News - January to June 2004     

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Best wishes.

The good wishes of everyone at Blackrock Hurling Club go to the under 14 footballers of St Michaels who depart next Thursday for the Feile football finals in Tyrone.

Corporate night

The Corporate Night 2004 will be held on Friday November 19th, 2004 at Silver Springs Moran Hotel. Booking forms can be got from Committee Members, and will shortly be available on the Website Click Here for Brochure which includes entertainment details

The under 10s

The under 10s had a sucessful week with wins against Bishopstown and Ballinhassig. The Blackrock club would like to thank all the teams participating in the Mick Cashman Cup (under 10 leagues) for their cooperation in ensuring that the games are run off. The standard of hurling is extremely high and the league should culminate in September with some class games in prospect.

Under 13s rebound in style,

Under 13s rebound in style, victories over St.Finbarrs, Na Piarsaigh and Glen Rovers all in 6 days constitute a fine achievement for the team and mentors. Well done lads!.

The Battle of Rohan.

This took place again at Middle Earth, Church Road last Saturday morning and featured two outstanding games. Played before a large and appreciative audience, the standard of hurling was very high. The Orcs came out on top against the Wizards by a couple of goals, while the Hobbits defeated the Elves by just three points. Paul Tobin, Mark McGuinness, Luke McGee and Philip O’Callaghan were stars on the day.

Next week;  The Battle of Mordor.

The Elves V The Wizards

The Hobbits V The Orcs

Rocky shop.

A new Rocky shop will open on next Saturday morning at the pavilion. It will feature Rocky jerseys, shorts socks, tracksuits, hoodies, poloshirts and tee-shirts, in fact everything a young Rocky need. The shop will be operated by May O’Brien.

Blackrock Superleagues.under 8/9 

The battle of Helms Deep took place last Saturday June 12th with the Hobbits coming out on top over the Wizards, while the Elves and the Orcs played a thrilling draw after some terrific hurling. There was great excitement on the back field, renamed Middle Earth for the occasion. This section of the superleagues will eventually conclude on Saturday 3rd July when the eventual destination of the Lord of the Caman and the Fellowship of the Sliotar titles will be decided. 

Next Saturday The Battle Of Rohan, Orcs V Wizards and Elves V Hobbits. 9.50am.

Seandun victory Seandun under 14s captured the Nolan Cup

Seandun victory Seandun under 14s captured the Nolan Cup in the indivisional tournament held over the June weekend. 

The team defeated Carrigdhoun on the Saturday and on the Monday defeated Imokilly by two goals. Patrick Parfrey of Blackrock captained the team and he was joined on the team by Blackrock clubmates Simon Zebo and Richard Dineen and Olan Kelleher while Robert Creagh came on as goalkeeper at half time and had a blinder, bringing off save after save to deny Imokilly. 

Other Blackrock hurlers to have made the Seandun panel are Ray Norberg, Stephen McCarthy and Ciaran O'Herlihy. Well done lads!

St Josephs in Harrow, London visit to Church Road 

We welcomed the boys from St Josephs in Harrow in London to Church road last Saturday and they participated in their first hurling coaching session with Coach Ray Delaney.

Congratulations to minor star Paul O'Sullivan

Congratulations to minor star Paul O'Sullivan, who scored an amazing total of 2 --- 6 in a recent non-exam league match at Church Road against Mallow. Blackrock scored 2 --- 7 in total to win by just 1 point. 

It was an incredible performance by young O'Sullivan. Paul has been making a name for himself in other ways also. 

In recent weeks he has been coaching the under 8s at Church Road on Saturday mornings having just acquired his Foundation Coaching Certificate and is one of the managers of the Blackrock Wizards superleague team. 

He has also turned his hand to refereeing camogie games in his spare time. 

Two young colleagues of Paul's David O'Shea and Paul Reidy have also joined the Saturday morning coaching groups.

St. Michaels Feile team

Congratulations to the St. Michaels Feile team which has now qualified for the All-Ireland Feile Finals in Tyrone in July.

Camogie Club Centenary Summer Camp

Plans for the Centenary Summer Camp are coming along well and numbers are now being finalised. Contact Mairéad or Doireann at camogie training or by email mnimhaoileoin@eircom.net to book your place or for information.

Camogie Club thanks

The Camogie Club would like to thank the following councillors who contributed towards the club from the Ward Fund: Jim Corr, Deirdre Clune, Denis O'Flynn, Terry Shannon. Go raibh maith agaibh go léir!

U-13 Team Update

David Coakley is the Coach and the selectors are Ronan Coakley, Ian Walsh and Br. Patrick. We have played some games and won two and lost two. The last game was against Blarney in Blarney and we lost. David Healy played excellently. Others played well, played well: Patrick Deasy, Oisin O' Mahony, Eoin O' Farrell and others.

Congratulations to Patrick Deasy who played for Cork in the Primary Game last Sunday in Limerick. It is a great honour for Patrick and for his family. He played well and some day we hope to see him playing for Cork in the minor or senior grades. 

 -   Br. Patrick

Under 8/9 Blackrock Superleagues.

These Super leagues will have a Tolkien flavour with teams of Wizards, Orcs, Hobbits and Elves competing for the titles of “The Lords of the Caman” and The Fellowship of the Sliotar”. The battles will begin on Saturday 12th June at 10am at Church Road with the battle of Helms Deep and continue until we reach the great battle of Rohan on Saturday July 3rd.Team lists will be posted on the Blackrock website on Wednesday 2nd June next and these will also issue by post to all registered Rockies later in the week. .

Wayne Sherlock  - named man-of-the-match

Well done to Wayne Sherlock on being named man-of-the-match for his tremendous performance against Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship.

No hurling coaching at Church Road on the Saturday Bank Holiday June 5th. 

There will be no hurling coaching at Church Road on the Saturday Bank Holiday June 5th. We will recommence on Saturday June 12th at 10am.

Best of luck to the St Michael’s Football team as they return to Feile action this coming Friday night.

Munster Semi-Final - Rockies involved in Limerick

Best wishes to Wayne Sherlock, Paul Tierney and John Browne who are on the Cork Senior panel for Sunday's Championship Game at Limerick and also to Colin O'Reilly and Paul McGrath who are on the Intermediate panel and Patrick Deasy who plays in the Primary Game.

Senior County Championship

The Blackrock senior team face Douglas in the 2nd round of the Cork Senior hurling championship at Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday next at 8pm. All young Rockies are urged to go and support the team and wear their Rocky jerseys.

The Camogie Club is running a Summer Camp in Blackrock as part of the Camogie Centenary Celebrations. 

The camp will run Monday to Friday July 5th to July 9th, 10.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. each day. 

We will cater for girls from 6 years to 14 years and boys from 6 years to 8 years. The cost is €50 1st child, €30 2nd child in family. 

Bookings by the end of month to Mairéad or Doireann at camogie training on Fridays. (forms are available on Saturday mornings.)

Recent results:

The under 14s bounced back from their recent Feile defeat when they came out best in a great contest with Glen Rovers in the league.  Bryan Lyons, Niall O’Shaughnessy and Johnny McCarthy were excellent. 

The under 13s defeated Bishopstown, but a severely under strength side lost out to Sarsfields in two recent league games. 

The 11s had a good win over St.Vincents also in the league. 

The 10s  begin their league campaign next Wednesday evening in Church Road against Midleton. 

The 8s and 9s enjoyed their trip to Dungarvan, our thanks to Pat Curran.

The Under 8/9 Blackrock Super leagues 

The Under 8/9 Blackrock Super leagues will begin on Saturday 12th June. All 2004 registered Rockies will receive team sheet notifications within the next 10 days. The Blackrock Super leagues are sponsored by Carey Tool Hire.

The Blackrock under 10/11 Superleague finals. 

These were held in front of a large crowd in glorious sunshine at Church Road last Sunday morning. 

The Rovers caused an upset when defeating the Rebels, their conquerors of the previous week in the Super league Cup Final. Captain Stephen O'Brien received a beautiful trophy from former Cork captain Fergal Ryan. Louis Golden and Shane O'Keeffe played well for the winners, while captain David O'Farrell, James Tyner and Andrew Murphy fought all the way for the Rebels. 

In the Super league Shield final the Saints eventually defeated the Rockies by 4 points in a very exciting game. Captain Rory Burke received the Shield trophy while Daire O'Brien and Jimmy Burke displayed lovely skill for the Saints. John Fitzgerald the captain, Chris Aherne and Mark Quirke shone for the unlucky Rockies. 

Each player received a special 2004 Super league medal from Fergal Ryan.

Competition - The best dressed young Rocky and the best dressed Rocky coach 

On Saturday 29th May there will be a special prize for the best kitted out young Rocky and Rocky coach at Saturday morning coaching..

Rocky Car sticker competition winner:

Rocky Car sticker competition winner: Bernie O'Connell.

New Rockies 

This week we welcomed Alan O' Callaghan, Wenceslaus Bacik, Shane McHugh, Josh and Ben Calder-Potts, Sean Walsh and David Murphy as Rockies for 2004. The new Rocky hurling helmet promoted by Pat Roche has been an amazing success with over 100 sold since March.

Feile defeat. 

Na Piarsaigh 3 --- 15 Blackrock 4 --- 6. 

A brilliant start by Na Piarsaigh, who built up a commanding early lead, was the determining factor in this game and although Blackrock fought back to reduce the margin to just 4 points a one stage, they could not close the gap. 

The best wishes of everyone at the Blackrock club now go to the Na Piarsaigh team in their quest for All-Ireland honours. click here for match report

Blackrock Under 10/11 Superleagues.

Results: Rebels 5 --- 3 Rovers 3 --- 2 

Saints 9 ---4 Rockies 7 --- 5.

Two hard fought contests were played last Sunday morning at Church Road. These results ensure that the same pairings will contest the Cup and Shield finals which will be held at Church Road next Sunday 23rd May at 9.30. All parents and supporters are asked to attend. Jack Crean O'Leary, Kevin Ring and Kieran Howick worked hard for the excellent Rebels while Alan Nolan and Craig O'Sullivan were very good for the Rovers. These two teams meet in the Cup Final, what chances an upset? Conor Cunningham, Stephen Murphy and John Fitzgerald displayed great touches for the Rockies, while Ryan Meally, Dean Murphy and Rory Burke played well for the victorious Saints.

Na Piarsaigh team from Limerick City 

Our under 12 panel had a great game of hurling with the Na Piarsaigh team from Limerick city which visited Church Road last Sunday

A '96 and '95 Group (Under 8's and 9's) challenge

A '96 and '95 Group (Under 8's and 9's) challenge with Dungarvan GAA Club will take place on Saturday May 22nd. 

Assemble at Church Rd. at 1:00p.m Venue - Dungarvan GAA Club Bus leaves Church Rd at 1:30p.m. Returning at 6:30p.m. (Parents please be early to collect players). 

Fare is 5 euro. 

Bring helmet, hurley (in good condition), boots/trainers, rocky jersey, shorts, socks, light snack and drink (not fizzy). 

Contact Jody on 4294953 if you would like to take part (U8s). 

Players' Parents or guardians are welcome to support the teams!

Level One coaching Certificates

Congratulations also to the club coaches who were presented with Level One coaching Certificates recently. JP Devine, Sean Logue, Andrew Guerin, John Cormack, Gerard Crowley, John Long, Kieran O’Sullivan, Tom Daly, Donal Buckley, Martin O’Farrell and Donal Coughlan. Ann O’Callaghan, Maighread Ni Mhaoileoin and Doirin Leahy of Blackrock Camogie Club also received their Level One Certificates from Mr Tom Nott of the Cork County Board Coaching Section. !

Sciath na Scoil

Comhghairdeas leis na buachailli o Ghaelscoil Mhachain a raibh bua iontach acu i gcoinne Gaelscoil Charraig Ui Laighin I gcomortas Sciath na Scoil. Bhi said ar fheabhas!

Blackrock Super leagues results

Rockies 5 --- 0 Rebels 6 --- 4 

Rovers 4 --- 3 Saints. 2 --- 5 

Two outstanding games played at Church Road last Sunday. Best for the Rebels were Darren O'Keeffe, Fiachra White and Matt Bond, while John Fitzgerald, Cian Scannell and Stephen Murphy caught the eye for the Rockies. 

The Saints had fine performers in Rory Burke, Kieran Moore and Jimmy Bourke, however on the day Kevin O'Keeffe, Ryan Dineen and Paul Delaney drove the Rovers home in a pulsating finish.

Matches for next Sunday 16th May 2004 at 9.30 am 

Rebels V Rovers 

Saints V Rockies.

Cork Livelong Learning Festival. 

There was a special treat for the hundreds of young hurlers last Saturday at Church Road when the Lord Mayor of Cork Alderman Colm Burke visited the Blackrock Complex accompanied by Councillor Deirdre Clune as part of the Cork Livelong Learning Festival. 

The Lord Mayor tried his hand at hurling with the 6-year-old panel and was most impressed with the skills on display. 

Our thanks to William McAuliffe of the Festival committee. 

Parents should also note that the tea/coffee/homemade cake shop is open every Saturday morning at the pavilion during the coaching sessions. 

All proceeds go to the development of hurling in the club.

Minors Win 

The minors had a successful outing against Mallow recently, winning on the final score of 4 --- 10 to 3 --- 6. Brian Cashman put in a super performance at centre back, while up front young Paul O' Sullivan was absolutely brilliant with a personal tally of 1 --- 6 points. Shane O' Sullivan was another to shine.

Feile Success. 

The Feile panel overcame St Vincents after a tough encounter on Sunday morning at Bishopstown. The final score was Blackrock 4 --- 12 St Vincents 4 --- 5. This was a solid workmanlike performance from the Rockies who were 10 points up at half time and resisted a full scale Vincents effort to get back into the game in the second half.

Patrick McCarthy had an outstanding game up front for Blackrock and contributed two goals and a point, while the accuracy of Olan Kelleher from frees and general play contributed a goal and nine points. Richard Dineen, Patrick Parfrey, Conor Kilcoyne and Ciaran O'Shaughnessy worked hard all through, while Robert Creagh in goal and Brian Parsons kept the Vincents forwards at bay in the final ten minutes with some excellent work.

The Foundation Course 

The Foundation Course commenced last Tuesday and will continue over the next two Tuesdays. Over 20 new coaches, male and female are taking part. A presentation of both Level One Coaching certificates and Foundation level certificates will take place at the Pavilion in Church Road on Tuesday 11th May at 9.30.

New additional coaches from our minor team who will complement our Saturday morning coaching team

There was another very large turnout of young Rockies on the Bank Holiday Saturday. We would like to welcome new additional coaches from our minor team who will complement our Saturday morning coaching team from now on. These are Paul O' Sullivan, Paul Reidy and David O'Shea

The Rocky 11 year old panel - Ber Ryan Tournament in Lismore 

The Rocky 11 year old panel travelled to the Ber Ryan Tournament in Lismore last Saturday. The youngsters reached the final and were unlucky to lose out to Waterford Club Roanmore. Well done to everyone involved and our thanks to the Lismore Club for their kind invitation.

Competition - Rocky Car Sticker  

Over the following weeks we will announce the car registration numbers of cars displaying the new Rocky sticker.

The car reg. number for Saturday 1st May which displayed the new Rocky sticker is Micra Image Reg. No. 94 C 5698.

Super Leagues Under 10/11 round 1. 

These commenced last Sunday morning before a fine attendance in glorious sunshine at Church Road. 

Results; Rebels 5 ---5 Saints 4 ---3 

The rebels powered by James Tyner and Fiacre White proved too for the saints in a pulsating battle. Callum Stewart Crowe and Niall Foley were brilliant for the Saints. 

Rovers 4 --- 4 Rockies 0 --- 0 

A somewhat deceptive scoreline as the Rockies could not convert possession to scores. Sean Holland and Luke Leahy played their hearts out for the Rockies while Kevin O' Keeffe and Alan Nolan played some lovely hurling for the Rovers. 

Congratulations to all the youngsters who took part, the hurling skills were of the highest order. The next round of the Blackrock super leagues, which are sponsored by Carey Tool Hire, will be played on Sunday morning 9th May at 9.30

The best kitted out Rockies 

The best kitted out Rockies last Saturday morning were Alex Kelly, (8 Panel) and Stephen Corbett (10 panel). Well-done lads! Our thanks to Blackrock kit manager May O’ Brien for her assistance. Do not forget the car sticker competition next week.

Under 15 Hurling League. Blackrock 3 ---5 Glen Rovers 3 --- 4. 

This match played between the 2003 Cork Feile Champions and the 2003 Cork County Champions took place last Saturday at a rain-lashed Church Road. The Rockies raced into an early lead with goals from Declan Kelleher and Shane Norberg, however the Glen fought back to level matters at half time on the scoreline Glen Rovers 2 --- 3, Blackrock 3 --- 0.

A quick Glen goal on the resumption appeared to have the Rockies in trouble, however a brilliant save from Gordon Aherne the Blackrock keeper kept them in the game. Declan Kelleher's outstanding accuracy from placed balls was eventually the deciding factor as the Rockies scraped home by the narrowest of margins. Credit to both teams for playing hurling.in the dreadful conditions.

Lismore under 10s and under 12s visit to Church Road

Lismore under 10s and under 12s visited Church Road last Sunday in conjunction with the Waterford and Cork Allianze league match. There were two great hurling games and every boy on both sides played his part in providing great entertainment and excellent hurling for the spectators. Our thanks to the Lismore club.

Douglas Hurling Blitz 

The under 13 hurlers played in the Douglas Hurling Blitz on Easter Monday. Well done to all the young Rockies who played some great hurling and had a very enjoyable day out. Our thanks to the Douglas Club for their kind invitation to what was a first class tournament.   

Website Player of Year results

Congratulations to Wayne Sherlock and Frank Barry who were voted the players of the year in our website competition for the Blackrock Senior and Junior players of 2003. Wayne has now won two-in-a-row and best wishes to him for a speedy recovery from his recent injury.   

Primary Section coaching 

The Primary Section coaching resumes next Saturday morning at 10 am. All young Rockies must wear their hurling helmets at all times while practicing or playing at Church Road. There are no exceptions to this rule which is in the clubs new Code Of Good Behaviour. Registrations will continue to be accepted each Saturday while the new Rocky helmet and Blackrock hurleys are available from Pat Roche in the pavilion.

Blackrock Junior camogie panel

The Blackrock Junior camogie panel is actively recruiting members at present, call to the back pitch on Wednesday evenings at 6pm if interested. The Blackrock Camogie club has really developed in recent years and a sure sign of progress has been the selection of 6 of the Blackrock under 16 panel on the Seandun panel for an interdivisional Blitz last Monday. Congratulations to Lynda Coughlan, Aoife Brohan, Jennifer Irwin, Grace Mulqueen, Cait Kelleher and Roisin deFaoite.

 under 10 and 11 Superleagues

The details of the under 10 and 11 Superleagues will be posted to all registered Rockies this coming week. There will be four teams in this section, the Saints, Rovers, Rockies and Rebels. Matches commence on Sunday 25^th at 9.30 am. The Blackrock Super leagues are sponsored by Carey Tool Hire.

Training times.

Under 11s Church Road, back pitch 6pm to 7pm Mondays.

Under 12s Church Road  back pitch 5.00 to 6.00 Fridays

Under 13s Church Road back pitch 5.30 to 6.30 Wednesdays.

Under 14s Church Road back pitch  6.15 to 7.30 Mondays.

These are subject to change depending on pitch availability and fixtures, so please keep in contact with the relevant panel coaches.

Competition - Rocky sticker 

Over the following weeks we will announce the car registration numbers of cars displaying the new Rocky sticker.

A prize will be given to the owner who can then nominate a young Rocky to receive the prize.

So come on put up your car stickers which you received when you registered if you want to collect a prize

Competition - best kitted out Rocky 

On Saturday 24th April there will be a special prize for the best kitted out young Rocky at Saturday morning coaching.

Blackrock camogie would like to congratulate all our achievers on the camogie fields of Munster

Grace Mulqueen who captained St. Al's to victory in the Munster Colleges' Intermediate Final

Róisín deFaoite who has been selected on the Cork Colleges U. 14 team 

Lynda Coughlan, Aoife Brohan, Jennifer Irwin, Grace Mulqueen, Cáit Kelleher and Róisín deFaoite who have been selected on the Seandún U.16 panel for the Interdivisional Blitz on Easter Monday.

The Coláiste Daibhéid team made up of mainly Blackrock girls who reached the final of the Munster Gaelcholáistí Camogie Blitz.

Website Player of Year 

Voting has continued on the club website to choose the Senior and Junior player of the year. Voting will close on Sunday 18th April

St Michaels

Well done to St Michaels in the Feile and good luck in the next round.

Foundation Course 

The hurling Foundation Coaching course begins on Tuesday 27th April at 7.15 pm and continues over the following two Tuesday evenings. Letters have now issued to all who have expressed an interest. 

Any adult who wishes to become involved in the coaching of hurling should immediately contact an officer of the underage section as soon as possible

Super leagues begin. 

The Blackrock Hurling Superleague for the 10 and 11-year-old panels will begin on Sunday 25th April next. This will be followed in June by the 8 and 9-year-old leagues. Only registered Rockies can be included, completed registration forms will continue to be accepted at the Club pavilion every Saturday morning. There has been a phenomenal response to the new Rocky hurling helmet, with sales exceeding all expectations, for further information contact Pat Roche at the pavilion.

Primary section outdoor hurling coaching for 2004 commences

The primary section outdoor hurling coaching for 2004 commenced at Church Road last Saturday. Despite the overcast skies, over 160 hardy Rockies participated in the hour-long sessions. Pride of place must go to the five and six year olds, many of whom began outdoor hurling for the very first time. It was a case of "tosach maith leath na h-oibre" a very successful morning!

New coaches 

A big welcome to our new coaches, Brendan Cunningham, coordinator for the 6-year-old panel, John O' Brien and Tim Mullane. John Vaughan has rejoined the Primary section coaching team. There will be no coaching next Saturday (Easter Saturday), it will resume again on Saturday 17th April and continue each Saturday morning after that.

Blackrock Senior hurling captain for 2004

John Browne is the Blackrock Senior hurling captain for 2004 and Adrian Coughlan is the vice-captain.

Sciath na Scoil

Congratulations to St Anthony’s School which captured the honours in the Sciath na Scoil 3rd Class and 4th Class indoor hurling finals played at Neptune Stadium on Monday 29th March 2004. 

Well done also to Beaumont Boys School which was unlucky to be defeated in the 4th Class semi-final. Congratulations to the young Rockies who played on each of the teams

Pitch allocation section - useful to view training schedules

The training details for the various Bord na nOg club teams can be seen on our website under the pitch allocation section. This can be accessed from the homepage.

Requests for pitch bookings from the Primary and Juvenile sections must be sent initially to Bill Reidy, Minor secretary

St Michaels Feile team

Our best wishes are extended to the St Michaels Feile team, which plays Nemo Rangers in the first round of the Feile competition next weekend

Rocky 8 year old hurling panel visit to Na Piarsaighs 

Following an invitation from Na Piarsaigh G.A.A. Club the Rocky 8 year old hurling panel visited Na Piarsaighs wonderful indoor hurling pitch on Sunday afternoon last. 25 young hurlers set off for their very first “away” match and played some brilliant matches with the Na Piarsaigh youngsters. A fantastic days hurling was enjoyed by all the players, mentors and parents who travelled.  Our thanks to the Na Piarsaigh club for their invitation

Visit by Durlas Og Club from Thurles

In conjunction with the Cork and Tipperary Senior hurling match, Durlas Og from Thurles Co Tipperary were our guests at Church Road last Sunday morning and played a series of three friendly hurling matches with Primary and Juvenile Rocky teams. We would like to thank Martin Doyle and the juvenile mentors from the Durlas Og club for their help and cooperation in arranging these fixtures which resulted in a very enjoyable mornings hurling

Coaches information night 

Coaches information night will be held at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Thursday 1st April 2004 at 8.30 pm. All minor, juvenile and primary section coaches are asked to attend. The coaches code of ethics, players code of good behaviour, first aid issues will be discussed.

Visit by Durlas Og Club from Thurles

Blackrock will have visitors from Tipperary next Sunday 28th march when our friends from the Durlas Og Club in Thurles visit to play two friendly games against our under 14s and a match against our under 11 panel. Games commence at 11am. The under 11 game begins at 12.15.

Registration Day

Despite the storm force winds 400 young Rockies, boys and girls registered last Saturday morning at Church Road. Almost 70 registered for the first time and each received a beautiful Rocky Certificate and a limited edition car sticker. Registrations will continue to be taken on Saturday mornings or at the initial coaching sessions for the older panel, however intending 2004 Rockies should join up immediately in order to facilitate all resources being allocated to the hurling coaching itself.

Camogie registrations will be also taken at the commencement of coaching sessions. These begin for the under 14s on Wednesday 24th March at 4.30 pm. and for the younger girls on Friday 26th March at 6.00pm.

Outdoor Hurling begins on Saturday 3rd April next at 10am for all Rockies aged between 5years (born 1999) and 10 years (born 1994). There is a break on Easter Saturday and it then recommences on Saturday 17th April and continues each Saturday without a break until the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Outdoor hurling training details for all other age groups will be available on the club website at regular intervals. 

Management Committee AGM 

will be held on Monday the 29th of March 2004 @ 7.30pm in the Club pavilion 

Dungarvan visit.

The 11 and 14 hurling panels had a very successful trip to the Dungarvan G.A.A. Club in County Waterford last Saturday afternoon. We would like to thank Mr Pat Curran of the Dungarvan Club for his assistance in arranging our visit.

Foundation Coaching Course

A hurling Foundation Coaching course for new or existing hurling and camogie coaches will be held at the club, commencing on Tuesday 27th April at 7.15 pm and continuing on the following two Tuesdays the 4th and 11th May. Mr. Tommy Nott of the Cork County Board will conduct the course.

Church Gate Collection 

The annual Church gate collection in aid of the Blackrock Minor, Juvenile and Primary sections will be held at the local churches on the weekend of 13th/14th March

U-16 Hurling

New selectors have been appointed for 2004. These are: Liam O' Brien, Jamie Harrington, Liam Meaney, Barry Hennerbry. Br. Patrick will be the liaison person with the under-age committee.

Registration Day

On Saturday 20th March between 10am and 12 noon you are all invited into the Hall in church road to register for 2004. 

Please read the Code of Good Behaviour, and sign the registration form. Please complete the entire Registration Form and bring it to the club on Saturday 20th March between 10am -12noon, along with the annual membership fee. 

To download the Registration Form - Right Click on this Link and Click on SAVE TARGET AS 

The Blackrock Hurling Club Primary Schools Section membership fee for 2004 is €20 per boy or €30 per family, (two or more boys). 

New hurleys', specially designed new Rocky hurling helmets, jerseys and other club gear will be on sale.  Teas and coffees will be available. 

We ask you to come along and register on that morning, as it will help the club to update our database, provide the correct number of coaches to each age group and generally concentrate on hurling beginning Saturday 3rd April. 

As a special incentive to register on the morning, we are issuing a beautiful new car/bumper sticker to all young Rockies who register on the 20th March 

The Blackrock Camogie Club will also hold its registration day at the same time in the hall, so the entire family can complete all its hurling and camogie requirements at the one time

Saturday Morning Coaching    

Indoor Hurling Programme now completed - final day was February 28th. Thanks to all our young Rockies for your excellent response to our Spring 2004 Indoor Hurling Programme. 

Also the behaviour of all our Rockies has been outstanding and our Coaches wish to thank all of you. We hope you all had fun and improved your hurling skills. 

click here for the new 2004 Primary Programme

Registration Day is Saturday 20th March 2004 from 10 am to 12 noon.  

Saturday outdoor coaching will commence on Saturday 3rd April 10am at Church Road

The winter hurling programme commenced on November 1st 2003 for 6 weeks and was followed by the Spring 2004 schedule, which has continued for the past 7 weeks. Upwards of 250 young Rockies between the ages of 5 and 10 have taken part in supervised coaching, fun and games during this period. The hurling sessions continued for 4 hours each Saturday and all were well attended.

A total of nearly 40 new Rockies registered during the period; virtually all were newcomers to the game of hurling.

We wish to thank also Mr Flor O' Sullivan Principal of St Anthony's for his assistance and cooperation in providing the excellent hall facilities.

Older Rocky groups have been hurling during the winters under lights for the past three years at the all-weather pitch in Ashton. Many other clubs are now hurling under lights all across the city. This is part of the quite revolution in hurling, which has seen the game develop into an all year round sport for young hurlers.

1994 and 1995 panels trips to Na Piarsaigh

1994 Panel (10 years) will play some friendly games with Na Piarsaigh at the Na Piarsaigh indoor pitch on next Sunday 29th February. They will depart Church Road at 2.15 pm, arriving back at Church Road 5-5.15pm. 

The 1995 Panel (9 years) will also travel to the Na Piarsaigh complex leaving Church Road at 4.15 and arriving back at 7.15 pm.

All panel members have been notified. Our thanks to the Na Piarsaigh club and mentors for facilitating these hurling games for the youngsters.

Limerick Trip.

The 1990 and 1993 hurling panels had a fantastic outing to the Na Piarsaigh Club in Caherdavin in Limerick city last Sunday where they had several games with our hosts before attending the National hurling league match between Cork and Limerick at the new Gaelic Grounds.  Special thanks to Liam O’ Brien and Bernard Buckley of Na Piarsaigh for their cooperation in making the entire day an outstanding success.

NEW ROCKIES HELMET

There is a new Helmet in the Rockies Colours now available. click Here to see the new Helmet.

It is available at the Saturday Morning Coaching sessions and will also be available at the registration day

Registration Day Saturday 20th March next between 10am and noon.

This will take place for all Rockies on Saturday 20th March next between 10am and noon. Each registered member will receive a Rocky registration pack in the post shortly; all the details will be included. 

We are encouraging all youngsters to come and register on that morning in order that we can commence outdoor hurling on Saturday 3rd April. 

The Blackrock Camogie Club will also hold its registration day at the same time in the hall, so the entire family can complete all its hurling and camogie requirements at the one time. 

New hurleys can be purchased at the club on Registration morning, while our new Rocky Mycro hurling helmet will make its first appearance. There will also be a special surprise gift for all young Rockies who register on 20th March.

Indoor hurling at St.Anthony’s 

Indoor hurling at St.Anthony’s School hall Ballinlough continues each Saturday morning. We are now entering the final two mornings as the indoor hurling programme finishes up on Saturday 28th February.

Limerick Trip. 

Two Rocky teams are heading to Limerick next Sunday where they will play Na Piarsaigh in friendly fixtures prior to attending the Allianz National Hurling League game between Cork and Limerick at the new Gaelic Grounds. 

The respective panels have received the schedules from their mentors.

A.G.M. Blackrock Minor, Juvenile and Primary sections

The A.G.M. of the Blackrock Minor, Juvenile and Primary sections was held at the Club last Tuesday before a large attendance. 

The officers for 2004 are: Eamonn O'Donoghue Chairperson, Brother Patrick Fitzgibbon Vice Chairperson, Billy Reidy, Hon Secretary, Richard Murphy Assistant Hon Secretary, John O Halloran, Treasurer.

Intermediate Hurling Championship (2nd Grade) Draw

Intermediate Hurling Championship (2nd Grade) Draw. Blackrock V Eire Og

Table Quiz.

A table quiz to raise funds for the Junior/Intermediate teams will be held at the club hall on this Friday night. Feb 13th

Presentation of medals to the under 14 and under 13 teams

A presentation of medals was made to the successful under 14 County hurling champions and the under 13 City hurling champions at the Blackrock club hall on Friday night last. Juvenile Chairperson, Eamonn O’ Donoghue congratulated both panels on achieving a unique double for the club and wished the players success in the future.  

The winning captains, Stephen Guerin (under 14) and Patrick Parfrey (under 13) received their trophies and medals from senior Blackrock players, Wayne Sherlock, Fergal Ryan and Paul Tierney. Wayne expressed his delight at the huge progress being made at the underage level within the club. Timmy Murphy, senior coach pointed to the potential benefits for the adult Blackrock hurling teams if young hurlers were progressing satisfactorily through the club coaching systems

Courses.

A foundation level-hurling course will be held during April.  Please contact Eamonn O’Donoghue. Coaches, who wish to be included in the forthcoming St Michaels Club mentors first aid course, should also contact Eamonn as soon as possible.

Christmas Quiz/treasure hunt Competition results 

The winners of our Christmas Blackrock website quizzes are Margaret O' Leary of Shrewsbury Downs, while Aine Murray of St. John's, Blackrock Road and Colm Daly of Castle Close, Blackrock captured the Juvenile prizes. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who took part. Cummins Sports sponsored the gift vouchers for the winners.  

Mr. Brendan Cummins of Cummins Sports presented the prizes to the winners at the club on Friday Feb. 6th.

Click here for Christmas Quiz Answers

Click here for Christmas Treasure Hunt Answers  

Click here for Pictures of presentation

Indoor hurling for the Primary Section Rockies 

Continues at St Anthony’s Hall each Saturday morning commencing at 9am. The Spring 2004 indoor hurling programme continues until Saturday 28th February. This week we welcome four more youngsters who commenced their hurling careers as Rockies, Michael O’Doherty, Denis Barry, Jack Waterman, and Donncha O’Herlihy. Well done lads!

U14 / U11 and U12 training

Under 14 hurling training commences at Ashton on Friday 13th February at 8.15. 

Under 11 and 12 panels train at Ashton Monday evenings 6 to 7pm.

E.G.M. of the Hurling Club

Tuesday February 10th at the Club Hall, an E.G.M. of the Hurling Club will be held to consider the Hurling Review Committee report. This will commence at 7.30 and be followed by the Minor/Juvenile and primary sections A.G.M. All members are asked to attend.

Presentations to U14's and U13's

On Friday 6th February a presentation of medals will be held at the club hall to honour the Blackrock Under 14 County Hurling Champions. The Blackrock Under 13 City Champions will also receive their medals on the night

Foundation level hurling course.

A foundation level hurling course will be held in April at the club, so any potential Primary section coaches who wish to join the Saturday morning coaching programme for 2004 should immediately contact Eamonn O' Donoghue.

Indoor Hurling.

 This continues in St Anthony's School Hall each Saturday morning commencing at 9am and continuing until 1pm. The schedule remains as follows;

Group Times

Born 1998 and 99                  9.00am to 9.45am. 

Born 1997                             9.45am to 10.30am 

Born 1996                           10.30am to 11.15am 

Born 1995                           11.15am to 12.00noon. 

Born 1994                           12.00 noon to 1 p.m

There has been a tremendous response to the Spring 2004 hurling programme, with lots of new Rockies joining up for the first time to learn the skills of hurling. Last Saturday we welcomed young Luke Guerin, Tom Fitzgerald, Daniel O' Mahony and Tiernan Mc Keown. Zachary Wrobel and his two brothers from Minnesota in the U.S.A have decided to take up hurling instead of ice hockey..

Registration Day

Registration day for all Rockies, both boys and girls will be on Saturday 20th March 2004 between 10am and 12 noon. The Blackrock Camogie will also hold its registration day at the same times. Hurleys, helmets and Rocky sportswear will be available to purchase on the morning.

Dates to remember:

Registration Day                     Saturday 20th March 2004 from 10 am to 12 noon.

Saturday outdoor coaching     Commences on Saturday 3rd April (depending on ground conditions).

The Blackrock superleagues    Will take place during May on Wednesday evenings for the 10 and 11 panels. The 8s and 9s will play on Saturday mornings in June, while the 6 and 7 s will enter the fray on Saturday mornings in September.

Blackrock Spring indoor hurling programme

The Blackrock Spring indoor hurling programme commenced in St Anthony’s School hall Ballinlough on Saturday last and will continue until Saturday 28th February. There was an amazing post Christmas attendance with some 160 young hurlers turning out.

This programme represents an ideal opportunity to try out the game of hurling and for the following it was their very first time to swing the caman. Welcome to our newest Rockies Richard Santry, Luke Ryan, Colm Sheehan, Tom Cahill, Jack Cuddihy, Cian Adam Gibson and the Coleman brothers Killian and Ryan.

The 11 and 12-year-old panels have recommenced training at Ashton School on Monday evenings at 6pm.  All other panel will be notified shortly of their coaching schedules for 2004.

AGM of Blackrock Camogie Club

The AGM of Blackrock Camogie Club was held on Monday, 19th January. Dóirín Leahy who had been chairman since the reformation had to step down due to personal circumstances. Tim Murphy was elected in her place. The new position of Welfare Officer was included in keeping with the Guidelines for Children s Sport and Caroline Fleming was elected to the position. Click here for Secretary's Report

Presentation of the Foundation certificates.

A very pleasant reception was held at the club last Tuesday evening when 14 coaches received their Foundation Level coaching certificates from Mr. Tom Nott coaching officer with Cork County Board. A further foundation level course will be held in May 2004. Click here for photos from the presentation

Under-age AGM 2003

Tues 10th Feb 2004 8.00pm at the Club

Senior Hurling Committee 2004 

President: Venerable Archdeacon M.G. O Brien 

Chairman: Tom O Sullivan 

V. Chairman: Fr. Tony Finn 

Secretary: Roger Ryan 

Treasurer: Andy Hayes 

Registrar: Donal Downey 

Co. Board Delegate: Dave Cummins 

City Board Delegate: Donal Flemming 

Minor Chairman: Eamonn O Donoghue 

Equipment Officer: Jim O Brien 

Grounds Committee: John O Keeffe, Roger Ryan, Jack O Keeffe, Terry Hassett, Dave Cummins, John Bennett, Patsy Lyons, Aidan Long, Larry O Driscoll, Jim O Brien, Michael Goulding.

AGM 2003

 - AGM 2003 reports now on site - click here for the AGM reports

Presentation of the Foundation certificates

A presentation of the Foundation certificates to coaches who completed the course in 2003 will be held on Tuesday 20th January at the Club commencing at 9 pm.

Juvenile and Primary sections review of year 2003

 - click here for report 

The officers of the Juvenile section for 2003 are Chairman Eamonn O' Donoghue, Vice Chairman Brother Patrick Fitzgibbon, Secretary, Richard Murphy, Treasurer, John O Halloran. 

The officers wish to thank everyone who helped in any way during 2003 and are looking forward with optimism to 2004.