Rockcorry Notes

McGuigan Builders Intermediate Championship

Our senior team put in an enormously gutsy performance last Saturday evening (13th September) which saw them beat a strong and determined Cremartin outfit on a score-line Rockcorry 1-11 Cremartin 0-13 in the McGuigan Builders Intermediate Football Championship. You know I like to be honest and I don’t want to be harsh but looking back over the hour it wasn’t a classic performance, for sure, and it was definitely not the prettiest of contests to watch but having said all that what it lacked in style, panache and flair it made up for with passion, intensity and physicality. It was your typical thrill a minute championship encounter where every ball was fiercely contested with great desire and intent and when the going got tough the lads stood strong. It was a tight and close encounter and when our backs were up against the wall we did not panic and the lads dug deep and repeatedly put their bodies on the line making some vital and explosive tackles to grind out a result and a fully deserved victory. Well done lads, keep up the good work and keep working hard at training and focus on the next exciting encounter in the championship. It will be a massive challenge but with the right attitude and mental approach you can achieve anything. Please visit www.rockcorrygaa.ie or our Facebook page for a selection of action photographs.

McGuigan Builders IFC Semi-Final

After the weekend’s championship matches Donaghmoyne will be our opponents in the semi-final of the McGuigan Builders intermediate football championship. The game has been fixed for Saturday 27th September at Castleblayney and throw-in time is 3.30pm.

Traffic Restrictions

Please note the following traffic restrictions with regards to our semi-final match against Donaghmoyne in Castleblayney on Saturday 27th September. There is a Fair Day on the same day and the Main Street will be closed. There will be no issue in relation to parking but when travelling to the game you are advised to take the bypass and approach the town from the Carrickmacross side.

Monaghan Electrical Intermediate Football League

The senior team will be back in action on Friday 19th September when they travel to St. Oliver Plunkett Park to play Emyvale. The game has a throw-in time of 8pm.

All Ireland Football Final Tickets

Would you like a ticket for the All Ireland Football Final? If so, any fully paid up club member interested in putting their name into the hat for the draw for a ticket can you please contact club secretary Martina McKeown before 7pm on Friday 19th September.

League Structure Discussion

At the County Committee Meeting held on Monday 1st September a proposal was put forward to Change the League Structures in Monaghan. Please log onto www.rockcorrygaa.ie to view details of the proposal. If you have any comments or suggestions on the proposal can you please contact club chairman Jimmy McGeough or club secretary Martina McKeown as soon as possible. All proposals, submissions and suggestions will be discussed at the next County Committee Meeting.

Go Games Blitz

Our under 8 footballers completed their football season last Saturday (13th September) when they took part in a very enjoyable and exciting Go Games held at Doohamlet. Once again this was a very entertaining and successful blitz campaign and the beautiful September sunshine added to the excitement with all the children from the various clubs having fun. Competing clubs on the day included Doohamlet, Eire Og and our own bunch of wee brave-hearts. All kids acquitted themselves exceptionally well, showing plenty of enthusiasm and displayed loads of energy and the signs are positive for a bright future. It was also wonderful to see so many parents there to support and encourage the children and a special word of mention to the hard working coaches & mentors of all the clubs who freely give up their time voluntarily on a Saturday morning to help organise and look after the future players of the club.

Under 10 Coaching

Coaching for the under 10 footballers will continue this week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6.30pm. The last Go Games Blitz is scheduled for Saturday 27th September and takes place at Doohamlet between 10am to 12 noon.

Terence Reilly Memorial Shield

Our under 12 team played Aghabog in the semi-final of the Terence Reilly Memorial Shield last Monday 15th September and produced an impressive performance to progress to the final with a 2-11 to 1-4 victory. Many thanks to the Aghabog club for travelling and taking part in the competition and thank you to our new pro-elect Garry Calvert for stepping in and taking a few photographs. The other semi-final between Doohamlet v Killeevan was scheduled for last Wednesday 17th September and the final will take place this Saturday 20th September.

Top 4 Lotto Results

The numbers drawn on Monday 15th September were 14, 21, 26 and 27. There was no jackpot winner of €9,900.00. The following won €15 each :- Mickey Wynne, Rockcorry, Martin Carroll, Rockcorry, Colin Quinn, Rockcorry, Ivan McCollum, Aghabog, George Mills, Rockcorry, Sean & Leo Rooney, Rockcorry, Tess & Euan McFadden, Rockcorry. Next week the jackpot will be an amazing €10,000.00 and the draw will take place in Thompson’s, Newbliss. 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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