Club Notes 25th May 2010
Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League
You could almost hear the theme tune from “The Great Escape” echoing around Pairc Naomh Mhuire last Wednesday (19th May) as our senior team got out of jail with a late strike from Liam Connolly, one minute into injury time, to seal the win on a score-line Rockcorry 1-11 Inniskeen 1-10. The first twenty minutes of the game we totally controlled as we played some wonderful free flowing football, that was a joy to watch, and we totally overwhelmed Inniskeen and at one stage we had built up a commanding seven point lead and at the interval the scoreboard read Rockcorry 1-6 Inniskeen 0-4. However, during the second half our play became scrappy with poor passing, over elaboration, some dreadful shooting and we conceded too many needless frees, all of which gave Inniskeen a lifeline and allowed them back into the game. With both teams having 1-10 apiece going into the final couple of minutes it could off been anybody’s game but when Liam Connolly collected a pass from Barry Patterson he kept his cool under severe pressure and kicked a glorious point to earn the two league points. While our second half performance will be a cause for concern we can be delighted with the win and that’s what it’s all about! Whether you win by a single point or ten points you get the same! Check out www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report of the Rockcorry v Inniskeen game.
Crawley Cup – Reserve Championship
Our reserve team was scheduled to play Ballybay in the Crawley Cup (Reserve Championship) last Wednesday. Please check club notes next week for details.
Fund Raising Event – Monster Auction
The club will be holding a monster auction on Saturday 19th June in St. Mary’s Hall. If you wish to donate any items or goods to the auction please contact any member on the committee and they will be delighted to arrange collection. We will be calling on all club members and others to donate items / goods for the auction so please be generous. We would ask that all items should be in a good condition and in a good working order.
Table Quiz
The club will hold a table quiz tomorrow night Friday 28th May in the Resource Centre starting at 8.30pm. All proceeds are going towards buying a set of “wee” jerseys for the mighty under 8 and under 10 players so I would urge all our members and parents to attend and support this function.
Guess the Score
As our county senior team get ready for the big Ulster Championship clash against Armagh our juvenile committee have decided to run a “Guess the Score” competition. This is your opportunity to test your knowledge and predict the score of the game. Once again all proceeds go towards buying a set of jerseys for the under 8’s and 10’s.
Go Games Blitz – Under 10’s
Last Saturday our under 10 footballers took part in the Go Games Blitzes competition. There was a great turnout of players and the kids preformed really well and enjoyed the day thoroughly. There was plenty of talent on display from the youngsters and it is a credit to all the work being done at underage level. Many thanks to everyone who travelled and supported the youngsters on the day.
Under 8 Coaching
Coaching sessions for all under 8’s continues on Wednesday night’s from 6.30 – 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Hall or weather permitting on Pairc Mhuire. Please check with Ross for details. 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 are back in action tonight, Thursday 27th May, when they travel to play Emyvale at 7.00pm. Upcoming fixtures include a home game on Saturday 29th Mat against Scotstown at 12 noon and on Thursday 3rd June they travel to play Carrickmacross Emmets at 7.00pm.
Under 14 Team
Our under 14 team have a bye on Saturday 5th May so the next outing is on Tuesday 8th June when we play Oram at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 7.00pm.
Under 16 Team
Our under 16 team had a hard fought win over a gallant Truagh side last Thursday evening. Having built up an impressive lead at half time the lads withstood a strong challenge from their opponents to win on a score-line Rockcorry 2-12 Truagh 3-7. Football will now take a back seat as players get ready to sit their exams so the next game for the under 16 team is on Thursday 24th June when they travel to play Clones at 7.00pm.
Under 18 Team
The under 18 team travelled to Clones on Tuesday 18th May and played an outstanding game against the home side. This game had everything with some top class scores taken from both sides and the lead changed hands on a few occasions but in the end the teams shared the spoils with the final score Clones 3-8 Rockcorry 2-11.
Exams
Good luck to all players and or members that are currently studying or sitting exams at this time. I hope you get the questions you are hoping for and get the opportunities you deserve for all your hard work.
Best Wishes
Best of luck to the Monaghan minor team as they take on Armagh this Saturday in the Ulster Championship. Hopefully a good crowd will travel to Newry to shout them on.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lorcan Smyth and Fergal McGeough who are members of the under 16 development squad that qualified for the semi-final. Also well done to Keelan Clerkin and Mark McGuirk who are on the under 17 Monaghan development squad.
Top 4 Lotto Results
The numbers drawn last Monday night were 7, 12, 13 and 17. There was no jackpot winner of €2,200.00. The following people won €15 each : Mickey Wynne Rockcorry, Carroll Family Rockcorry, Noreen Calvert Rockcorry, Noeleen Fitzpatrick Rockcorry, Fabiola & Fergal Newbliss, Cian Wynne Rockcorry, Hugh McGuirk Swans Cross, Brendan Hall Cootehill. Next weeks jackpot will be €2,300.00 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
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