Club Notes 27th April 2010

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League  

We picked up our first league points on Wednesday 21^st April with a one point victory over Eire Og. The game was evenly matched, from start to finish, where every ball was contested with great energy and determination. There was never more than a kick of the ball between the sides at any one stage and all players gave it their all, and quite frankly they had to as Eire Og through everything at us. Thankfully the lads battled away and won on a score-line Rockcorry 0-11 Eire Og 0-10. Last Sunday evening we picked up two more valuable points with an impressive performance against our neighbours Aghabog and won on a score-line Aghabog 0-11 Rockcorry 1-15.  Please log onto our website www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report on both games and action photographs. Tomorrow evening Friday (30^th April) our senior team play Emyvale in Pairc Mhuire and the game has a 7.30pm throw-in. On the bank holiday Monday (3^rd May) we have another home fixture against Aughnamullen with a throw-in time of 7.00pm.

Monaghan Electric Reserve Football League Division 4

Our reserve team played Sean McDermott’s last Monday evening and for long periods during the first half we practically played all the football. However, we failed to convert possession onto the scoreboard as we kicked eight wides and many more efforts (I lost count!) landed short into the goalies hands and as a result Sean McDermott’s took a one point lead going in at the break 0-3 to 0-4. Whatever team management said at half time certainly made an immediate difference as we saw a much improved performance with the lads producing some wonderful football and  we finished the game the strongest and won on a score-line Rockcorry 0-15 Sean McDermott’s 0-8. The next game for our reserve team is on Friday 7^th May when we travel to Pairc Emmett to play Aghabog at 7.30pm.

Ball Stop Nets Erected

So often, the amount of work carried out around Pairc Mhuire is taken for granted. It is down to the hard work from a group of guys that make sure our facilities and surrounding areas are well maintained. Many thanks to the volunteers who turned up last Saturday (24^th April) morning to help with the erection of the ball stop nets behind the low goals. They include Anthony Clerkin, Hugh Carroll, Seamus Tate, Noel Carroll, Seamus Carroll, Keelan Clerkin, Aaron Clerkin, Cormac McFadden, Rory Carroll, and Andrew Carroll. Photographs can be viewed on www.rockcorrygaa.ie.

Photograph’s & Memorabilia Wanted

Do you have any old photographs, videos, DVD’s or any other memorabilia relating to the club? If so, can you please get in touch with me on 086-1041165?

Club Sponsorship

Anyone who might be interested in becoming a sponsor for the club can contact any committee member for further information. Any type of sponsorship, no mater how large or small would be deeply appreciated and welcomed by the club.

Under 8 Coaching

Coaching sessions for all under 8’s continues on Wednesday night’s in St. Mary’s Hall from 6.30 – 7.30pm. All five, six, seven and eight year olds are welcome to attend.

Go Games Blitzes

Last Saturday our under 10’s took part in the Go Games Blitzes in Aughnamullen. Well done to all the children involved and I understand they are looking forward to playing many more games in the coming months.   

Under 12 Team

Our under 12 team have a game this Saturday 1^st May when they travel to threemilehouse to play Sean Mac Diarmada at 12 noon.

Under 14 Team

The next game for our under 14 team is on Saturday 8^th May against Blackhill in Pairc Mhuire at 12 noon.

Under 16 Team

Our under 16 team picked up their first league points with an impressive win against Emerald Sarsfields last Thursday evening on a score-line Emerald Sarsfields 1-03 Rockcorry 1-15. The next game for our under 16 team is an away game tonight (Thursday 29^th April) against Sean Mac Diarmada at 7.00pm.

Maguire Transport Minor Football League Division 3

Our minor team was narrowly defeated by Emyvale on Tuesday (20^th April).  It was an evenly contested game of football with both sides giving there best and despite putting in a good performance they were defeated on a score-line Emyvale 2-12 Rockcorry 2-8. They played Na Mullai Sarsfields in Killeevan last Tuesday (27^th April). Their next outing is at home on Tuesday 4^th May against Clones and the game has a 7.30pm throw-in.

Speedy Recovery

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Andrew Carroll who fractured his thumb at training recently.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 4, 11, 24 and 26. There was no jackpot winner of €1,800.00. The following people won €15 each :- Shane Greenan Swans Cross, Eimear McGeough Rockcorry, John McGilly Newbliss, Victor Mahaffey Rockcorry, Martha King Newbliss, Elaine, Ava & Patrick Tate Rockcorry, Noreen Calvert Rockcorry and Declan McCullagh Rockcorry. Next weeks jackpot will be €1,900.00 and the draw will take place in the Aghabog GAA Centre. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

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