Monaghan Electrical Intermediate Football League

Our senior footballers commenced their Monaghan Electrical intermediate football league campaign last Sunday 20th March when they played Donaghmoyne at Pairc Naomh Mhuire. The game was played in glorious sunny conditions and while we missing a number of established players the lads fought and played hard against a strong and determined Donaghmoyne outfit who sealed the spoils on a scoreline Rockcorry 2-8 Donaghmoyne 1-15. Regardless of the final result the team can take great heart from the fact that they gave it their all on the day and while they just fell short after a titanic battle they can now look forward to other challenges that lay ahead in this competition. Please visit our Facebook website or our Flickr page to view a selection of action photographs.

Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2

The reserve footballers are back in action this Saturday 26th March with a home game against Sean McDermott’s at 5pm and on Saturday 2nd April they are on the road again when they travel to play Doohamlet at 6.30pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 12

Our under 12 footballers commenced their Spring League campaign last Saturday 19th March when they travelled to Threemilehouse to play Sean McDermott’s. The game was played in perfect conditions with glorious sunshine and on a flawless sod and proved to be a compelling encounter which served up some quality football. Both teams started well and notched over some impressive scores and at the break we enjoyed a half-time advantage, leading Sean McDermott’s 0-4 Rockcorry 0-6. When the match resumed the home side were quick out of the blocks and controlled the opening exchanges and were rewarded with some fine points to quickly establish a healthy 0-10 to 0-6 advantage. We responded and played some delightful football and fired over some lovely points towards the end of the game to leave the final score Sean McDermott’s 0-10 Rockcorry 0-9. Their next game is on Saturday 2nd April when they host Tyholland at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and the game has a throw-in time of 2pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 14

This Saturday 26th March the under 14 football league commences and the first game is away to Tyholland and throw-in time is 2pm.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 16

The Under 16 footballers will start their season on Thursday 14th April when they travel to Smithboro to play Eire Og and the game has a throw-in time of 7pm.

Minor Football League Division 3

Our minor footballers will get their first taste of action on Tuesday 5th April when they travel to Threemilehouse to play Sean McDermott’s. The official throw-in time has to be confirmed..

First Aid Course

Due to popular demand Monaghan GAA will hold an additional First Aid course on Monday 21st and Monday 26th of March in Cloghan GAA Training Grounds from 6:30pm to 9:45pm. This course will be dual certified by Pro Training and the Irish Heart Foundation. It will cover Sports First Aid, CPR, AED and will place particular focus on Concussion Recognition (Concussion Recognition Tools will be handed out along with Return to Play Protocol). If you require more information on course content please visit www.protrainingcourses.com or contact Carol on 0873667598. Cost is €50 per person. To register, please contact John mc Ardle, Childrens Officer on 087-2508557

Club Membership

Club membership is now due once again and can be paid to our club Registrar Pat Brannigan. The annual subscription for adults is €20 with all juveniles under the age of 18 costing €5 and any student that can provide a valid student card the membership fee is €5. It is important that ALL players pay their membership as soon as possible otherwise you will not be covered under the GAA insurance scheme. Please note that club membership will close on Wednesday 30th March 2016.

Parish Variety Concert

I have been informed that rehearsals are now in full flow with a lot of the acts practicing their routines for the upcoming Parish Variety Concert which will take place on Sunday 3rd April in St. Mary’s Hall. Last year’s event turned out to be wildly successful and undoubtedly was an incredible night’s entertainment and we can all look forward to loads more of talent and colourful characters ranging from individual solo singers, ballad groups, dancers, musicians, actors, comedians putting on an amazing show. The concert is open to everyone and anyone who is willing to take part in the concert so please get in touch with the organisers and they will point you in the right direction. They want to put on another memorable and spectacular show so please do not let the Parish down and come out and support it.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn on Monday 21st March were 3, 4, 8, and 19. There was no jackpot winner of €6,500.00. The following won €15 each :- Mae, Kate & Katie Rockcorry, Aghabog GAA, George Mills, Rockcorry, Arthur Nugent, Armagh, Brenda Patterson, Rockcorry, Ella Calvert, Rockcorry, Nickey Calvert, Rockcorry, Sean Moore, Clones. Next week the jackpot will be €6,600.00 and the draw will take place in Aghabog GAA. Thank you for supporting our Top 4 lotto draw.

Annual Top 4 Lotto Ticket

Don’t forget, you can support the club’s Top 4 lotto by entering for 12 months, 6 month or a 3 month period. To play simply select your four numbers between 1 and 28 complete the form and you need never miss a draw again! Tickets cost €90 for the 12 month option. Your continued support is always much appreciated and we wish you good luck in future draws.

Wedding Congratulations

The club extends their best wishes and congratulations to Karen McKeown and Gerry Brady who got married last weekend and wish them a happy and joyous marriage together.

News

If anyone would like to have some news, events or anything at all included in the club notes or advertised on our website then just get in touch on 086-1041165 or email pro.rockcorry.monaghan@gaa.ie