Parish Variety Concert

OMG….what an amazing show last Sunday night in St. Mary’s Hall. Such talent! It’s hard to put into words how awesome the night was…it was simply breath-taking. It was such a beautiful concert with amazing talent on show it was just joyful and inspiring to watch. To see so many talented and wonderful artists on stage was a delight and thank you to everyone for showing us your wonderful gifts of music, dance, storey telling & acting. It was a great night and will rank high up there among the best nights we have ever seen in St. Mary’s Hall. It would be unfair to name people or single out any individuals so a massive well done to everyone who helped to organise the event, sell tickets, do carparking etc. It just goes to prove that when you put your mind to something and get people involved anything is possible. For a selection of photographs please visit our website www.rockcorrygaa.ie or our Facebook page.

Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2

Our under reserve footballers returned to action last Saturday 2nd April when they travelled to O’Neill Park to play Doohamlet in the Platinum Tanks reserve football league division 2 campaign. This was a highly entertaining game of football that ebbed and flowed throughout with each side enjoying spells on top. The final score-line may suggest a comfortable victory for the home side but this was far from the case as our lads, to their credit, never gave up, they never dropped their heads and battled hard to the end. The teams were evenly enough matched during the first half and Doohamlet held the advantage leading by 3-6 to 2-3 at the half-time interval. The second half continued at a frantic pace and Doohamlet took control and gradually built up a twelve point lead, leading 4-10 to 2-4. In fairness, the lads just kept at it, they just kept plugging away for each other right to the very last whistle and at times played some lovely football but sadly time ran out and Doohamlet secured the spoils on a final score Doohamlet 4-13 Rockcorry 3-4. Regardless of what the scoreboard shows I am proud of the effort and commitment shown from the team. The lads are very dedicated and there a great bunch of hearted players and I certainly can’t blame or fault their work-rate, effort or their commitment because they all battled hard and they gave it their best against a formidable, stronger and better balanced Doohamlet outfit. Their next outing in the league is on Wednesday 4th May when they host Tyholland at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 7.30pm.

Platinum Tanks RFC – Crawley Cup

The reserve footballers play Tyholland on Saturday 30th April in the Platinum Tanks Reserve Football Championship (Crawley Cup). The game takes place at Pairc Naomh Mhuire and throw-in time is 7pm.

Monaghan Electrical IFL

The next outing for our senior footballers will be this Saturday 9th April when they travel to play Emyvale and throw-in time is 7pm. They are back in action on Wednesday 13th April when they host Aughnamullen at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 7pm and on Sunday 17th April they are on the road again when they travel to play Inniskeen and throw-in time is 2.30pm. On Saturday 23rd April they travel to play Corduff at 7pm and on Saturday 7th May

they entertain Cremartin at Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 7pm.

Congratulations “Big Chief”…

A massive congratulations to Seamus Tate who received an award under the Monaghan County Council Awards Scheme 2016. Last Monday 4th April, Seamus collected his award from Noel Keelan (Chairman Monaghan County Council) at a ceremony held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan. As chairman of the club being able to rely on someone to do a job when you ask them is a big relief and very reassuring that the job will be done. When the dressing-rooms needs to be opened or the pitch lined out he continues to show willingness. He has been one of the most loyal, dedicated and hard-working club members I have ever known and has given a long, distinguished and dedicated service to the club. I am genuinely grateful for the support and advice he has given me and continues to give to the Club and I want to sincerely thank him for his support and help through-out the many years and congratulate him on receiving this award. Well done Seamus.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 12

The under 12 footballers played Tyholland in the Gerry’s Prepared Veg Spring Football League (Zone G) campaign last Saturday 2nd April. Due to other commitments I was not able to attend the game but I caught up with one of the team mentors, Conor Brannigan, and he stated that it was a really enjoyable and thrilling match where all players from both sides have to be commended for their efforts, their passion and their commitment in what was difficult playing conditions. The game finished Rockcorry 0-10 Tyholland 0-18. Their next game is on Saturday 16th April when they host Eire Og at Pairc Naomh Mhuire.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg – Under 14

Their next game is on Saturday 9th April when they take on Sean McDermott’s at Pairc Naomh Mhuire 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 and throw-in time is 6.30pm.

Go Games

The first under 10 Go Games blitz takes place this Saturday 9th April when they make the journey to Sean McDermott’s and other clubs include Ballybay and Drumhowan. The first under 8 Go Games blitz will take place on Saturday 16th April. If any parent has any queries you can address same to Fintan Larmer who is our under 10 co-ordinator or Sean McCaffrey who will act as our under 8 co-ordinator. Please visit our Facebook page to view a full list of Go Games fixtures for 2016.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn on Monday 4th April were 9, 16, 20, and 22. There was no jackpot winner of €6,700.00. The following won €15 each :- Nadine Sheridan, Aghabog, Lynch Family, C/o McGinns, Newbliss, Kirsty Hughes, Middletown, Caith O’Hart, Rockcorry, Paddy Walls, Navan, Adele & Vincent, Rockcorry, Sean & Leo, Rockcorry and Lynch Family, C/o. McGinns, Newbliss. Next week the jackpot will be €6,800.00 and the draw will take place in Fitzpatrick’s. 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.

News

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