ROCKCORRY G.A.A.
CLUB NOTES
19th July 2016
Wall of Fame Launch
We officially launched our latest fund raising campaign last Saturday night in Fitzpatrick’s. The chairman gave a short talk on the scheme and looked forward to receiving the full support from all past and present players, managers, club members and supporters. He stated that the motivation of the club is building for the future and highlighted all money raised will go towards developing Pairc Naomh Mhuire to help provide better facilities to cater for the needs of the youth. In between the photographs, our master of ceremonies Sean McCaffrey kept things ticking over and kept the audience engaged with his usual unobtrusive funniness and humour. He tied everything together in a logical progression while providing some detailed historical background on a number of the clubs major achievements that covered six decades. He also chatted to members of the various teams and on occasions the loss of memory resulted in some good natured slagging that was highly enjoyable and mighty craic. For more details on the Wall of Fame please contact club chairman Michael Carroll at pro.rockcorry.monaghan@gaa.ie or text 086-1041165.
Monaghan Electrical IFL Fixtures
Our senior footballers are back in action this Sunday 24th July when they travel to play Tyholland and throw-in time is 2pm.
Mc Elvaney Waste & Recycling Intermediate Football Championship
Please make a note in your diary or use your smartphone to set a reminder in your planner because our first round match against Emyvale is scheduled to take place the weekend of Saturday 6th / Sunday 7th August. The venue and throw-in time to be formally advised.
Go Games Blitz
The Go Games Blitz that was originally fixed for last Thursday has now been rescheduled for this Monday 25th July. It’s a ‘Double Blitz’ for both the under 8 and under 10 players and takes place at Aughnamullen starting at 7pm and finishing around 9pm.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 12 Division 4 Shield
The fixtures for the round robin shield competition have been issued and the under 12 footballers are back in action this Saturday 23rd July when they travel to play Corduff at 12 noon. On Saturday 6th August they have a home game against Killeevan at 12 noon and on Saturday20th August they take on Oram at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 12 noon.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 14
The under 14 league format has now been divided up into a Cup & Shield competition. We will be competing in the Cup section and upcoming fixtures are as follows:- Saturday 30th July they travel to play Ballybay and throw-in time is 12 noon. On Saturday 13th August they have a home game when they host Sean McDermott’s at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 12 noon and on Saturday 27th August they have another home game against Tyholland at 12 noon.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 14 Championship Final
Our under 14 footballers travelled to Pairc Mhic Eoin, Drumhowan last Saturday 16th July to play Ballybay in the Gerry’s Prepared Veg Division 4 Championship Final. We were expecting a hard battle and it proved just that and a whole lot more as both teams were evenly matched and dished up some lively football that produced a really thrilling & breath-taking contest. I have to complement all players for their tremendous efforts and for providing a high standard of football because from the first whistle to the very last whistle this was an incredibly exciting match that kept both sets of supporters on the edge of their seat. Sadly, (from our point of view) Ballybay clinched the victory with a late goal to send their players, mentors and supporters into a frenzy as they sealed the victory on a score-line Ballybay 4-8 Rockcorry 2-12. A full match report and a selection of action photographs can be viewed on our Facebook page. On behalf of the Rockcorry GAA club I want to congratulate the Ballybay club on their win and I would just like to thank all the parents and supporters who travelled to Pairc Mhic Eoin, Drumhowan to cheer on and support our future footballers. Many thanks to Brian Carroll, John Elliot and Eamon Clerkin for looking after the team and hopefully we will have other days later on in the year. Hard luck lads, I know its disappointing but keep those heads held high and keep up the good work.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 16
The league structure has now been divided into a Cup & Shield format where each team will play a minimum three games in a round robin basis. We will be competing in the Shield competition and Round 1 took place last Monday 18th July when they travelled to play Scotstown. After a very exciting and enjoyable match where both teams recorded some impressive scores Scotstown secured the victory on a final score-line Scotstown 3-1-3 Rockcorry 1-13. They are on the road again on Thursday 21st July when they travel to O’Neill Park to take on Doohamlet and throw-in time is 7.30pm. On Thursday 4th August they have a home game against St. Tiarnach Sarsfields at 7.30pm.
Minor Football Championship Division 3
The minor footballers play the winners of Tyholland v Latton in the semi-final of the Maguire International Minor Football Championship competition on Tuesday 26th July at 7.15pm. Venue TBC.
Golf Classic
Our upcoming golf classic takes place on Saturday 27th August at the beautiful Clones Golf Club. The club is delighted to announce that Mullinahinch House Private Nursing Home have come on board again as our main sponsors and we sincerely thank the Murray family for their generosity, kindness and support of this event. The cost to enter a team is €120.00 and to book your place please contact our chairman Michael Carroll 086-1041165, club secretary Martina McKeown 086-1509735 or Paddy McKeown and a member on the organising committee will be in touch to discuss a convenient time for you to play. There are also exciting opportunities for businesses, families and individuals to advertise by sponsoring a tee or a green for a reasonable €50. If you are unable to play golf but would still like to make a contribution perhaps you would be interested in sponsoring a prize for a raffle. If so please get in touch because we would be delighted to talk to you.
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
By Majella Boyd Sun 24th Jul
