Club Notes 8th June

Championship “Buzz”

The summer is truly here as the race for the McGuigan Builders intermediate football championship commences this weekend. Just in case you have been living on mars for the past couple of months we play Currin in the preliminary round of the championship which takes place this Saturday 12^th June in Pairc Emmet, Aghabog. The game has a 7.30pm throw-in and all players are requested to be there in plenty of time. During the week I caught up with one of our team selectors Cormac McFadden and he informed me that while a number of players our carrying niggling injuries, training was going well and he is confident that the team can produce the goods and get the necessary result. He remarked that “Currin will be up for this one as we beat them earlier in the league competition by a couple of points and they have a few dangerous players up front but we have good players as well and we will do our best to make it as awkward as possible for them…” he continued by saying that “if we play to our full potential and can reproduce our league performances then we are in with a very good chance”. He finished by saying “this tie will be cracking encounter and hopefully their will be good crowd to get behind the team.” I just want to echo Cormac’s comments and urge all our supporters to go and cheer on our senior team and hopefully we can look forward to a sporting game of football and the right result. Best of luck lads.

Playing Attire

All players are reminded that it is compulsory to wear the proper club colours during any game but particularly during championship matches. Can all players please make sure they have green and white socks and white togs with green strips or with the club crest. Remember lads you are representing you team and your club when you walk on to the pitch.

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League

Our next outing in the league is on Saturday 19^th June when we travel to play Donaghmoyne at 8.00pm.

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.

Well Done

Congratulations to the Monaghan senior team who produced a wonderful performance last Sunday to defeat Armagh in the Ulster championship. Keep up the good work lads.

Monster Auction

Come on folks admit it, we all do it, obviously some of us do it more than others but we still do it, that’s hoarding stuff of some kind! Let’s be honest, if like me, you have a stash of ‘stuff’ that you thought may “come in handy sometime”, the chances are it will never be used, you may think so, but trust me, it’s really just taking up valuable cupboard space or piling up under your bed or in your attic!  If you had a recent spring clean and discovered OMG why did I keep this stuff? Well now you have the perfect opportunity to get rid of it and help the club raise funds. We are 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 as the old saying goes “one man’s rubbish, is another man’s treasure”.

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!

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

The next outing for the under 12 team is a home game this Saturday 12^th June against Truagh at 12 noon.

Under 14 Team

The next game for the under 14 team is on Tuesday 15^th June when they travel to play Emyvale at 7.00pm.

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 1, 5, 12 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €2,400.00. The following people won €15 each: Noel Carroll Rockcorry, Tony McGorman Aghabog, Pat Brannigan Rockcorry, Frances O’Reilly c/o Tony Hannawin, Magie & Mickey Rockcorry, Margaret Reilly Rockcorry, Lila Sheridan c/o Noreen Calvert, James Connolly Newbliss. Next week our jackpot will be €2,500.00 and the draw will take place in the Maple Bar at 10.30pm sharp. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

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