Club Notes 9th March 2010

Thank You

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my family to thank the many people for their kindness and good wishes over the past fortnight. I would also like to thank the committee for arranging the guard of honour as a mark of respect to my dad and I extend my appreciation to Paul McCormick for writing the lovely tribute in last week’s notes.

Social Night

Our annual social night was held in St. Mary’s hall recently. The occasion was well attended and a very enjoyable evening was had by all. I would like to thank Sean McKenna County Board Secretary for attending, thanks to Brassroots for providing the entertainment, Jennifer Fitzpatrick who provided the refreshments and Colm McCormick and Cormac McFadden who took care of the bar. Presentations were made to Peter McKenna who received the Hall of Fame award. Senior player of the year went to Garry Calvert with Cathal Sheridan named as reserve player and Niall McKeown the minor player of the year. Congratulations to all the award winners and photo’s of the evening can be viewed on our website at www.rockcorrygaa.ie. Many thanks to the following companies & individuals for donating spot prizes. Willie Hillis, Siobhan McQuillan, Sammy Wilkin, Pauric Reilly, Maple Bar, Moran Hotels, Roadbridge Ltd, Sean & Dwayne Rooney and Anthony Tate.  

Toome 1-8 Rockcorry 2-3

Our reserve team commenced their league campaign with an away game against Toome last Saturday 6^th March. Played in ideal conditions we opened the scoring in the second minute when a shot from Conor McGeough was saved by the Toome goalie but Declan McCullagh was in the right place at the right time to strike the ball to the back of the net. Toome responded with points in the 5^th, 12^th and 20^th minutes to leave the score at the break Toome 0-3 Rockcorry 1-0.  During the break team management introduced Cormac McFadden, Barry Patterson and Emmanuel Monaghan for Josh Butler, Shane Wynne and Jude Walls. On the restart, we had the better of the opening exchanges with Jamie Smith tapping over a point from a free kick in the 2^nd minute and Keelan Clerkin hitting the back of the net in the 5^th minute to open up a four point margin. However, the turning point of the game came moments later when Toome were awarded a penalty and the resulting kick was blasted home. They drew level shortly afterwards when they notched over a point from play. We responded immediately with a point from Liam Connolly after a fine passage of play between Martin Carroll and Keelan Clerkin. Toome then hit three unanswered points during the 15^th and 23^rd minute to open up a two point margin. We were able to close the deficit to a single point when Colin Quinn tapped over a free kick in the 25^th minute after Glenn Calvert was brought down on the 13m line but it was not enough as Toome sent over their final point in the closing stages to leave the final score Toome 1-8 Rockcorry 2-3.

Reserve Game Fixture

The next game for our reserve team will take place on Sunday 21^st March with a home game against Monaghan Harps at 11.00am.

Rockcorry 2-11 Urney 3-9

We played our last game of the Ulster club league competition last Sunday with a home game against Urney.  Both sides contributed greatly to an entertaining and free flowing game which ultimately could have gone either way. The final score Rockcorry 2-11 Urney 3-9.

 Underage Fixtures

Our under 12 team commence their league campaign on Saturday 20^th March with an away game against Scotstown at 12 noon. The under 14 team start their season on Saturday 10^th April with a home game against Carrickmacross Emmets. The under 16 team have a home game against Cremartin on Thursday 1^st April at 18.45pm and our minor team commence their league campaign on Tuesday 30^th March with an away game against Clones at 7.15pm. A full schedule of fixtures can be viewed on our website at www.rockcorrygaa.ie

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 3, 11, 26 and 28. There was no jackpot winner of €1,100.00. The following people won €15 each :- Aindi, Stephie & Darragh Dempsey Rockcorry, Cathal Sheridan Rockcorry, Brendan Tynan Newbliss, Owen Gilson Cootehill, Brian McGorman Rockcorry, Noel Craven Clontibret, Joe McSkane Clontibret, Brendan McGahey Swans Cross. Next weeks jackpot will be €1,200.00 and the draw will take place Thompson’s, Newbliss. Thank you supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Annual Lotto

The club is inviting people to subscribe to the lotto for the year. This is a great way to make sure you never miss being entered. Forms are available from any committee member or you can download a form from the website.

Club Membership

Club membership closes on 31^st March and we would appreciate it if all club members for 2009 could renew their membership and pay the €25 to club registrar Stephen Lynch. All senior and reserve players must have their membership fee paid otherwise you are not covered under the GAA insurance injury scheme. In addition, all underage players should be registered so we would encourage all parents to pay the €5 registration fee.