JACKPOT €9,200.00
The numbers drawn on Monday 26th September were 2, 6, 7 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €9,100.00. The following won €15 each :-
Tony McGorman, Aghabog
Bernard Wynne, Rockcorry
John Quinn, Rockcorry
Mary McCormill, Swans Cross
Andrew Jones, Rockcorry
John McGilly, Newbliss
Peter McKenna. Cootehill (Yearly Ticket)
Joseph, Kieran & Maureen, Rockcorry
Next week our jackpot will be €9,200.00 and the draw will take place Paddy Lynch’s, Lisnalong. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
Club Notes 27th September
GRM Minor Football League Final
Pride of place this week obviously goes to our minor team, Rock Sarsfields, who captured the GRM minor football league division 2 title with an impressive win over a determined Killanny side last Saturday on a score-line 2-12 to 2-7. It was an enthralling game of football and as expected there was very little between the sides as both teams showed tremendous skill and passion but, ultimately, when the chips were down the lads showed admirable fighting quality and at the end of a dramatic encounter had five points to spare following a gutsy performance. There’s a well-known saying that goes “some players want it to happen, some players wish it would happen,” but in this instance the lads made it happen because ALL of them made a major contribution to this victory and it would be grossly unfair to pick-out any one individual for merit because the whole team was excellent. There were heroes on every line of the field and it was truly a team effort where all players from number one to number fifteen that started and those that came on worked tirelessly, they never gave up, played with heart and determination and battled for each other and this was reflected by the end result. At the presentation joint team captains Mark McGuirk and Christopher Kilpatrick received the cup from County Board PRO Siobhan McQuillan and I congratulate them and the entire panel on your wonderful achievement. In addition, I have to compliment the management team that includes Pascal Smyth and Jimmy McGeough from our side along with Enda Kilpatrick, Jim Graham and Adrian Thompson from the Killeevan club. They deserve enormous credit for the work they did with the team and having the lads playing together as a team. Just on a final note thank God they are better managers than singers!!! For a full match report and to view a selection of action photographs please visit www.rockcorrygaa.ie.
Maguire Transport Championship Semi Final Replay
It certainly has been a remarkable journey for our minor team and after the euphoria of winning the league title last weekend its back to the grindstone this Sunday 2nd October when they take on Magheracloone in the second replay of the Maguire Transport championship semi-final. The game is fixed for Aughnamullen and has a throw-in time of 12.30pm. The two previous encounters were tough and physically demanding games and this one will prove no different so you have to be mentally prepared and be ready for the challenge. Unfortunately, I will not be there to cheer you on because it’s my last training weekend before I head off to do my challenge for the Irish Heart Foundation but I will be shouting you on from the top of Carrantuohill. COME ON ROCK SARSFIELDS….YOU CAN DO IT.
Under 14 Shield Final
All the best to our under 14 team who take on Blackhill this Saturday 1st October in the shield final which takes place in Scotstown at 12.15pm. The lads have played some wonderful and exciting football during the year so let’s hope they can continue their impressive form and bring home the silverware. Best of luck lads.
Come Dine For Rock
Do you loooooooove food? Do you fancy yourself as a creative cook? Do you consider yourself the next Rachel Allen or Nevin Maguire? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then throw on that apron and impress your family and friends with a gourmet feast and some fabulous food creations because it’s your turn to shine by creating the perfect dinner party. That’s right folks. You’re watched it on television, you’re heard people speak about it and I imagined you’re perused through magazines and websites for various cooking tips! Now it’s your chance because the club has come up with a unique and simple fundraising idea based on the hugely popular television show ‘Come Dine With Me’. We are calling on all budding chefs and food lovers to create a ‘Come Dine With Me’ style event to help raise money for the club. Dinner parties have never been more popular and it’s a wonderful opportunity to show off your culinary skills and hosting talents by holding a dinner party. Create your very own version of the TV show. Whether it’s a formal four course meal or, in my case, a gourmet beans on toast the choice is entirely up to you. We are looking for people to host a fun evening by inviting family and as many friends as you know (a minimum of ten) and we’re suggesting that guests make a donation of €20 and they could perhaps take along a bottle of your favourite tipple. For that extra special party night why not push the boat out and have a theme. Your guests could arrive in swinging sixties style, the groovy seventies or the funky retro styles of the eighties. The choice is yours! If you would like to take part in “Come Dine For Rock” as a host then please contact me or any committee member and we shall be delighted to talk to you.
Monaghan Electrical League Fixtures
Last Saturday our senior team travelled to play Corduff but sadly they were not able field a team and the game was cancelled. This Saturday 1st October the senior team travel to play Eire Og at 4.00pm. With three games remaining in the league campaign every point is vital at this stage of the season as four teams compete for the last qualifying position. All the best lads. The following Saturday 8th October they are on the road again when they travel to play Sean McDermott’s at 4.00pm.
Rockcorry GAA Annual Yearbook
The communications committee is extremely busy compiling the annual yearbook which includes various articles and photographs. This year we hope to include an advertisement section and any company, individual or family that would like to place a small advertisement or a goodwill notice in the yearbook you can contact myself on 086-1041165. Don’t be afraid it’s not going to cost very much so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
TOP 4 LOTTO JACKPOT €9,200
The numbers drawn last Monday night were 2, 6, 7 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €9,100.00. The following won €15 each :-Tony McGorman Aghabog, Bernard Wynne Rockcorry, John Quinn Rockcorry, Mary McCormill Swans Cross, Andrew Jones Rockcorry, John McGilly Newbliss, Peter McKenna Cootehill (Yearly Ticket), Joseph, Kieran & Maureen Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €9,200.00 and the draw will take place Paddy Lynch’s, Lisnalong. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
League Table (26th September)
MONAGHAN ELECTRICAL INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
Below is the league table after Round 16
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | PTS |
| Carrickmacross | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
| Currin | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 22 |
| Corduff | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| Tyholland | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 17 |
| Donaghamoyne | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Rockcorry | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
| Sean McDermott’s | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Aughnamullen | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| Eire Og | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| Drumhowan | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
“Come Dine For Rock”
Do you loooooooove food? Do you fancy yourself as a creative cook? Do you consider yourself the next Rachel Allen or Nevin Maguire? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then throw on that apron and impress your family and friends with a gourmet feast and some fabulous food creations because it’s your turn to shine by creating the perfect dinner party.
That’s right folks. You’re watched it on television, you’re heard people speak about it and I imagined you’re perused through magazines and websites for various cooking tips! Now it’s your chance because the club has come up with a unique and simple fundraising idea based on the hugely popular television show ‘Come Dine With Me’. We are calling on all budding chefs and food lovers to create a ‘Come Dine With Me’ style event to help raise money for the club.
Dinner parties have never been more popular and it’s a wonderful opportunity to show off your culinary skills and hosting talents by holding a dinner party. Create your very own version of the TV show. Whether it’s a formal four course meal or, in my case, a gourmet beans on toast the choice is entirely up to you. We are looking for people to host a fun evening by inviting family and as many friends as you know (a minimum of ten) and we’re suggesting that guests make a donation of €20 and they could perhaps take along a bottle of your favourite tipple.
For that extra special party night why not push the boat out and have a theme. Your guests could arrive in swinging sixties style, the groovy seventies or the funky retro styles of the eighties. The choice yours!
If you would like to take part in “Come Dine For Rock” as a host then please contact myself on 086-1041165 or touch base with any committee member and we shall be delighted to talk to you.
Intermediate League
Our intermediate league game against Corduff was not played because sadly they were not able to field a team. Our next league game takes place this Saturday 1st October when we travel to play Eire Og at 4.00pm.
Rock Sarsfields 2-12 Killanny 2-7
Impressive Rock Sarsfields claim minor league title
Our minor team Rock Sarsfields played Killanny in the GRM minor football league division 2 final last Saturday afternoon in Drumhowan and at the end of a dramatic encounter had five points to spare following a gutsy performance over a determined Killanny side. This was an enthralling game of football and as expected there was very little between these two evenly matched sides but, ultimately, when the chips were down the lads showed admirable fighting quality and deserved their win on a score-line Rock Sarsfields 2-12 Killanny 2-7 to claim the division two league title.
Joint captains Christopher Kilpatrick and Mark McGuirk receive the cup from County Board PRO Siobhan McQuillan.
Rock Sarsfields Team - GRM Division 2 League Winners
The game was played in glorious sunny conditions and it was Lorcan Smyth who got the scoring underway with a point after just twenty seconds. Killanny kicked wide on the 2nd minute but they did manage to register a point on the 5th minute when they pointed from a free-kick. Killanny continued to dominate the opening exchanges of the game and moments later they broke through our defence and crashed the ball into the back of our net leaving Adam Langdon no chance. They kicked further wides on the 9th and 10th minutes but stretched their lead shortly afterwards when they converted a free-kick to open up a 0-1 to 1-2 advantage after eleven minutes. Thankfully, we did recover and Mark Quigley pulled one back on the 14th minute following good approach play by Fergal McGeough and we cut the margin back further when Mark McGuirk found Fergal McGeough with a good pass and he glided over a peach of a point. Christopher Kilpatrick kicked narrowly wide on the 18th minute but moments later when Fergal McGeough was brought down Mark McGuirk showed his accuracy and bisected the uprights to leave just the minimum separating the sides 0-4 to 1-2.
Killanny spurned scoring opportunities on the 21st and 22nd minutes before Christopher Kilpatrick notched over a fabulous point to draw the sides level. Lorcan Smyth broke down a Killanny attack on the 27th minute that instigated a swift move down the field and when Fergal McGeough was hauled down Mark McGuirk converted the free-kick to take a one point lead. With half time approaching Christopher Kilpatrick latched onto a long delivery and sprinted away from his marker and his effort at the goals was just millimetres wide of the post. Killanny finished the half with a neat point to bring them on level terms and at the interval the scoreboard showed Rock Sarsfields 0-6 Killanny 1-3.
Killanny came out for the second half with all guns blazing and pointed after just twenty seconds. The game continued to be a ding-dong battle and Christopher Kilpatrick levelled the sides when he fired over a great point on the 7th minute. However, it didn’t take Killanny long to respond as this was immediately cancelled out when they scored another fine point from play. After a somewhat sluggish start to the second half we hit out stride and after some good approach play by the team, Fergal McGeough blasted the ball into the roof of the net to take a two point lead, leading 1-7 to 1-5. Unfortunately, our lead was short lived because Killanny swept downfield and won a penalty and the young lad kept his cool and buried it past our goal-keeper Adam Langdon to restore their lead. Those old enough to remember Billy Ocean he had a huge hit back in the eighties, ‘when the going gets tough the tough get going’ and this was definitely the case as the lads stuck to their task with admirable gusto and worked extremely hard for each other as we got to grips with proceedings and started to enjoy more possession and points from Mark McGuirk on the 16th minute and Christopher Kilpatrick on the 17th minute sparked a good period for the team. The crucial score, a goal from the stylish Mark McGuirk, came on the 18th minute when he finished off probably the best move of the game. A lovely passing move that involved numerous players as they weaved their way through the Killanny defence turning them inside out and when Mark McGuirk received the final pass he was left with the easy task of tapping the ball into the net to extend our advantage by four points leading 2-9 to 2-5.
Killanny converted a free-kick on the 19th minute to leave three points separating the sides but when Keelan Clerkin dispossessed a Killanny player at a crucial stage the action swung to the other end as we launched a swift counter attack and when Fergal McGeough collected the ball he skipped past his opponent and effortlessly sailed over a sweat point to restore a four point cushion. Killanny kicked wide on the 24th minute before they pointed two minutes later to reduce the deficit back to three points and at this stage the game was set up for a fascinating last five minutes. We all know how dangerous a three point lead can be in Gaelic football and Killanny poured on the pressure during the final stages, as they threw everything at us including the proverbial kitchen sink, but the defenders Iain McConnon, Kieran Corr, Macartan Kierans, Finian Smith and Gerard Graham remained solid as a ‘Rock’ and defended wisely and bravely to deny Killanny any simple scoring chances.
The insurance point came on the 28th minute when John McGuirk curled over a marvellous point from the left wing and when Mark McGuirk scored our last point from a free-kick, during injury time, we knew it was game, set and match. Seconds later players, mentors and supporters were celebrating wildly as the final whistle sounded as the lads claimed the GRM minor football league division two title on a score-line Rock Sarsfields 2-12 Killanny 2-7.
There’s a well-known saying that goes “some players want it to happen, some wish it would happen,” but in this instance the lads made it happen because ALL of them made a major contribution to this victory and it would be grossly unfair to pick-out any one individual for merit because the whole team was excellent. There were heroes on every line of the field and it was truly a team effort where all players from number one to number fifteen that started and those that came on worked tirelessly, they never gave up, played with heart and determination and battled for each other and this was reflected by the end result and I congratulate you on your wonderful achievement. I have to say fair-play to our team management Pascal Smyth, Jimmy McGeough from our side along with Enda Kilpatrick, Jim Graham and Adrian Thompson from the Killeevan club. They deserve enormous credit for the work they did with the lads and having the team playing together as a TEAM.
The Management Team - Pascal Smyth, Jim Graham, Adrian Thompson, Enda Kilpatrick and Jimmy McGeough
Please click the links below to view a selection of action photographs:
http://www.flickr.com//photos/rockcorrygaa/sets/72157627631629867/show/
It certainly has been a remarkable journey for these young players and their season is not over yet because this Sunday 2nd October they take on Magheracloone in the second replay of the Maguire Transport championship semi-final. The two previous encounters were, in my mind, classic games and I would advise football fans to go along and cheer the lads on. Unfortunately, I will not be there to cheer you on because it’s my last training weekend before I head off to do my challenge for the Irish Heart Foundation but I will be shouting you on from the top of Carrantuohill. COME ON ROCK SARSFIELDS….YOU CAN DO IT.
League Table (22nd September)
MONAGHAN ELECTRICAL INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
Below is the league table after Round 15
| Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | PTS |
| Carrickmacross | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| Corduff | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Currin | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Donaghmoyne | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| Sean McDermott’s | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Tyholland | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| Rockcorry | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Aughnamullen | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Eire Og | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| Drumhowan | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
JACKPOT €9,100.00
The numbers drawn on Monday 19th September were 6, 7, 22 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €9,000.00. The following won €15 each :-
The Carroll Gang, Rockcorry
John Quinn, Rockcorry
Maureen Friary, Rockcorry
Paddy, Elish & Cilian Carroll, Clontibret
Amy Jo Kierans, Aghabog
John Finlay, Rockcorry
Patrick Reilly, Dartrey
Joe McSkane, Clontibret
Next week our jackpot will be €9,100.00 and the draw will take place in the Maple Bar. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
Club Notes 20th September
McGuigan Builders Intermediate Championship
There’s a Chinese proverb that states “you should never write a letter when you are angry”. In the same way, one should never write match reports when feeling annoyed and irritated. They (they being always right!) say that whenever you have a strong urge to do something under these circumstances the best remedy is to lie down or go for a long walk, cool down, and that’s exactly what I did, repeating the words “Goosefraba, Goosefraba, Goosefraba” (fans of the film Anger Management will know exactly what I mean!). The old saying, “if you want something bad enough and work hard enough for it, it will come to you”, doesn’t always be the case because, unfortunately, there is always someone else, or in this case another team, with more desire, a lot hungrier and with a greater ambition who will win and that’s exactly what happened when our senior team played Corduff, last Friday night, in the semi-final reply of the McGuigan Builders championship. Regrettably, there was no debating who the better team was as we played second fiddle to a well-prepared Corduff side and sadly we made our exit from this year’s competition on a score-line Rockcorry 0-6 Corduff 0-13. It’s hard to know exactly what to say when something like this happens because it’s not easy to respond calmly when you’re feeling upset. We have seen a lot of good things from our senior team this year but on this occasion the lads did not play anything close to their full potential and we all know they are capable of delivering much, much more. Moving forward, the coming days and weeks will prove a huge test of our resolve and character as we compete for a top four position in the league campaign. Let’s hope we will see a much improved performance this Saturday 24th September when they travel to play Corduff at 5.00pm
Monaghan Electrical League Fixtures
On Saturday 1st October the senior team are back on the road again when they travel to play Eire Og at 4.00pm and on Saturday 8th October they travel to play Sean McDermott’s at 4.00pm.
GRM Minor Football League Final
Our minor team, Rock Sarsfields will play Killanny in the final of the GRM minor football league division 2 this Saturday 24th September. The game has been fixed for Drumhowan and has a throw-in time of 2.00pm. The lads have been involved in some classic encounters during the year and this one will undoubtedly be another exciting game of football so make sure you go along and cheer the lads on. BEST OF LUCK LADS – YOU CAN DO IT.
Maguire Transport Championship Semi Final
The second replay of the minor football championship semi-final between Rock Sarsfields and Magheracloone is now scheduled for Sunday 2nd October at 12.30pm in Aughnamullen.
Under 14 Shield Final
Well done to our under 14 team and their mentors as they recorded a great win in the semi-final of the shield competition last Saturday morning (17th September). This was a tough game of football but the lads displayed great team spirit and skill over the course of this highly entertaining match and secured the victory against a determined Fergal O’Hanlons side. The team has played some wonderful and exciting football during the year so let’s hope they can continue their impressive form when they take on Blackhill in the shield final which takes place on Saturday 1st October (time and venue to be confirmed).
Ladies All Ireland Final
All the best to the Monaghan ladies team who take on Cork this weekend in the All Ireland senior football final. Good luck girls.
New Arrival
Congratulations and the very best of luck to Pauric & Aileen on the birth of their beautiful baby boy Patrick.
JACKOPT €9,100
The numbers drawn last Monday night were 6, 7, 22 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €9,000.00. The following won €15 each :-The Carroll Gang, Rockcorry, John Quinn Rockcorry, Maureen Friary Rockcorry, Paddy, Elish & Cilian Clontibret, Amy Jo Kierans Aghabog, John Finlay Rockcorry, Patrick Reilly Dartrey, Joe McSkane Clontibret. Next week our jackpot will be €9,100.00 and the draw will take place in the Maple Bar. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.
Under 14 Shield Final
Well done to our under 14 team and their mentors as they recorded a great win in the semi-final of the shield competition last Saturday morning (17th September). This was a tough game of football but the lads displayed great team spirit and skill over the course of this highly entertaining match and secured the victory against a determined Fergal O’Hanlons side. The team has played some wonderful and exciting football during the year so let’s hope they can continue their impressive form when they take on Blackhill in the shield final which takes place on Saturday 1st October (venue & time to be confirmed).
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