Vintage Hay Making Festival

Posted by admin on Jun 29th, 2010 home title

The excitement is certainly building for our next fundraising venture that involves a traditional hay making / vintage festival day which will take place on Sunday 25th July at Dartrey sports fields at 12 noon. This will be a great opportunity for people to support the club and also have a great day’s craic. Whatever your interests the line up is fantastic and will ensure that all tastes and genres are catered for during the day.

For the farming enthusiasts you will not be disappointed as you will get a chance to see vintage tractors, working farm horses, tedders, cocking of the hay, lapping & ricking of the hay etc. There will also be a vintage parade including cars, tractors and machinery and with plenty of other activities lined up such as poultry sale, car boot sale, sheaf tossing, tug-of-war, celli music, fancy dress, bouncing castles it promises to be a great days entertainment and there will be plenty for all the family to see, do and enjoy!

Hopefully the weather conditions will be perfect as we look forward to an exciting day of entertainment.

ULSTER FINAL – Monaghan v Tyrone

Posted by admin on Jun 29th, 2010 home title

The Ulster final between Monaghan v Tyrone takes place on Sunday 18th July in St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones at 2pm. It will be an all ticket game and there will be a huge demand for tickets so all club members are requested to contact our chairman Jimmy McGeough 087-9457279 or secretary Paul McKeown 086-3469632 before this Sunday (4th July) no later than 1.00pm to order your tickets.

The prices for the tickets are as follows:

Gerry Arthurs Covered Stand €30

Gerry Arthurs Uncovered Stand €25

Gerry Arthurs Uncovered Stand (Senior Citizen) €18

Hill and O’Duffy Terrace €18

Family tickets are also available for the Eastern and Pat McGrane Stand at the following rates:

Uncovered Stand Adult €25

Uncovered Stand Juvenile €5

MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKET AND CHEER ON THE BOYS IN BLUE & WHITE . COME ON MONAGHAN.

Lotto Results Monday 28th June

Posted by admin on Jun 29th, 2010 home title

The numbers drawn on Monday night were 3, 7, 20, and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €2,700.00. The following people won €15 each:

Nickey Calvert, Rockcorry

Martin Carroll, Rockcorry

Frank McElroy, Newbliss

Martina McKeown, Dartrey

Lauren & Josh Rockcorry

Lila, Kate Sheridan, Wicklow

Gerry McDermott, Rockcorry

Stephen Hall, Cootehill

Next week our jackpot will be €2,800.00 and the draw will take place in Paddy Lynch’s, Lisnalong at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 29th June

Posted by admin on Jun 29th, 2010 home title

Auction

Sweet Caroline, oh, oh oh… Apologies’ I’m getting carried away using my new karaoke machine that I picked up at our monster auction last Saturday for a real bargain, it’s very addictive! With Ben “the soul man” Duffy on his newly acquired keyboard we will soon be taking bookings for any weddings, birthday parties or other special events!!! On a more serious note, I have to say our auction went very well, especially considering the current economic turbulence, and on behalf of the club I would like to personally thank the people that attended and purchased items and the people that donated items to make our auction such an enjoyable and successful day. We truly appreciate your generosity and we look forward to your continued support. Also, a huge thank you to the committee members and helpers for the countless days and nights you spent collecting the items, tagging and cataloging all the goods and for making sure the event went smoothly. Your dedication to the cause was certainly evident last Saturday afternoon, great, great job, well done! Thanks to Anthony Tate and Pat Brannigan for their auctioneering skills and to our bankers Noreen & Phyllis Calvert for their hard work, dedication and time, I cannot thank you enough for the effort you put in and we will definitely be hiring you again next year!

Vintage Hay Making / Vintage Festival Day

The excitement is certainly building for our next fundraising venture that involves a traditional hay making / vintage festival day which will take place on Sunday 25^th July at Dartrey sports fields at 12 noon. This will be a great opportunity for people to support the club and also have a great day’s craic. Whatever your interests the line up is fantastic and will ensure that all tastes and genres are catered for during the day. For the farming enthusiasts you will not be disappointed as you will get a chance to see vintage tractors, working farm horses, tedders, cocking of the hay, lapping & ricking of the hay etc. There will also be a vintage parade including cars, tractors and machinery and with plenty of other activities lined up such as poultry sale, car boot sale, sheaf tossing, tug-of-war, celli music, fancy dress, bouncing castles it promises to be a great days entertainment and there will be plenty for all the family to see, do and enjoy! Hopefully weather conditions will be perfect for the day of top class entertainment. In addition, we hope to have a night out on the Saturday evening with a massive barbeque and dance in St. Mary’s Hall.

Monaghan v Fermanagh

Congratulations to the Monaghan team on a wonderful display and a fully deserved win against Fermanagh last Sunday. You were far the better team and it was a great performance, well done. Let’s hope you can repeat the performance against Tyrone in the Ulster final which takes place on Sunday 18^th July in St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones at 2pm. It will be an all ticket game and there will be a huge demand for tickets so please contact our chairman Jimmy McGeough 087-9457279 or secretary Paul McKeown 086-3469632 before this Sunday 1.00pm to order your tickets. The prices for the tickets are as follows: Gerry Arthurs Covered Stand €30, Gerry Arthurs Uncovered Stand €25, Gerry Arthurs Uncovered Stand (Senior Citizen) €18, Hill and O’Duffy Terrace €18. Family tickets are also available for the Eastern and Pat McGrane Stand at the following rates: Uncovered Stand Adult €25, Uncovered Stand Juvenile €5. Come on MONAGHAN.

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League

Forget about Kaka, Messi or Ronaldo and put the World Cup aside for a while and go and cheer on some “real” footballers, tomorrow night (Friday 2^nd June), as our senior team take on Doohamlet in the next round of the intermediate league. You won’t see any play acting or cheating here, but I can guarantee you will see plenty of hard tackling, aerial challenges, collisions and 110% pure passion as the lads give it their all for the pride of wearing the green jersey. The game is at Pairc Naomh Mhuire, a vuvuzela free zone, and has a throw-in time of 8.15pm.

Dates for your Diary

Remaining fixtures for the month of July include an away game against Eire Og on Wednesday 14^th July, a home game against Aghabog on Wednesday 21^st July and on Wednesday 28^th July we travel to play Emyvale. All games have an 8.00pm throw-in.

Monaghan Electrical Reserve League Division 4

The next game for our reserve team is fixed for Friday 30^th July at home against Killanny. All reserve players are urged to attend training sessions to keep the momentum going!

Closed Season

Just a reminder to all players that if your planning to book a holiday the closed season is from Monday 2^nd August to Thursday 12^th August.

Photograph’s & Memorabilia Wanted

Don’t forget that I am on the lookout for any old photographs, videos, DVD’s or any other memorabilia relating to the club? If you have any items I would be delighted to get a copy so please get in touch with me on 086-1041165?

Under 8 Coaching

Coaching sessions for all under 8’s continues on Wednesday night’s from 6.0 – 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Hall or weather permitting on Pairc Naomh Mhuire. All five, six, seven and eight year olds are welcome to attend.

Monaghan VHI GAA Cul Camps 2010

A list of the forthcoming VHI GAA Cul camps can be viewed on our website www.rockcorrygaa.ie. If parents need further information or require any clarification please contact our Youth Officer Martina McKeown for details.

Under 12 Team

Our under 12 team played Sean MacDiarmada last Friday evening in a very competitive and entertaining game of football and while they were defeated the lads played very well and put in a huge effort but unfortunately it wasn’t enough as the final score was Rockcorry 4-8 Sean MacDiarmada 6-8. Their next game is on Saturday 10^th July when they travel to play Clones at 12 noon.

Under 16 Team

Our under 16 team are back in action tonight (Thursday 1^st July) when they take on Corduff at Pairc Naomh Mhuire. The game has a 7.00pm throw-in.

Minor Football Championship – Division 3

Our minor team play Clones in the Division 3 minor football championship on Tuesday 6^th July. Please check official fixture elsewhere for time and venue. Best of luck lads.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 3, 7, 20, and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €2,700.00. The following people won €15 each: Nickey Calvert Rockcorry, Martin Carroll Rockcorry, Frank McElroy Newbliss, Martina McKeown Dartrey, Lauren & Josh Rockcorry, Lila, Kate Sheridan Wicklow, Gerry McDermott Rockcorry, Stephen Hall Cootehill. Next week our jackpot will be €2,800.00 and the draw will take place in Paddy Lynch’s, Lisnalong at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

You are reminded to log on to the website www.rockcorrygaa.ie for regular updates in respect of all activities. If you want an item included in the notes please email me at rockcorrygaa@live.ie or send me a text on 086-1041165.

Lotto Results Monday 21st June

Posted by admin on Jun 22nd, 2010 home title

The numbers drawn on Monday night were 1, 14, 19, and 20. There was no jackpot winner of €2,600.00. The following people won €15 each:

Mickey & Maggie, Rockcorry

Noel Carroll, Rockcorry

Butch McAviney, Newbliss

Bernie Gaffney, Rockcorry

Mary McGilly, Newbliss

Martha King, Dartrey

Sean McCormill, Swans Cross

Frank McElroy, Newbliss

Next week our jackpot will be €2,700.00 and the draw will take place in the Stag Inn, Newbliss at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 22nd June

Posted by admin on Jun 22nd, 2010 home title

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League

Well, we’ve seen a lot of good things from our senior team this year but last Saturday evening against Donaghmoyne we produced a very lacklustre performance as Donaghmoyne showed a lot more hunger and appetite right from the throw-in, and gave us a healthy dose of reality when they dished out a comprehensive hammering. Maybe it was the nice weather that had the players thinking about other things or maybe the players weren’t focused enough or maybe this or maybe that, but whatever it was, it was clear from an early stage that the hunger and desire that was so evident in our performance against Currin the previous weekend was sadly missing. To be fair, Donaghmoyne were superb in every facet of the game where everything went right for them and where nothing went right for us and as a result we suffered one of our heaviest defeats in recent memory on a score-line Donaghmoyne 2-16 Rockcorry 0-9. Please check out www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report and action shots of the Donaghmoyne v Rockcorry game.

Monaghan v Fermanagh

If you are heading to the match in Breffni Park this Sunday to shout on the boys in white & blue then make sure you show your colours. Gerry & Andrea Coyle have a vast selection of Monaghan merchandise including hats, scarf’s or headbands so make sure you’re kitted our properly and let me hear you sing “we are blue, we are white, we are dynamite”, Oh that brings back memories! Come on Monaghan. For your information it is not an all ticket game and you can pay at the turnstiles. Prices are the same as per the quarter final.

Monaghan Electrical Reserve League Division 4

Unfortunately, it’s either a feast or a famine as the next game for our reserve team is scheduled for 30^th July. Yes, I know, it’s a pain but that’s the way it is. Anyway, it’s very important that all reserve players continue to attend training to keep in shape!

Closed Season

Just a reminder to all players that if your planning to book a holiday the closed season is from Monday 2^nd August to Thursday 12^th August.

Monster Auction

The club is holding a Monster Auction this Saturday 26^th June in St. Mary’s Hall at 2pm. There is loads of stuff that will go under the hammer at the event that includes bales of silage, fitness equipment, small furniture, garden tools, artefacts, toys, books, DVD’s, video games, scrap metal and lots more. Goods can still be donated and will be accepted right up until 2pm on the day. So come on down this Saturday 26^th June and grab yourself a real bargain.

Vintage Hay Making Day

The committee is making plans to hold a vintage hay making day in Dartrey sports field on Sunday 25^th July. In addition, we hope to have a night out on the Saturday or Friday so watch this space for details. This promises to be a great weekend’s entertainment and will be a great opportunity for families to come together and see how things were done years ago. Let’s hope the sun will be shining brightly!

Photograph’s & Memorabilia Wanted

Under 8 Coaching

Go Games Under 10 Blitz

Our under 10 brigade have a Go Games blitz this Saturday 26^th June at 10am at the Monaghan county training grounds, Cloghan. All players are requested to liaise with their managers regarding the time of the bus.

Monaghan VHI GAA Cul Camps 2010

Under 12 Team

Our under 12 team have a home game against Sean MacDiarmada this Saturday 26^th June with a throw-in time of 12 noon.

Minor Team

With the exams now over for another year the minor competition recommences on Tuesday 29^th June when we travel to play Tyholland at 8.00pm.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 1, 14, 19, and 20. There was no jackpot winner of €2,600.00. The following people won €15 each: Mickey & Maggie Rockcorry, Noel Carroll Rockcorry, Butch McAviney Newbliss, Bernie Gaffney Rockcorry, Mary McGilly Newbliss, Martha King Dartrey, Sean McCormill Swans Cross, Frank McElroy Newbliss. Next week our jackpot will be €2,700.00 and the draw will take place in the Stag Inn, Newbliss at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

Donaghmoyne 2-16 Rockcorry 0-9

Posted by admin on Jun 22nd, 2010 home title

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League, Round 10 – Saturday 19th June

Goals decisive as Donaghmoyne overcome Rockcorry

Team: Jamie Smith, Colin Reilly, Niall McKeown 0-1, Garry Calvert, Stephen McGuirk 0-1, Johnny Reilly, Keith Daly, Mark Daly 0-2, Liam Connolly, Keelan Clerkin, Martin Carroll, Noel Carroll 0-3, Dwayne Rooney, Paul McKeown and Mark McGuirk 0-1.

Subs: Pauric Reilly for Keith Daly, Anthony Tate for Keelan Clerkin, Eoin Fitzpatrick for Dwayne Rooney, Colin Quinn 0-1 for Martin Carroll.

Well, we’ve seen a lot of good things from our senior team to date but last Saturday evening against Donaghmoyne we produced a very lacklustre performance as Donaghmoyne showed a lot more hunger and a greater appetite right from the throw-in, and gave us a healthy dose of reality when they dished out a comprehensive hammering. Maybe it was the nice weather that had the players thinking about other things or maybe the players weren’t focused enough but whatever it was, it was clear from an early stage that the hunger and desire that was so evident in our performance against Currin the previous weekend was sadly missing. There is no dispute, Donaghmoyne were superb, they were the better side in every facet of the game where everything went right for them and where nothing went right for us and as a result we suffered one of our heaviest defeats in recent memory on a score-line Donaghmoyne 2-16 Rockcorry 0-9.

We had the first opportunity to register on the scoreboard but Liam Connolly’s effort, after forty-five seconds, drifted slightly wide. Two minutes later Donaghmoyne adopted route one football when they launched a long delivery into their full forward which he collected and scored a fine point. A minute later, Mark Daly was fouled and Stephen McGuirk converted the free-kick to draw the sides all square. Donaghmoyne responded immediately as they once again delivered a long ball into their right corner forward and he turned inside and fired over a neat point to go one up. The old maxim that goals win matches was very much in evidence as Donaghmoyne registered their first goal in the 6^th minute. Despite a promising attack involving Dwayne Rooney and Keelan Clerkin it was unfortunately broken down by a strong Donaghmoyne defence and they broke at pace and were awarded a sideline ball, approximately on the thirteen metre line on the left side of the field, which they lobbed into our danger zone and it was not properly cleared and the kick by the Donaghmoyne player, who was probably going for a point, surprised our keeper Jamie Smith as it landed over his head and into the net to open up a four point lead 1-2 to 0-1.

A determined Noel Carroll on the attack while his opponent is moving in to mount a challenge.

A couple of minutes later Noel Carroll fouled his opponent approximately thirty metres out and it was brought up for dissent but lucky enough the Donaghmoyne free-taker kicked it wide. In the 9^th minute, Dwayne Rooney collected a pass from Keith Daly and was hauled down but Mark Daly uncharacteristically kicked the resulting free wide. Donaghmoyne kicked a wide in the 11^th minute before Noel Carroll scored a fabulous long range point to close the gap. A minute later, Mark Daly was fouled and his free kick attempt landed short and the goalie palmed it out for a forty-five. The subsequent forty-five was taken by Mark McGuirk but his effort landed short and the ball was eventually cleared.

Dwayne Rooney collects a pass and attempts to go by his marker.

Niall McKeown produced some outstanding defensive work to thwart a possible Donaghmoyne scoring opportunity, in the 15^th minute, but our inability to keep possession proved once again to be our ‘Achilles heel’ as they capitalised on our mistake and notched over a point from play. Noel Carroll won the ensuing kick-out and he made one of his trademark solo runs and when Mark McGuirk collected a pass he slotted over a terrific point to leave the score 1-3 to 0-3. In the 18^th minute, an attempt by Mark Daly landed short and into the keeper’s hands and Donaghmoyne worked the ball up field and registered another score from play with relative ease!

Mark McGuirk goes the highest to claim possession.

Paul McKeown was fouled, in the 20^th minute, but unfortunately Mark Daly’s free-kick drifted to the right and wide. As we were striving to get back into the game we were dealt a major blow in the 21^st minute as Paul McKeown was bundled out of possession and Donaghmoyne once again worked the ball up the field with virtually no resistance and scored their second goal to open up a seven point lead 2-4 to 0-3. Shortly afterwards, Mark McGuirk was fouled but Stehpen’s effort at the uprights went wide. Donaghmoyne increased their advantage in the 26^th minute when they converted a free kick after Keelan Clerkin brought down his opponent and an effort by Liam Connolly in the 30^th minute was well off target to leave the score at the break Donaghmoyne 2-5 Rockcorry 0-3.

All eyes on the ball, as Paul McKeown is surrounded by Donaghmoyne defenders.

The second half was just a minute old when Noel Carroll opened the scoring with another excellent long range point and Mark Daly had an opportunity to reduce the deficit further but his free-kick effort was off target. In the 6^th minute, Martin Carroll halted a Donaghmoyne attack and setup Johnny Reilly who found Noel Carroll and he fired over another terrific point to leave the score 2-5 to 0-5. However, Donaghmoyne hit back a minute later when they scored another point from play and we wasted opportunities in the 9^th and 10^th minute, kicking wide on both occasion, from the boots of Noel Carroll and Mark Daly before Donaghmoyne converted a free kick to increase their lead 2-7 0-5.

Keith Daly is taken down by his opponent.

Niall McKeown was now deployed to the midfield area and in the 12 minute he made a surging solo run up the field and scored a great point. Stephen McGuirk converted a free-kick in the 15^th minute to keep our faint hopes alive but the two goals remained the difference 2-7 to 0-7. Paul McKeown kicked wide in the 16^th minute before Donaghmoyne slotted over a fine point from play. While Mark Daly hit a fine point a couple of minutes later we needed goals to make any significant inroads but unfortunately our dreams of a sensational comeback evaporated as Donaghmoyne seized the initiative and the final ten minutes it was all Donaghmoyne as they upped the ante to heap further misery on us by scoring seven points without reply to open up a twelve point lead 2-14 to 0-8. At this stage our lads looked shell shocked and no doubt would off greeted the final whistle with relief but there was still some time left. Substitute Colin Quinn, who came on for Martin Carroll, added a consolation point in the 28^th minute but Donaghmoyne continued to press on, as they were hungry for more scores, and they notched over their final point in the 30^th minute, to seal a convincing win on a score-line Donaghmoyne 2-16 Rockcorry 0-9.

Garry Calvert is at full stretch to block down the high ball ahead of his opponent.

The after match analysis many people said that “we can’t take much from this display and it’s a matter of putting it down to a bad day at the office”. Yes, I do agree that it was a bad day at the office but the biggest mistake would be to walk away from this and not learn anything from this game. This was a massive test of our progress and performance to date and we failed miserably. For some reason too many of our players were flat footed and there was no pep in our steps as we found the going tough in the heat of battle and in truth they (Donaghmoyne) looked the better balanced side and were full value for a fairly emphatic victory. I know conceding the two goals certainly didn’t help matters but every aspect of our play including some loose marking, our failure to compete at midfield, not winning any breaking ball, missing too many scoreable frees, over carrying and our inability to react to our opponents tactics all resulted in us quite frankly not being at the races. It’s true what they say, in sport you have to take the bad with the good and in fairness we have not had too many bad days this year. Let’s hope the lads can bounce back and be prepared for the next one.

Colin Reilly showing his 'Riverdance' skills!

Lotto Results Monday 14th June

Posted by admin on Jun 15th, 2010 home title

The numbers drawn on Monday night were 14, 17, 24 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €2,500.00.

The following people won €15 each:

Paddy Carroll, Clontibret

Bernie Sherry, c/o Maple Bar

Eddie Smyth, Aghabog

Eugene McCormick , c/o Thomas McCormick

Johnny Reilly, Rockcorry

Pat Lynch, Rockcorry

Joseph Rooney, Rockcorry

Conor & Fergal McGeough, Rockcorry

Next week our jackpot will be €2,600.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 15th June

Posted by admin on Jun 15th, 2010 home title

McGuigan Builders Intermediate Championship

Last Saturday (12^th June) we made the short journey to Pairc Emmet, Aghabog to take on Currin in the preliminary round of the McGuigan Builders intermediate football championship and we qualified for the next round of the championship with a showdown against Doohamlet after a powerful, energetic and stylish second half display that saw us score thirteen points as we held Currin to just four in the same period to emerge with a deserved victory on a score-line Rockcorry 0-21 Currin 0-8. Speaking after the game our team manager Tom Daly praised the lads for their gallant performance as “they put their heart and soul into it, but we have to build on this. There’s no point doing it one day and be happy with that, we have to keep performing in every single game”. He was also quick to point out that “nothing has been won yet and everyone must continue to work hard between now and the next round. The championship is now over and we must now concentrate on the league game against Donaghmoyne”. I have to say, if this was the leaving certificate all players would be entitled to an A1 grade for their wholehearted endeavour as they put in a huge effort. Check out www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report and action shots of the Rockcorry v Currin game.

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League

Once again well done lads, I hope you enjoyed the moment last Saturday as you have a tough encounter this Saturday 19^th June when you travel to play Donaghmoyne in the league competition. The game has an 8.00pm throw-in and all players are requested to be there in plenty of time.

Monaghan Electrical Reserve League Division 4

We travelled to Monaghan on Wednesday 9^th June to play Fergal O’Hanlon’s in round 7 of the reserve league competition. While we won by six points we could off and should off won by a much greater margin as at one stage we had a comfortable eleven point lead but we gave away two easy goals that allowed Fergal O’Hanlon’s back into the game. The highlight of the game occurred in the very last minute when Gerard O’Brien turned back the clock as he weaved his way through the Fergal O’Hanlon’s defence turning defenders inside and out before he wrong-footed the goalie to tap the ball into an empty net. For a split second, I thought I was watching the little Argentinean striker Lionel Messi, until Gerard attempted to pull his jersey over his head! The final score Fergal O’Hanlon’s 2-9 Rockcorry 2-15. It must be said that we will face stiffer tests as the league progresses and it is vital that we eliminate mistakes and play as a team. If we can do this and build on our performance we could well be competing at the business end of the league something we are well capable of achieving. Check out www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report of the Fergal O’Hanlon’s v Rockcorry game. Keep up the good work lads.

Under 21 Team

The under 21 competition commences on Monday 28^th June and our first game is away to Doohamlet with a throw-in time of 8.00pm.

Closed Season

Just a reminder to all players that if your planning to book a holiday the closed season is from Monday 2^nd August to Thursday 12^th August.

Happy 100th Birthday

Family and friends gathered last weekend to celebrate the 100^th birthday of Mrs. Catherine Hannawin. It’s such a joy to report a good news story and on behalf of the club heartiest congratulations on reaching this significant milestone and we wish you good health and happiness for years to come. God bless you.

Monster Auction

The club is holding a Monster Auction on Saturday 26^th June in St. Mary’s Hall and if you wish to donate any items or goods to the auction members of the committee will be calling to houses week commencing Monday 14^th June. Alternatively you can contact any of the following people and they will be delighted to arrange collection. Cormac McFadden 087-2217666, Sean Rooney 086-8035062, Michael Carroll 086-1041165, Seamus Tate 086-3047004, Tony Hannawin 087-9394966 , Paul McKeown 086-3469632. Your support of this event would be gratefully appreciated.

Vintage Hay Making Day

Monaghan v Fermanagh

The Ulster senior football championship semi final between Monaghan v Fermanagh in Breffni Park on Sunday 27th June is not all ticket. Tickets are required for the covered stand only. All other areas (uncovered seats & terrace) are pay at the turnstiles. Prices are the same as per the quarter final. If you would like to order a ticket for the covered stand please contact club secretary Paul McKeown no later than Sunday 20^th June before 9.00pm.

Guess the Score

The winner of the ‘guess the score’ competition was Conny Morrissey who won the €50 first prize. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who sold lines to raise funds so that we can purchase a set of jerseys for the wee under 8’s and under 10 players. I have been informed the jerseys have been ordered and should be with us very soon!

Photograph’s & Memorabilia Wanted

Under 8 Coaching

Go Games Blitz – Under 8’s

Last Saturday our under 8’s took part in the Go Games Blitzes. There was a great turnout and well done to all the kids involved as they provided plenty of entertainment for the spectators and many thanks to all the parents who travelled and supported the kids on the day.

Monaghan VHI GAA Cul Camps 2010

Under 12 Team

Our under 12 team played Truagh last Saturday and it was an entertaining game with both sides producing some very good football. However, Truagh made the most of their chances and secured the win on a score-line Rockcorry 5-6 Truagh 5-14. Their next game is on Thursday 17^th June when they travel to play Fergal O’Hanlon’s at 7.00pm.

Under 14 Team

Our under 14 team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of a strong and determined Oram team on Tuesday 8^th June. Their next outing is this Saturday 19^th June when they take on Scotstown at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and the game has a throw-in time of 12.00 noon.

Under 16 & 18 Fixtures

The next game for the under 16 team is on Thursday 24^th June when they travel to play Clones at 7.00pm. The next outing for our minor team is on Tuesday 29^th June when they travel to play Tyholland at 8.00pm.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 14, 17, 24 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €2,500.00. The following people won €15 each: Paddy Carroll Clontibret, Bernie Sherry c/o Maple Bar, Eddie Smyth Aghabog, Eugene McCormick c/o Thomas McCormick, Johnny Reilly Rockcorry, Pat Lynch Rockcorry, Joseph Rooney Rockcorry, Conor & Fergal McGeough Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €2,600.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

Rockcorry 0-21 Currin 0-8

Posted by admin on Jun 15th, 2010 home title

McGuigan Builders Intermediate Football Championship – Preliminary Round

Rock’s superior finishing decisive

Team: Jamie Smith, Colin Reilly, Damien Matthews, Garry Calvert, Keith Daly 0-1, Johnny Reilly, Stephen McGuirk 0-2, Niall McKeown 0-1, Mark Daly 0-4, Keelan Clerkin 0-1, Barry Patterson, Noel Carroll 0-3, Mark McGuirk 0-3, Paul McKeown 0-3, Dwayne Rooney 0-1.

Subs: Liam Connolly (0-1) for Barry Patterson, Anthony Tate (0-1) for Mark McGuirk.

On Saturday 12^th June we made the short journey to Pairc Emmet, Aghabog to take on Currin in the preliminary round of the McGuigan Builders intermediate football championship and we easily qualified for the next round of the championship with a showdown against Doohamlet after a powerful, energetic and stylish second half display that saw us score thirteen points as we held Currin to just four in the same period to emerge with a deserved victory on a score-line Rockcorry 0-21 Currin 0-8. Speaking after the game our team manager Tom Daly praised the lads for their gallant performance as “they put their heart and soul into it, but we have to build on this. There’s no point doing it one day and be happy with that, we have to keep performing in every single game”. He was also quick to point out that “nothing has been won yet and everyone must continue to work hard between now and the next round. The championship is now over and we must now concentrate on the league game against Donaghmoyne next Saturday”.

We had the aid of a useful breeze in the first half and ironically, Currin took the lead (for what was to prove to be the only time in the match) with less than thirty seconds elapsed. Shortly afterwards an attempt by Mark McGuirk went close but drifted wide. It wasn’t long before we levelled matters, as Dwayne Rooney finished a good move, in the 3^rd minute that involved Mark Daly and Keelan Clerkin. Stephen McGuirk converted a free-kick in the 5^th minute following excellent work by the forwards as they prevented the Currin defenders from getting out easy and were awarded a free for their efforts. A couple of minutes later we got a forty-five and Mark Daly’s effort landed short and the Currin defenders were able to clear their lines. In the 9^th minute, Currin attacked but their effort at the target fell short and into the hands of Jamie Smith who launched a counter attack that saw Mark Daly deliver a pass into Mark McGuirk but his shot went narrowly wide. Keelan Clerkin extended our lead when he manoeuvred his way through the Currin defence to score a fabulous point after exchanging passes with Keith Daly. A Currin strike, in the 12^th minute, landed short again and Jamie Smith had no problem clearing the danger.

Keith Daly stands firm against a challenge from his opponent.

Moments later we were awarded a sideline ball but we gave away possession, however, Currin were penalised for an illegal hand pass and we were awarded a free-out but we needlessly lost possession and Currin took advantage as they closed the gap back to a single point 0-3 to 0-2. From the ensuing kick-out we won possession and Mark Daly shipped a heavy tackle before slipping a pass through to the on rushing Noel Carroll who delivered a measured pass into Mark McGuirk and he side stepped his opponent to finish clinically over the bar. In the 17^th minute, Colin Reilly was adjudged to foul his opponent, which appeared very harsh, and the free-kick landed into our danger zone and was scrambled for a forty-five that was consequently kicked wide.

Colin Reilly knocks the ball from the grasp of his opponent.

Niall McKeown fouled his opponent, in the 18^th minute, and the Currin free-taker hit the ball wide via the upright. An attempt by Barry Patterson, in the 20^th minute, landed short but Currin struggled badly to clear the danger, as our forwards were making it extremely awkward for the Currin defenders, and we won back possession and Stephen McGuirk kicked over a wonderful point to put us three points up 0-5 to 0-2. A minute later Johnny Reilly was fouled approximately thirty metres out, as he was going down on the ball and Mark Daly was on hand to convert the free-kick. In the 23^rd minute, Currin closed the deficit when they pointed from a free-kick. However, shortly afterwards, Mark Daly finished off a fine move with a superb long range point, following excellent work by Keelan Clerkin and Keith Daly.

Keelan Clerkin keeps control of the ball despite the challenge from Dick Clerkin.

Damien Matthews fouled his opponent in the 26^th minute and Currin notched the free over the bar to reduce the gap back to three points. We replied swiftly as Niall McKeown raced through the heart of the Currin defence to tap over a lovely point. Moments later Mark McGuirk cut inside from the left wing but his effort curled agonisingly wide of the posts and the scoreboard at the interval read Rockcorry 0-8 Currin 0-4 which left us in a relatively good position at the break.

I don’t know what was said at half time but whatever was said it worked as we increased the tempo in the second half and took complete control of the game pushing Currin further onto the back foot as we played some outstanding football. It began, right from the throw-in, as Niall McKeown made a powerful solo run goal-bound but his shot at the target was well saved by the Currin keeper as he pushed it wide for a forty-five. Mark McGuirk took the forty-five but it landed short and Keelan Clerkin’s effort drifted slightly wide.

Mark Daly surges forward.

At this stage we moved up a gear and were prolific in front of the posts, scoring five points without reply during a five minute blitz beginning with a point from the boot of Noel Carroll, in the 3^rd minute, with a superb effort from thirty metres. Noel Carroll was in the thick of the action a minute later when he was hauled down and Mark Daly quickly delivered the free-kick towards the impressive Mark McGuirk who fired over a fantastic point from almost an impossible angle. In the 5^th minute, Mark Daly burst through the Currin defence and was brought down very close to the large square and he tapped the free-kick over the bar. Then a minute later Keith Daly added another point when he collected a pass from Dwayne Rooney rounded his opponent and from the right wing kicked a great score. Paul McKeown got his name on the score-sheet in the 7^th minute when he kicked over the bar to open up a nine point lead 0-13 to 0-4. It was these five consecutive points that certainly took the wind out of Currin’s sails, though they did respond in the 9^th minute when they pointed from a free-kick after Noel Carroll was adjudged to foul his opponent. However, we continued to enjoy greater supremacy and we took advantage to forge further ahead when Paul McKeown scored two points in quick succession. The first when he finished off a fine move after taking a pass from Mark McGuirk, a move that also included Noel Carroll and a minute later, he hit the second to stretch our advantage when he sublimely pointed from thirty metres out.

Barry Patterson is a picture of determination as he carries the ball out of defence.

A strong bench provides many options and when Liam Connolly was introduced to the game for the impressive Barry Patterson (who gave a superb all round performance for forty minutes) he also made a massive contribution as he continued where Barry left off showing his power and strength. In the 13^th minute, Stephen McGuirk dispossessed his opponent and instigated arguably one of the best moves of the game that included Keith Daly, Liam Connolly, Noel Carroll and was finished off by Mark McGuirk as he turned sharply and pointed. Currin responded instantly when they scored a fine point but when Liam Connolly won the ensuing kick-out he off-loaded to Mark Daly who went on a surging solo run and he skilfully finished with a great point. Two minutes later Noel Carroll increased our lead when he collected a pass from Keith Daly and dissected the uprights with a magnificent score. A bizarre occurrence happened in the 17^th minute when Niall McKeown was fouled but Mark Daly’s free-kick effort drifted slightly wide!!!

Garry Calvert looks ahead for options as he prepares to clear the defence

Stout defending by Colin Reilly, Garry Calvert and Damien Matthews frustrated the Currin forwards and as a result they kicked wides in the 18^th and 19^th minute before Liam Connolly unleashed a brilliant long range point to go 0-19 to 0-6 ahead. In the 24^th minute, Currin closed the gap, when they converted a free-kick and two minutes later a vital tackle by Niall McKeown denied Currin a potential goal chance as he put the ball over the end-line for a forty-five, which led to nothing but they did manage to raise the white flag in the 27^th minute but it proved to be only a consolation score as we added two further points. The first, a long range point, from Noel Carroll in the 28^th minute, (truthfully many people were distracted by an off the ball incident or tussle that occurred in the midfield area) and Anthony Tate rounded off a winning performance in style with a last minute point from play to leave the final score Rockcorry 0-21 Currin 0-8.

The smile on the faces say it all!

If I was a teacher and this was the leaving certificate (I did say if) I would have to award all players with an A1 grade for their wholehearted endeavour as they put in a huge effort. A thirteen point win may suggest we had a handy hour but there were occasions in the first half when we were definitely tested by a battling Currin side but ultimately, they (Currin) had no answer to our second half performance as we showed a greater level of urgency, spirit and clinical finishing to put them on the back foot for long periods. Whether Currin faded dramatically due to a weakness on their behalf or a resurgence by us I will leave that for you to decide but there’s no doubt it was a very impressive, all round, team performance that proved vastly superior on the day to emerge victorious. Arnold Palmer, the famous golfer, once quoted “golf is a game of inches. The most important are the six inches between your ears”. When you think about it, you can apply this statement to most sports or anything in life. The way you think can either stand in your way or assist you in achieving your goals. We certainly had the right attitude, last Saturday evening, as soon as we arrived at the field (or even before it) the lads were focused and mentality prepared for the game and I have to compliment our team management Tom, Cormac and David for having them ‘tuned in’ upstairs. It was also nice to see the team on the field and ready for action in plenty of time. It doesn’t happen that often with Rock teams, once in a blue moon perhaps, but it’s a good habit to get into! Moving on to our defence they were strong and tenacious in their tackling and restricted Currin’s attack to just four points in each half. Our midfield partnership of Mark Daly and Barry Patterson got the better of their opponents. Especially, Mark who gave an outstanding performance in the second half as his inspirational leadership saw him completely subdue the county midfield star Dick Clerkin. The game was played at an extremely fast pace and our forwards showed that they were far more clinical in front of the posts as they notched over some high quality scores. So well done lads, I hope you enjoyed the moment last Saturday night as its back to business this weekend as you have a tough league encounter against Donaghmoyne on Saturday and we will be looking for a repeat performance. Keep up the good work lads.

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