Our senior footballers played Oram today, Sunday 31st May, in the Eurotech Junior Football League and secured a comfortable victory. While Oram started brightly we quickly gained confidence and pulled away with some delightful scores and after the first thirty minutes we held a healthy advantage leading 2-10 to 0-3. We continued to work hard as a team and displayed a more clinical attitude and as a result we dominated proceedings during the second half and nudged further ahead to seal the league spoils on a final score-line Rockcorry 4-19 Oram 1-5. Please visit our official website www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report or log onto our Facebook page to view a selection of action photographs.

Eurotech Junior Football League Fixtures

On Sunday 14th June our senior footballers travel to play Eire Og and throw-in time is at 2pm.

Universal Graphics Junior Football Championship

With our first round clash against Scotstown in the Universal Graphics junior football championship just around the corner we need to hit the ground running and therefore it’s important that all players continue to attend training every Tuesday and Friday nights. We all know that come championship time league form goes out the window and it’s all up to who performs on the big day. This promises to be an exciting encounter so please write the date down, Friday 26th June, in your diary or make a new appointment on your smart phone because you don’t want to miss out on an amazing match which has been fixed for Smithborough and the game has a throw-in time of 8.15pm.

Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League Fixtures

The reserve footballers will be back in action this Saturday 6th June when they play Sean McDermott’s at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 4pm. On Saturday 20th June they have a home game against Eire Og and throw-in time is 7pm.

Go Games Fixtures

The next date to put in your diary is Saturday 6th June when the under 10 footballers travel to the Monaghan GAA Training Grounds located at Cloghan, Annayalla. This will be an all-county blitz and I understand there will be an element of competitiveness introduced with a cup & shield for the eventual winners. It’s an early start because it all takes place between 9.30am to 1pm and we look forward to another great day’s excitement. The under 8 footballers will get their chance to show their skills again on Saturday 13th June when they will also travel to the Monaghan GAA Training Grounds located at Cloghan, Annayalla for a 9.30am starting time.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 12 Competitive League

The under 12 footballers played neighbours Agahbog in the Gerry’s Prepared Veg Division 4 league campaign last Saturday 30th May and I have to say, this was a really enjoyable and thrilling match and all players (both sides) have to be commended for their efforts, their passion and their commitment in what was a wonderful encounter. Aghabog started the game at a lightning pace and notched up 1-1 during the opening five minutes. Our lads battled gamely throughout the course of this encounter and played well as a team and put some very impressive moves together and slotted over some delightful scores from the boots of Lee Hall (0-3) and Josh Brannigan (0-1) to leave it 0-4 to 1-2 midway through the first half. The game continued at a frantic pace and on the twentieth minute Lee Hall popped up in the right place at the right time to pounce for a goal and just moments later Niall McCormick tapped over to leave the scoreboard showing Rockcorry 1-5 Aghabog 1-4 at the interval. The second half was again end to end stuff with both teams displaying massive amounts of determination and wonderful skills and Aghabog upped the ante, on the restart, and quickly levelled proceedings and they went in front shortly afterwards after scoring a tremendous point. There was still plenty of time to recover and our lads showed great character and battled back with fine scores from Timothy Elliott (0-1) and Lee Hall (0-1) to leave it on level terms with both sides having 1-7 apiece. The game was nip and tuck going into the final few minutes and in fairness could have gone either way with both teams having chances to go in front but it was the visitors who showed the greater composure in front of the posts and lobbed over the winner to claim the spoils with the narrowest of margins winning by 1-7 to 1-8. Hard luck boys and girls, sadly, the result did not go in our favour but if you continue to show that type of passion and commitment the results will come. Keep up the good work boys & girls. They are back in action tonight, Thursday 4th June, when they entertain Corduff at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 7.30pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 14 League

The next outing for the under 14 team in the league competition will be this Saturday 6th June when they travel to play Doohamlet and the game has a throw-in time of 12 noon. They will be back in action on Thursday 25th June when they travel to play Inniskeen at 7.30pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 16

With examinations taking centre stage for the next couple of weeks the under 16 competition will now take a break to allow players concentrate and prepare for their exams. The next game is scheduled for Thursday 2nd July when they host Toome at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 7.30pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg Under 16 Championship

The under 16 footballers will get their first taste of championship action on Thursday 9th July when they travel to play Toome and the game has a throw-in time of 7.30pm.

Exams

It’s that time of the year again folks and on behalf of everyone in the club I would like to extend our best wishes to all our players and members who are currently studying hard preparing to sit the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this month. I hope you get the questions you are hoping for and get the opportunities you deserve for all your hard work. Good luck and remember stay calm, be cool and give it your best.

Scoil Mhuire Fun Run / Walk

It’s that time of year again folks for the annual Scoil Mhuire FUN run, walk or jog (5K or 10K). The event takes place through the scenic and picturesque settings of Dartrey Forest on Friday 12th June starting at 7.30pm. Registration takes place at the Scoil Mhuire, Ballybay Road, Rockcorry at 6.30pm and the Parents Association of Scoil Mhuire will be delighted to welcome you there. So whether you’re an experienced runner or just a beginner it’s a great opportunity for you to take part in a fantastic event and what’s better than exercising to raise money and supporting the local school? See you all there.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn on Monday 1st June were 9, 15, 24 and 26. There was no jackpot winner of €2,500.00. The following won €15 each :- Bridie & Aidan Sheridan (Jur), Rockcorry, Colin & Selina, c/o Dartrey P.O., Eileen Clerkin, Rockcorry, Monica Murtagh, Smithboro, Gerry Monaghan, Rockcorry, Adele & Vincent, Rockcorry (Yearly Ticket), Mickey & Sheila Friary, Rockcorry, Norah Martin, Newbliss. Next week the jackpot will be €2,600.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s. 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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