Lotto Results Monday 25th October

The numbers drawn on Monday night were 7, 11, 16 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €4,400.00 and the following people won €15 each:

Tracey Rooney, Rockcorry

McCollum Family, Rockcorry

Liz Carroll, Rockcorry

Joanne Hall, Dartrey

Eoin Gilsenan, Cootehill

Andy Mannering, Aghabog

Noel Carroll, Rockcorry

Barney Wynne ,Rockcorry

Next week our jackpot will be €4,500.00 and the draw will take place in Paddy Lynch’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 26th October

“Hunt for the Rock Hunk”

The big news storey this week folks involves the inclusion of two more candidates for our hunt for the Rock Hunk competition. Two candidates lodged appeals during the week as they felt they were harshly marked under the award criteria set out by the judges. Unfortunately, the AABBCC committee was reluctant to make a decision and therefore passed it on to the XXYYZZ hearing committee and after their detailed investigation they ruled that the two candidates were definitely marked incorrectly under the category ‘physique’ and should be allowed to enter the race for the coveted prize to become the ‘Rock Hunk’. So folks, I am delighted to announce that Robert “The Rockcorry Cowboy” Steele and Donal “The Enforcer” Guckian have joined the competition. Oh boy, the race is truly on and I have been informed that Seamus Carroll has opened a book and is taking bets on who will become the first ever ‘Rock Hunk’ and while it’s a bit premature to confirm who the favourite is at this stage it looks like the early money is being placed on Frank “The Hairy Lad” McDermott with Gerard “The Scouscer” O’Brien and Derek “The Mover” McGorman following hot on his heels. But there’s a long way to go and as they say this is a marathon not a sprint and over the next couple of weeks I am sure the other candidates will make up the ground! As I highlighted last week this will be a great night’s entertainment which not only benefits the club but also a couple of charities namely the Cormac McAnallen Trust and the Children Hospital in Belfast so your support of this event would be very much appreciated. Admission on the night will be €10 which can be paid at the door so come on folks call it a late Halloween party or an early Christmas night or just a great opportunity to have a bit of craic this will definitely be the night not to be missed. Please log onto www.rockcorrygaa.ie for details of all the hunks and their sponsors.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 7, 11, 16 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €4,400.00 and the following people won €15 each: Tracey Rooney Rockcorry, McCollum Family Rockcorry, Liz Carroll Rockcorry, Joanne Hall Dartrey, Eoin Gilsenan Cootehill, Andy Mannering Aghabog, Noel Carroll Rockcorry, Barney Wynne Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €4,500.00 and the draw will take place in Paddy Lynch’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend their deepest condolences to Teresa McGoohan on the recent passing of her mother Catherine Callaghan. May she rest in peace.

Hunt for the Hunk Candidates

The following candidates have been selected and now progress to the main event which takes place on Friday 12^th November in St. Mary’s Hall and I am delighted to announce that our main sponsor for the night is Kieran Fitzpatrick and on behalf of the club we thank him for his generous sponsorship.

Main Sponsor

“KIERAN FITZPATRICK”

This will be a great night’s entertainment which not only benefits the club but also a couple of charities namely the Cormac McAnallen Trust and the Children Hospital in Belfast so your support of this event would be very much appreciated. It is important that you attend on the night to support the candidates as your vote is vital to the eventual winner as the winner will be the hunk with the most votes. Votes are based on money collected on the night and each vote costs €2.

COLIN REILLY

Sponsored By:

Alice Reilly Physiotherapy

McNally Plant Hire

Sammy Wilkin

Seamus Carroll Electrical

GERARD O’BRIEN

Sponsored By:

Answer Energy

Monaghan Poultry Fanciers Club

Occasions Florists

Ciaran Mullen

PHILIP CLARKE

Sponsored By:

Fitzpatrick’s Bar

Dartrey Spring Water

Dads & Lads

Mickey Gallagher

PATSY DOODY

Sponsored By:

Coyle Service Station

Damien Murphy Meats

Corcaghan Co-op

Pat Brady Contractors

DEREK McGORMAN

 

Sponsored By:

Pauric Reilly Plant Hire

Liam Smyth

Rice Rock

Seamus Fitzpatrick Builders

DAMIEN CREGAN

 

Sponsored By:

Campbell Frozen Foods

Emerald Isle Water

Rockcorry Poultry Club

Paddy Lynch

FRANK McDERMOTT

 

Sponsored By:

McCabe Quarry

Enda McPhillips Crane Hire

Declan Sullivan Crane Hire

Noel Hall Auctioneers

CATHAL SHERIDAN

 

Sponsored By:

Carroll Quantity Surveying

McDermott Sports

McArdle Printers

Matthews International

DAVID McGREGOR

 

Sponsored By:

Hugh McGuirk

Peadar McCormill

Coyles Pharmacy

Micon Fire Protection

SEAN GREENAN

 

Sponsored By:

Maple Bar

John O’Brien

Side Street Cafe

Kieran Fitzpatrick

ROBERT STEELE

 

Sponsored By:

Cootehill Credit Union

Aghabog GAA

Macs Bet

Wright Quarry Products

DONAL GUCKIAN

Sponsored By:

Rooney Plant Hire

Foxhound Travel

Rockcorry Bowels Club

McKenna Furniture

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL HUNKS

AND MAY THE BEST HUNK WIN!

Lotto Results Monday 18th October 2010

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 12 19, 25 and 27. There was no jackpot winner of €4,300.00 and the following people won €15 each:

Morgan Tate McGeough, Rockcorry

Marie Carroll, London

Melissa McGorman, Newbliss

McDonald Family, Rockcorry

Arthur Morgan, Clontibret

Noreen Calvert ,Rockcorry

Conal McGill, Rockcorry

Peter McKenna, Scotstown

Next week our jackpot will be €4,400.00 and the draw will take place in the Aghabog GAA Centre at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 19th October

Intermediate Football Fixtures

Our last league game against Currin takes place this Sunday 24^th October and has a throw-in time of 12.30pm.

 “Hunt for the Rock Hunk”

The anticipation is certainly building for our up coming “Hunt for the Hunk” fund raising event, and I am delighted to announce that our main sponsor is Kieran Fitzpatrick and many thanks for his generous support. After wading through hundreds of applications over the last week or so and after some very difficult decisions the judges have finally narrowed down the list to the last ten. I can’t speak for the judges but I have been informed that all candidates were put through a vigorous prequalification procedure and the judges were very impressed with their wit, humor and physique! I am pleased to announce that the following candidates have been selected and now progress to the main event which takes place on Friday 12^th November in St. Mary’s Hall. They include Cathal Sheridan, Philip Clarke, Frank McDermott, Patsy Doody, Gerard O’Brien, Colin Reilly, David McGregor, Damien Cregan, Derek McGorman and Sean Greenan. This will be a great night’s entertainment which not only benefits the club but also a couple of charities namely the Cormac McAnallen Trust and the Children Hospital in Belfast so your support of this event would be very much appreciated. The winning hunk will be awarded a “Rock Hunk” trophy and will go on and represent the club in the county final at the end of November. It is important that you attend on the night to support the candidates as your vote is vital to the eventual winner as the winner will be the hunk with the most votes. Votes are based on money collected on the night and each vote costs €2. Now that we have the hunks selected we are now holding auditions for ten lovely escorts who will accompany our hunks on the night. For details please contact club chairman Jimmy McGeough. Details of all the hunks and their sponsors can be viewed on www.rockcorrygaa.ie so all that’s left to say is may the best hunk win!

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 12 19, 25 and 27. There was no jackpot winner of €4,300.00 and the following people won €15 each: Morgan Tate McGeough Rockcorry, Marie Carroll London, Melissa McGorman Newbliss, McDonald Family Rockcorry, Arthur Morgan Clontibret, Noreen Calvert Rockcorry, Conal McGill Rockcorry, Peter McKenna Scotstown. Next week our jackpot will be €4,400.00 and the draw will take place in the Aghabog GAA Centre at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Rockcorry 1-12 Aughnamullen 1-13

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League, Round 17 – Saturday 9th October

Senior team left deflated after late, late, late goal

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

If ever the cliché “snatching victory from the jams of defeat” was apt, then surely it applies to the Aughnamullen side as they grabbed a late, late winner to secure the victory on a score-line Rockcorry 1-12 Aughnamullen 1-13. As a result our hopes of qualifying for a semi-final position were swept away in the cruelest and most agonizing fashion and our interest in this year’s league season is now over and while we still have one game remaining its relevance is meaningless and once again we finish the league in fifth place for the third year in a row. It is often said that “a picture paints a thousand words” and no amount of words will ever describe the heartbreak suffered as it was very obvious from the expressions on everyone’s faces that they were shocked and sickened and left wondering what they’d done to deserve such wicked treatment!

The game was played on Saturday 9^th October in nearly perfect conditions and Aughnamullen had the benefit of a slight wind advantage during the first half and had the first chance to register a score but they kicked wide after twenty seconds. Dwayne Rooney opened our account shortly afterwards with a lovely point following good approach play by Colin Quinn, Keelan Clerkin, Mark Daly and Noel Carroll. Aughnamullen replied instantly with a fine point from play and should have gone ahead thirty seconds later but their effort at the uprights was off-target. On the 4^th minute, Niall McKeown made a powerful solo run and when he off-loaded to Keelan Clerkin his attempt at the uprights was narrowly wide. The ensuing kick-out was won by Martin Carroll and he found Keelan Clerkin who delivered a pass into Mark McGuirk but it was too strong as it went over the end-line.

 Colin Reilly was adjudged to have fouled his opponent on the 6^th minute and the referee awarded a free-kick where the ball landed and the Aughnamullen free-taker made no mistake tapping over from close range. Aughnamullen extended their lead a minute later when they were awarded a sideline ball and they hoofed a long high ball into our danger area and it fell nicely for an Aughnamullen player who fired over the bar to make it 0-1 to 0-3. On the 8^th and 9^th minutes we were guilty of wasting a couple of scoring chances with Noel Carroll and Barry Patterson kicking wide on both occasions. However, a minute later Noel Carroll made amends for his earlier miss when he blasted the ball to the back of the net following a well-engineered move involving Martin Carroll and Dwayne Rooney. On the 13^th minute, Aughnamullen equalised from a pointed free-kick after Garry Calvert initially fouled his opponent along the side-line but the referee brought the ball in-field for dissent which ultimately gave them a lot easier chance. A high tackle on Barry Patterson a minute later resulted with Mark Daly taking a quick free to Paul McKeown who skipped past his marker and slotted over a sweet point to restore our slender lead. Aughnamullen responded, on the 18^th minute, when they pointed from a free-kick after Damien Matthews fouled his opponent and moments later they regained the lead after we were guilty of some careless passing out of defence. That lead didn’t last long as Mark McGuirk was hauled down thirty seconds later and Mark Daly made no mistake with the free-kick to draw the sides level once again 1-3 to 0-6.

 Martin Carroll made a tremendous block on the 21^st minute but unfortunately Colin Reilly was penalised for touching the ball on the ground and Aughnamullen kicked the resulting kick wide. Good defending by Damien Matthews and Garry Calvert foiled an Aughnamullen attack and we launched a brisk counter-attack and when Paul McKeown collected the ball his initial shot at goals was saved by the goal-keeper and he pounced on the rebound but his second attempt came back off the upright and when Mark McGuirk latched onto the loose ball his effort was blocked and Aughnamullen survived to clear the danger and when Keelan Clerkin brought down his opponent it resulted in a free-kick where the ball landed and they tapped over from close range.

Barry Patterson kicked wide on the 26^th minute and when Barry was fouled a couple of minutes later he took a quick free to Dwayne Rooney whose effort at the uprights was off-target. Aughnamullen, on the other hand, increased their lead when they pumped another high ball into our danger zone and when Damien Matthews was adjudged to have fouled his opponent they scored the free-kick. It took a good save from Jamie Smith to deny Aughnamullen a goal on the 28^th minute as he diverted the ball for a forty-five which ultimately led to nothing but they did manage to stretch their advantage when the referee awarded a free-kick, for something only he saw, and they duly converted to leave the score at the break Rockcorry 1-3 Aughnamullen 0-9.

On the restart it was all about which team wanted it the most and which team could take it to the next level and the first ten minutes of the second half the lads displayed some of the best football, I have seen all year, as they powered their way back from a three point deficit to a two point lead. Mark Daly got the ball rolling when he sailed over a monstrous point within twenty seconds of the throw-in and when our forwards put incredible pressure on the Aughnamullen defenders they were awarded a free-kick and Stephen McGuirk bisected the posts with a fine strike to reduce the margin back to a single point. Two minutes later Keelan Clerkin levelled proceedings when he notched over a great point following good work by Niall McKeown.

Good defending by Stephen McGuirk a minute later kick-started another attack and when Mark Daly was dragged down he got the chance to take the lead and he duly obliged. On the 7^th minute, efficient defending by Colin Quinn and Martin Carroll prevented Aughnamullen the chance to equalize. Mark Daly added another point moments later after good approach play by Barry Patterson and Keelan Clerkin to leave the score 1-8 to 0-9. We were guilty of losing possession on the 9^th minute and Aughnamullen took full advantage as they closed the deficit back to a single point. Noel Carroll restored our two point lead with a glorious long range point following an intricate build up that included Garry Calvert, Niall McKeown and Colin Quinn.

However, Aughnamullen just would not go away and closed the gap back to a single point when they scored on the 13^th minute. It was at this stage of the game that we amassed some very poor wides from decent positions and one wonders if these had between the uprights would the final result been any different? Firstly, Colin Quinn kicked wide on the 14^th minute, the was followed by Keelan Clerkin a minute later and when Barry Patterson collected a pass from Martin Carroll his attempt at the uprights also drifted wide. An effort by Mark Daly, on the 17^th minute, fell short and the goal-keeper initiated a counter-attack and when they delivered a high ball into our goal-mouth area the ball spilled loose and the Aughnamullen corner-forward collected and pointed from thirteen metres to make it all square 1-9 to 0-12.

 We regained the lead on the 19^th minute when Noel Carroll fired over a lovely point after receiving the ball from Mark McGuirk and we extended our advantage a minute later after Jamie Smith left his goal-line and made a courageous interception to instigate probably one of the best moves of the game that included a number of players and when Noel Carroll collected he fired over a sublime point to go two points up. Aughnamullen kicked wide on the 22^nd minute and we spurned a wonderful opportunity on the 25^th minute to extend our lead but for some unknown reason no player wanted to take the responsibility and after a number of passes across the face of the goals it eventually went wide.

The game was now at a crucial phase and Aughnamullen stayed in touch with a neat point to close the gap back to a solitary point and two minutes they had another opening to level matters but on this occasion they kicked wide. We restored a two point advantage on the 28^th minute when Paul McKeown fended off two challenges and slotted over a delightful point. At this juncture things were looking good, everything seemed okay, two points up with two minutes of normal time remaining and we appeared to be in control of the game and one would off hoped that we had enough experience and composure to see out the game. However, the game took a sudden twist two minutes into injury time as we started to play ‘keep-ball’ and while it worked for a while we lost possession and with a number of our players committed up the field, Aughnamullen parted our defence like the Red Sea to smash home a goal to leave the scoreboard showing Rockcorry 1-12 Aughnamullen 1-13.

 I imagine many people will suffer nightmares as a result of this game and  will wonder what more we needed to do and really this loss is a bitter pill to swallow, especially considering Inniskeen lost out against Tyholland! However, if I am entirely honest we did have several really good chances to put the game to bed but we failed to convert possession onto the scoreboard aided with some basic errors in giving away possession that ultimately allowed Aughnamullen to stay in touch and it certainly came back to haunt us. It was tough on the lads who had put up a brave second half fight back and deserved to get something from the game. But that’s football; it can be so cruel sometimes, one week you could be on cloud nine and the next you could be down in the gutters and last Saturday (9^th October) it was plain to see the heartbreak etched on the faces of every Rock person.

Lotto Results Monday 11th October

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 11, 22, 23, and 26. There was no jackpot winner of €4,200.00 and the following people won €15 each:

Margaret Reilly, Dartrey

Annie Cusack, Aghabog

Margaret & Liz, Rockcorry

Amy & Aoife, Aghabog

Eileen Mulligan, Aghabog

Patsy Mullen, Tyholland

Tony & Teresa Hannawin, Swans Cross

Gerry & Andrea Coyle, Rockcorry

Next week our jackpot will be €4,300.00 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 12th October

Intermediate Football League

Oh dear, I just don’t know what to say. Sometimes football can be so, so cruel! You could be up on cloud nine one week and down in the gutters the following week and it was obvious from the expressions on everyone’s faces last Saturday afternoon that we were in the latter as our hopes of qualifying for a semi-final position were swept away in the most cruelest and agonising fashion against Aghnamullen. With time nearly up the lads looked set to go on and win the game as we led by two points having bravely fought our way back, from a three point half time deficit, with some really impressive play but in a dramatic last thirty seconds Aughnamullen scored a late goal to crush our hopes in emphatic style to secure the win and more importantly the two vital league points on a score-line Rockcorry 1-12 Aughnamullen 1-13. The players, team management and supporters were left wondering what they’d done to deserve such wicked treatment. However, if I am entirely honest we did dominate possession for long periods and created enough scoring opportunities to win comfortably but we failed to convert possession onto the scoreboard and as a result Aughnamullen stayed in touch and we all know that a two point margin is a very dangerous lead in Gaelic football and when they attacked in the second minute of injury time they hit the back of the net with virtually the last kick of the game and everyone (everyone from Rock that is) was shocked and sickened. There was no hiding the disappointment and with the new league rules in force the scoring difference comes into effect we now find ourselves once again finishing in fifth place for the third year.

Intermediate Football Fixtures

Our last game against Currin is scheduled for Sunday 24^th October with a throw-in time of 12.30pm.

 “Hunt for the Rock Hunk”

Roll up, roll up the search for the “Rock Hunt” will take place on Friday 12^th November in St. Mary’s Hall, Rockcorry. Adrian Logan from the TV will be the MC on the evening and it will be a wonderful night’s entertainment you don’t want to miss so make a note in your dairy Friday 12^th November. A number of able and willing men have come forward (or pushed) for the prestigious title and while many men within the parish would consider themselves worthy of this title, you need to enter the competition to be officially called the “Rock Hunk”. The winning hunk will be awarded a “ROCK HUNK” trophy and will go on and represent the club in the county final at the end of November. So come on ladies put forward your man and see if he’s got what it takes to be the “Rock Hunk”. Next week I hope to be in a position to announce the names of all the candidates so please stay tuned for more details.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 11, 22, 23, and 26. There was no jackpot winner of €4,200.00 and the following people won €15 each: Margaret Reilly Dartrey, Annie Cusack Aghabog, Margaret & Liz Rockcorry, Amy & Aoife Aghabog, Eileen Mulligan Aghabog, Patsy Mullen Tyholland, Tony & Teresa Hannawin Swans Cross, Gerry & Andrea Coyle Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €4,300.00 and the draw will take place in the Stag Inn, Newbliss at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Sympathy

On behalf of the club I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Jackson family on the passing of Roy Jackson. May he rest in peace.

Lotto Results Monday 4th October

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 3, 7, 13, and 21. There was no jackpot winner of €4,100.00 and the following people won €15 each:

Paddy Larmer, Rockcorry

Jamie, Katie & Cian, Rockcorry

Barry McGeough, Rockcorry

Pat McCabe, Rockcorry

Kelly McCormill, Tyholland

Eugene & Veronica Mooney, Rockcorry

Una McGeough, Rockcorry

Mr. Mac & Mr. Bill, Rockcorry

Next week our jackpot will be €4,200.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes 5th October

Intermediate Football

Our senior team our back in action this Saturday 9^th October with a home game against Aughnamullen at 4.00pm.

“Hunt for the Rock Hunk”

The committee has decided to host a “Hunt for the Rock Hunk” competition at a date to be confirmed in November. While many men within the parish and surrounding areas would consider themselves worthy of this title, we require a minimum of ten men to put themselves forward for selection and it will be up to the audience on the night to vote for the person who they think is the best “Rock Hunk”. The winner will then go on and represent the club in the county final at the end of November. So come on ladies put forward your man and see if they got what it takes to be the “Rock Hunk”. This promises to be a very entertaining night and for more details about becoming a possible hunk please contact our club chairman Jimmy McGeough.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 3, 7, 13, and 21. There was no jackpot winner of €4,100.00 and the following people won €15 each: Paddy Larmer Rockcorry, Jamie, Katie & Cian Rockcorry, Barry McGeough Rockcorry, Pat McCabe Rockcorry, Kelly McCormill Tyholland, Eugene & Veronica Mooney Rockcorry, Una McGeough Rockcorry, Mr. Mac & Mr. Bill Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €4,200.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.