Club Notes 1st June 2010

Streamline Coaches Intermediate Football League  

You wouldn’t want to have a weak heart when supporting our senior team! After our last grasp winner against Inniskeen a week ago we used another ‘get out of jail’ card when we travelled to Sarsfield Park on Sunday 30^th May to play Aughnamullen in the Streamline Coaches intermediate football league. The team produced a very lackluster and unimpressive performance, particularly during the first half and Aughnamullem were deservedly ahead by 1-4 to 0-3 at the break. Thankfully, we were able to get into the game in the second half and managed to find some sort of rhythm and outscored Aughnamullen by 0-2 to 0-6 to emerge with a share of the spoils, which was probably a fair outcome. The final score Aughnamullen 1-6 Rockcorry 0-9. Check out www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report and action shots of the Aughnamullen v Rockcorry game. The next game in the league is on Saturday 19^th June when we travel to play Donaghmoyne.

Intermediate Football Championship

Our preliminary round championship game against Currin has been fixed for Saturday 12^th June at 7.30pm and will take place in Pairc Emmet, Aghabog. The first round of the championship is always a defining moment and we hope a large crowd of supporters will get behind the team for this occasion. If recent league form was any criteria then we would be regarded as favorites, but as we all know the championship, as often happens, can turn out to be an entirely different proposition and the lads will need to be focused and be in the right frame of mind for this encounter as the game against Currin will be a tough task.

Crawley Cup – Reserve Championship

On Wednesday 26^th May we travelled to Pearse Park to contest the first round of the Crawley Cup (Reserve Championship) against Ballybay.  On a lovely evening for football Ballybay gradually broke down our resistance and they won on a score-line Ballybay 1-11 Rockcorry 0-9 and they now progress to the next round of the competition and we wish them the best luck. This was always going to be an uphill battle as Ballybay are currently sitting top of the division 3 reserve league however, while we lost the game it was a very encouraging outing as we certainly put it up to a more vastly experienced and stronger side.  The work-rate from the players was impressive throughout and the dismissal of Cathal Sheridan to a second yellow card early in the second half was a severe blow and off course the absence of Martin Carroll with a hand injury was also a major factor. If we can maintain that level of performance for the league campaign we have every reason to be confident and push for a top four position. Well done lads and keep up the good work. Please check out our website www.rockcorrygaa.ie for a full match report and actions shots of the Ballybay v Rockcorry game. The next game for the reserve team is on Wednesday 9^th June when we travel to play Fergal O’Hanlon’s at 8.00pm.

Speedy Recovery

A speedy recovery is extended to Martin Carroll who sustained an injury to his hand at a recent league game. We hope to see you back in the green jersey very soon.

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.

Fund Raising Event – Monster Auction

The club will be holding a monster auction on Saturday 26th 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

Many thanks to everyone who supported and attended the table quiz in the Resource Centre last Friday night. An enjoyable evening was had by all and a big thank you to all who assisted in staging and organizing the event especially Colm McCormick the quiz master. It was a pity that it wasn’t better supported. Lets hope people will support the “Guess the Score” fund raiser so we can gather funds to buy a set of jerseys for the under 8 and 10 youngsters.

Guess the Score

Monaghan play Armagh this Sunday in the senior Ulster championship and 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 jersey’s for the under 8’s and 10’s.

Date for Your Diary

The committee is making plans to hold a vintage hay making day in Dartrey sports field on Sunday 25^th July. This promises to be a great day’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 still be shining brightly!

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 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

Our under team suffered a very heavy defeat when they were totally outplayed by strong and determined Emyvale side last Thursday evening. Last Saturday they played Scotstown and the youngsters more than held their own but unfortunately they were outplayed towards the end of the game and lost on a score-line Rockcorry 5-7 Scotstown 6-9. Despite the two defeats all kids turned in a very good performance and certainly preformed their best. Their next outing is tonight (Thursday 3^rd June) when they travel to play Carrickmacross Emmets at 7.00pm.

Under 14 Team

Our under 14 team have a bye this Saturday 5th June so their next game is on Tuesday 8^th June when we play Oram at Pairc Naomh Mhuire 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.

Exams

Good luck to all players 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.

Hard Luck

Hard luck to the Monaghan minor team who were defeated by Armagh last Saturday in Newry.

Best Wishes

Good luck to the Monaghan senior team who play Armagh in the Ulster senior championship this Sunday. Hopefully a good crowd will travel to Casement Park, Belfast to cheer them on.

Women’s Mini Marathon

The club extends their best wishes to all the ladies taking part in the Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin this Bank Holiday Monday. Keep those boots running girls!

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn last Monday night were 4, 16, 21 and 25. There was no jackpot winner of €2,300.00. The following people won €15 each: Joey & Phyllis Rockcorry, Gabriel Greenan Rockcorry, Pauric Reilly Dartrey, Eileen Calvert Rockcorry, Margaret Fitzpatrick Rockcorry, Enda Sheridan Rockcorry, Frances O’Reilly c/o. Tony Hannawin, Kieran MacGiolla Phadraig Rockcorry. Next week our jackpot will be €2,400.00 and the draw will take place in the Aghabog GAA complex at 10.30pm SHARP. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Club Notes

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