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Description |
| June 2006 |
Best Wishes. Best wishes to the Feile team St.Michaels Gaelic Football Feile team which are competing in the National Football Feile being held in Co.Wicklow on the weekend of 30th June to 2nd July. |
| June 2006 |
Feile Na nGael weekend. Massive crowds attended the games at Church Road played in beautiful sunshine. A huge effort organised by the Juvenile Committee, under Eamonn O'Donoghue coped admirably with the logistics of organising this huge event. Our thanks go to the many dozens of volunteers from all sections of the club who put in so much time and committment to ensure the superb operation of the Feile. Our thanks also to our old friends from Durlas Og, led by Club Chairman Tom Meehan and Secretary Andy Ryan who contributed enormously to the fantastic sporting and social weekend in which old friendships were renewed and many more established. |
| June 2006 |
Visit by Uachtaran Cumann Luth Cleas Gael to Church Road. The Blackrock National Hurling Club was honoured by the visit of Nicky Brennan, Uachtaran Cumann Luth Cleas Gael to Blackrock on Saturday evening June 16th which was a major highlight of the weekend. The President was presented with a commemorative bowl by Mr. Tom O'Sullivan Chairman Blackrock Hurling Club. In the course of his speech, he reminded the audience that the G.A.A. club was " the very heart and soul of the Association and must always be so" Mr Frank Murphy Chairman Blackrock Board of Management expressed his deep appreciation to the President for visiting the club, despite his hectic weekend schedule. click here for pictures and full report |
| June 2006 |
Presentation to Pat Stakleton Blackrock Hurling Club made a presentation to Pat Stakelum, President of the Durlas Og Hurling Club, one of the most famous Tipperary hurlers of all time. |
| June 2006 |
Guests of Honour. The Blackrock Hurling Club was greatly honoured last Saturday to have as guests of the morning, members of the famous Michael "Gah" Ahern's family in attendance. Brothers Gah and Balty Ahern were renowned through Ireland in 1920s and early 30s for their hurling prowess with Blackrock and Cork. Balty won five All-Ireland medals while Gah obtained four medals, both played in the famous 1931 series of games and replays with Kilkenny. |
| June 2006 |
Camogie Club Website This is an excellent site run by the Camogie Club - the address is www.blackrockcamogie.com |
| June 2006 |
Feile Festival of Hurling for all the family. This family festival of hurling takes place at Church Road over the weekend of Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th June. All games are free and open to the public to come along and enjoy. The Blackrock Hurling Club itself will have a wide range of refreshments and food available as well as a sports shop selling a wide range of club merchandise throughout the weekend. The action begins on Friday at 3pm when Blackrock take on our old friends from Durlas Og representing Tipperary. The strong connections between both clubs go back for decades and everyone is looking forward to entertaining their players and large travelling support over the weekend. Blackrock Camogie Club will play Loughlin Lene from Co.Westmeath on pitch 2 also at 3pm. Two under 10 teams from St. Finbarrs Hurling Club arrive at 6.30 to play the two Blackrock teams in the Mick Cashman Cup competition. This is followed at 7.30 by the arrival of the "Saturday morning" Rockies for their coaching sessions. The Fe 8 and 9 Rockies will take part in the third round of the Super League Cup, which feature Angola V Brazil, Germany V Holland, France V Togo and Argentina V Italy. The Feile parade of teams takes place in Cork City also on Friday evening. An early start on Saturday sees Blackrock take on Adare from Co.Limerick at 10am, followed by Durlas Og v St.Finbarrs at 10.45. At 11.45 Blackrock and St.Finbarrs go head to head. On pitch 2 the camogie competition will unfold with Blackrock, Armagh, Keady and Ballincollig and Loughlin Lene participating. It should be a fantastic weekend of hurling and camogie, and everyone is welcome. |
| June 2006 |
Mick Cashman Cup. Due to the extraordinary cooperation of the participating clubs the competition schedule is fully up to date with each 10 year old team playing at least one game per week for 7 weeks. The first stage is due to be completed by mid June, when over 30 games will have been played. Click here for full detail including team pictures, action pictures results and league table |
| June 2006 |
Foundation Level Coaching. Mr Tom Nott completed the fifth annual Foundation Coaching certificate course at Church Road recently. The following coaches received their certificates, Tom Kilcommons, Kieran O'Callaghan, Fr. Cian O'Sullivan, Christopher Bonus, Ciaran Tobin, Oisin O'Mahony, Colm Barry, Kerri Fleming, Willie Coughlan, Valerie Norberg, Tony Linehan, Aine Murray and Don Maher. Well done also to Colin Lynch and James Harrington. |
| June 2006 |
Congratulations Well done to the boys from St.Anthony's School in Ballinlough on capturing their fifth successive Sciath Na Scoil trophy recently when they defeated Midleton in the final. This victory reflects on the time and effort put in to hurling by the Principal Mr. Flor O'Sullivan, the school coaches and the local hurling clubs. |
| May 2006 |
www.risingrebels.com. www.risingrebels.com is a new Cork GAA site which covers underage matches throughout Cork and well worth a visit! |
| May 2006 |
Under 8 and 9 Super Leagues. All first round matches were played off by the resillient Rockies who also made light of the rain. There were some shocks and surprises, so when it resumes on the 10th June next it will certainly put it up to the competitors in the World Cup for excitement. Click Here for full details including team lists, team photos, action photos and fixtures |
| May 2006 |
Blackrock Super Leagues under 10 and 11. Almost 80 Rockies braved the terrible weather conditions at 9am last Saturday to take part in the Blackrock Super League finals. The Blackrock Super Leagues are sponsored by Carey Tool Hire. Click here for details including team lists, team pictures and match report from the games to date |
| May 2006 |
Primary Section. There will be no Saturday morning coaching on Saturday 3rd June next. (June Bank Holiday weekend) The young Rockies, Blackrock coaches and parents deserve a rest after 8 successive rainy Saturdays. We all resume again on Saturday 10th June. |
| May 2006 |
Best wishes go to both Dylan Stokes and Kevin O'Keeffe who are on the Cork Primary game team squad for the Primary game in Thurles on Sunday next at the Munster Championship game between Cork and Clare. |
| May 2006 |
Dates
to remember in 2006. Monday 22nd May Foundation Level Course begins 6.45pm. Saturday 27th May Super league Saturday 9 am. Finals of the under 10 and 11 Super leagues. 10am Presentation of trophies and medals. 10.15 Commencement of the under 8 and 9 Super leagues Saturday 3rd June Bank Holiday. No hurling. Saturday 10th June. 10am Hurling coaching as usual. Super leagues (2nd Round) on back field at 10am Friday 16th June at 7.30 pm. Hurling coaching for all the Saturday morning coaching groups. Super leagues (3rd Round) on back field at 7.30pm. Saturday 17th June Feile Hurling games. Blackrock have been grouped with Durlas Og, Adare and St. Finbarr's for the initial Feile games. All games open to the public. Saturday 24th June at 10am. Hurling coaching for all groups. Super leagues (finals) on back field at 10.15 am |
| May 2006 |
Super Valu Draw. Mr. Tom Scally presented a cheque for 100 euro to Geraldine Hegarty who won the April 2006 Super Valu draw at Church Road last Saturday. Jodi Crowley was also a winner in this unique community partnership draw sponsored by Scally's Blackrock. Just bring your shopping receipts from Scally's on the Skehard Road to the entry boxes at the Blackrock Hurling Club to be eligible for the draw. Scally's have already contributed thousands of euro to both the Blackrock and St. Michael's clubs already in 2006. Click here for photo of the presentation |
| May 2006 |
Condolences. The officers and coaches of the Blackrock underage sections wish to extend our sympathy to Angela O'Sullivan and to her children Ross, Rachael and Cormac on the untimely death of her husband Michael O'Sullivan. May he rest in peace. Ross is a member of the Blackrock under 15 hurling panel. |
| May 2006 |
Surprise presentation. A surprise presentation to the well known Blackrock treasurer Andy Hayes was held at the club pavilion on Friday 5th May. To say that Andy was surprised would be an understatement, and in an emotional speech he thanked all his family who had travelled from Mallow and elsewhere and his friends in the club for giving him and his wife Mary a wonderful night. Earlier Tom Riordan from the Management committee outlined some of Andy's achievements and contributions to the club over many years. Among the historic facts which came as a surprise to many in the large crowd was that Andy had actually been born in Co.Tipperary and that he had actually played with Na Piarsaighs when he first arrived in Cork before he discovered his true home at the Rockies. Frank Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Management praised his efforts on behalf of the Blackrock Club over 40 years and noted how despite his ill health he had continued to act as club treasurer throughout the recent period. A presentation of photographs from Andy's life was provided by his son Dr. Paddy Hayes who is the Club's medical officer and financial controller. Mr. Dan Hoare a former work colleague of Andy's in the Revenue Commissioners, many of whom turned out on the night, detailed his work career and again praised his efforts to promote hurling. The function was organised by the social committee under Terry Hassett who did a fine job in organising the huge turnout, the music and food, while the fun and stories continued until a late hour. |
| May 2006 |
"Blackrock City" visit Cork City. The Blackrock "City" team which played in the Mycro Sports indoor leagues recently visited Turners Cross for the home game between Cork City and Waterford. They were presented to the crowd at half time and received a very warm response as they displayed some of their hurling skills. Our thanks go to John Kennedy who extended the kind invitation and to Noelle Feeney for their hospitality to the youngsters on the night. |
| May 2006 |
The Mick Cashman Cup The Mick Cashman Cup is run for the U10 group (born in 1996) and is played in honour of the late Mick Cashman who played for Blackrock, Cork and Munster. His family has made an enormous contribution to hurling in this county. It
is proposed to run the competition in the months of May and
June, breaking for the summer holidays and resuming in
September. |
| May 2006 |
Website Forum Click on the Forum Link to contribute to or Start a discussion on any hurling related Matters |
| May 2006 |
Blackrock Diary. Wednesday 3rd May First Aid course for all Blackrock coaches. Saturday 6th May under 10 and 11 Super leagues 9am at Church Road. Saturday 6th Primary section coaching 10 am. Monday 22nd May Foundation Level Course begins 6.45pm. |
| May 2006 |
Visit by Na Fianna and Sarsfields Sarsfields under 8s and Na Fianna under 9s visited Church Road last Saturday and a great morning and afternoons hurling was enjoyed by almost 100 children in a series of friendly games, watched by large crowds.
We would like to thank John O'Driscoll of Sars for setting up the under 8 games.
In the afternoon a huge contingent of mentors, players and parents from the Na Fianna arrived for a series of games organised by Donal Buggy and John Cormack. After a fantastic days hurling a huge catering operation swung into action to feed the visitors. We would like to thank everyone with Na Fianna, and the Blackrock players, mentors and especially the Blackrock parents who provided the catering for the afternoon. Everyone did a brilliant job! Well done. |
| Apr 2006 |
Blackrock Super Leagues. All registered 10 and 11 year old Rockies (born 1995 and 1996) will receive their team sheets in the post during the week beginning Monday 24th April as the Blackrock Super Leagues (sponsored by Carey Tool Hire) commence on Saturday morning 6th May at 9am. Matches will be played each Saturday morning in May leading to the grand final on Saturday 28th May next.. |
| Apr 2006 |
Visit to Erin's Own. Almost 50 nine year old Rockies descended on Glounthaune on Saturday to play Erin's Own in series of friendlies. After some great hurling in which every youngster got a game, the honours were shared. Our thanks to the Erin's Own club for their kind invitation and especially to Joe O'Callaghan, Emmet Guest and Paddy Twomey.. |
| Apr 2006 |
First Aid Course Wednesday 3rd May. First Aid Course commences at 8.30. All coaches are asked to attend. |
| Apr 2006 |
Congratulations to Cork Constitution on being successful in the inaugural All-Ireland Cup against St. Mary's at Lansdowne Road on Saturday 8th April. Well done as it is an outstanding achievement! |
| Apr 2006 |
SuperValu Draw. The lucky winner in the March 06 Scally's Supervalu draw is John Kennedy, who coaches with the Blackrock under 10 panel. This monthly draw has been a huge success and we ask all parents and supporters to keep those Scally receipts coming. |
| Apr 2006 |
Matches with Lisdoonvarna. The 10 year old panel played two games with Lisdoonvarna hurling Club at Church Road on Sunday morning, with honours even and every youngster getting a game. Thanks to Jody Crowley and the Blackrock coaches as well as Peter Casey and his mentors from Lisdoonvarna for a very enjoyable mornings hurling. |
| Apr 2006 |
Guest of Honour. Mr. Denis O'Keeffe from Ballintemple one of the oldest members of the Blackrock Hurling Club was the "Guest of Honour" at Church Road on Saturday 8th April. Denis who is a regular contributor at A.G.M.s and who last played for the club in 1947 enjoyed his visit and recounted many stories of Eudi Coughlan, Gerry and Mossie Riordan, Frank Cummins and Ray Cummins over the course of the morning in the coffee shop. He was accompanied by his son Denis and granddaughters Jayne and Ellen. |
| Apr 2006 |
Saturday Morning April 8th The second morning of the outdoor hurling programme resulted in a huge crowd of young Rockies arriving to participate in hurling coaching on Saturday morning 8th April. This was held in conjunction with the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival and proved to be a tremendous success with many interested spectators arriving to watch proceedings. Easter Break We will take a break from Saturday morning coaching on Easter Saturday 15th April however we will commence again on Saturday 22nd April and continue until July 8th, with the exception of Saturday 3rd June, (June Bank Holiday weekend). |
| Apr 2006 |
Cork Lifelong Learning Festival The coaching Saturday 8th April was in conjunction with the activities of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, whose motto is "investigate, participate, celebrate". |
| Apr 2006 |
Sympathy The Officers and members of the Blackrock National Hurling Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to Donal Collins and his family on the sad passing of Evelyn Collins. Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis. |
| Apr 2006 |
Coaches seminar. Over 40 coaches attended the seminar held at Church Road on Wednesday 30th March. Donal Coughlan addressed the issue of encouraging participation of young people in sport. Dr. Paddy Hayes focused on sports injuries, Mairead Ni Mhaoileoin concentrated on the vital importance of ensuring that child protection policies are in place and being adhered to throughout the club. The above seminar is the first in a series of presentations to be held by the Blackrock Hurling Club which will facilitate and promote discussion on all aspects of hurling and sports coaching for young people. click here for report |
| Apr 2006 |
Mick Cashman Cup. This competition for under 10 hurlers will commence shortly. The entire emphasis will be on creating a positive experience for these youngsters and ensuring their maximum participation in all games. To that extent Blackrock are entering two under 10 panels called the Rockies and Blackrock. |
| Apr 2006 |
Cork Lifelong Learning Festival The coaching next Saturday 8th April is in conjunction with the activities of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, whose motto is "investigate, participate, celebrate", so why not call along to Church Road and get involved. |
| Apr 2006 |
Primary Section Outdoor Hurling. The April showers, westerly winds and cold were simply no match for the 150 young Rockies who braved the elements at Church Road for the start of the Blackrock outdoor hurling programme on Saturday April 1st Their eagerness to finally begin hurling astounded parents and mentors alike and in spite of the mud and rain, it was one tired, muddy and happy gang of youngsters who departed the complex at the end of the morning. Hurling for all young Rockies continues next Saturday morning 8th April, starting at 10am. Thanks to all who registered last Saturday, registrations will continue to be taken each Saturday morning. Hurleys, Mycro hurling helmets and Rocky gear are available each Saturday morning. Can we just remind parents to ensure that runners only are worn by young Rockies within the indoor complex itself? |
| Mar 2006 |
Management AGM Management A.G.M. will be held on Wed 12th April at 8.00pm |
| Mar 2006 |
Coaches Seminar Thursday 30th March, commences 8pm at Church Road. Click here for Details |
| Mar 2006 |
Dates
to remember in 2006. Thursday 30th March, Coaches Seminar commences 8pm at Church Road. Saturday April 1st, Primary Section hurling 10am. Sunday April 2nd, Visit by Lisdoonvarna Hurling Club to Church Road. Coaching each Saturday morning during April except Easter Saturday. Saturday 29th April, visit by Na Fianna Hurling Club. Saturday 6th May, start of under 10 and 11 Super Leagues. |
| Mar 2006 |
Opening of the New Hurling Hall. President of the G.A.A. Mr. Sean Kelly officially opened the new Blackrock complex on Sunday 5th March, in the presence of the Lord Mayor Cllr. Deirdre Clune and Minister for Enterprise Michael Martin TD. The complex was blessed by Bishop John Buckley and local clergy, in an opening ceremony which was attended by a wide range of political, sports, educational and community representatives as well as a huge crowd of local people from the area. |
| Mar 2006 |
Scally's Super Valu Draw. Congratulations to Gillian O'Farrell who won first prize in the Scally's Supervalu February draw. The draw has enjoyed massive support from club supporters and all parents and supporters are encouraged to bring in their Scally receipts to the club. |
| Mar 2006 |
Registration Day. The Blackrock hurling registration morning which took place on Saturday 11th March was an outstanding success. In spite of the bad weather almost 350 Rockies signed up for 2006. We would like to thank the parents and young Rockies for coming in and ensuring that much of the paperwork can be dealt with before the start of the outdoor hurling season. Registrations will continue to be taken at the outdoor sessions. Forms can be downloaded from the website by right clicking on this link and selecting SAVE AS Registration form . Can we remind all parents that all children who intend hurling with the Blackrock club must complete a registration form for 2006. Pictures from the Registration Morning can be seen by clicking here |
| Feb 2006 |
Mycro Helmets Indoor hurling leagues Finals. After
63 games one goal separated the Blues from the Cons in the Champions League
Final on Saturday
February 25th.. What a morning’s hurling was enjoyed by all who attended!
Virtually every match was a draw or just one goal separated the contestants.
“City” were declared the winners of the Contenders Cup Final following three
close games with the Rockies and United. The All-Blacks sprung a major surprise
when they captured the Challengers Cup Final in the final game. The Rebels and
the Rovers fought all the way. It
came down to the last match in the Champions League and the favourites the Blues
were fortunate to scrape past the Cons by the narrowest of margins in an
absorbing contest which had the huge crowd roaring in appreciation for the skill
and commitment of the young Rockies. A presentation of medals and trophies by
Victor Morgan of Mycro Helmets, Wayne Sherlock and Ronan Curran took place after
each final. Our
thanks go to the 70 youngsters who took part and played their hearts out, to
their parents for their wholehearted support and to the Blackrock coaches who
made a massive contribution. Coaches such as James Tyner, Tom Daly, Sean Logue, Paul Reidy, Don O’Callaghan, Peter Fitzgerald, Jimmy Brohan, John Kennedy, Tony Linehan and Jody Crowley ran off the competition in an efficient manner ensuring each player played in 14 matches. Jody Crowley and John Green did a magnificent job on the league tables and results. Our thanks to Victor Morgan of Mycro Helmets who sponsored the competition and to Mr Flor O’Sullvan, Principal of St.Anthony’s School for his cooperation |
| Feb 2006 |
Official Opening of the Blackrock Indoor Hurling Hall on Sunday 5th March. The new Blackrock Hurling Hall will be officially opened by Uachtaran Cumann Luth Cleas Gael Mr. Sean Kelly on Sunday 5th March at 2pm. Following the opening ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Deirdre Clune, and Minister Michael Martin, local T.D.s and guests a glamour senior hurling challenge match will be held between old rivals Cork and Kilkenny at Church Road. The
Complex was developed at a cost of 2.1 million euro, some of
which was provided by the National Lottery, while the clubs own
fundraising efforts are ongoing. The
complex now includes a state of the art hurling hall, dressing
rooms, meeting rooms, a pitch viewing area. The facilities will
be of immense benefit to the Club which now caters for almost
800 young boys and girls in the surrounding areas and represent
a positive and practical investment in the local communities. As both Cork and Kilkenny are expected to field very strong teams, this should be an immensely attractive game with championship places for players at stake. The advice is to get to Church Road early. Prior to the Senior Hurling match an under 14 challenge game will take place between Blackrock and our old friends from Dicksboro, Co Kilkenny which should also be worth watching. Meanwhile displays of indoor hurling by boys from the Blackrock Primary section and the girls from Blackrock Camogie Club will be held in the hurling hall. Everyone at Blackrock Hurling Club wishes this to be an enjoyable day out for all the family, so why not note the date and drop along to enjoy the very best of hurling talent. Programme of events; 1.15 Indoor hurling display in the new Hurling Hall. 1.45 Under 14 Hurling Blackrock V Dicksboro 2.00 Official Opening Ceremony. 2.45 Indoor Camogie display. 3.00. Senior Hurling Challenge Cork V Kilkenny. |
| Feb 2006 |
Mycro Helmets Indoor hurling leagues Finals. The eagerly awaited indoor hurling leagues finals will take place at St.Anthony's Hall Ballinlough on Saturday 25th starting at 9.30. |
| Feb 2006 |
Christmas Quiz Congratulations also to Declan Nolan of Greenhills Estate who won first prize in the Annual Blackrock website quiz. A gift voucher from Cummins Sports is on its way! Click here for questions and answers |
| Feb 2006 |
Dates to remember for your Rockies diary. Saturday February 25th. Indoor Hurling League finals at St.Anthony's Sunday March 5th. Official opening of the Blackrock Hurling hall. There is a fantastic afternoon's hurling planned for Church Road. Further details next week. Saturday March 11th Hurling and Camogie Registration morning. Saturday April 1st Outdoor Hurling commences. |
| Feb 2006 |
Scally's Super Valu Draw. The January winner in the Scally's Super Valu draw was Joanne Holland from Kilbrack Lawn, Blackrock. Please keep all those Super Valu receipts coming, the boxes are located at the Club pavilion and at the indoor hurling sessions. Just add your name and contact details to your Scally's receipts and place them in these boxes in order to qualify for the draw for a 100 euro gift voucher. |
| Feb 2006 |
Rockies Registration morning. Rockies registration morning will take place on Saturday 11th March 2006 at the Blackrock Hurling hall. Registration packages will issue by post to all Rockies registered in 2005 over the next few weeks. A full range of new hurleys, Mycro hurling helmets, club jerseys and kit will be available to purchase on the morning. We are asking all parents and young Rockies to please register on that Saturday 11th March as everyone can concentrate on hurling from then on. |
| Feb 2006 |
Indoor
Hurling. Indoor hurling will continue at the Blackrock Hurling Hall each Saturday morning for another 2 weeks through mid-term. New Rockies should report to the registration section. We welcomed two new underage coaches to the club on Saturday 11th February. Orla O'Shea will help to coach the under 6s while Christopher Bonus takes his place with the 5 year olds. We also welcomed Ronan Murphy and Darren Wyse as young Rockies. |
| Jan 2006 |
Feile
Presentation. A presentation of All –Ireland Hurling Feile runners up medals to the
Blackrock Under 14 team was held at the Blackrock Club on
Saturday 28th January. Michael
Mac Suibhne Juvenile Board Secretary and Jim Ryng Vice
Chairperson of City Bord Na nOg paid tribute to the youngsters
of Blackrock and St.Michaels for their great performances during
2005. Chairperson of Blackrock Juvenile section, Eamonn O’Donoghue praised
all associated with the team. Brother Patrick Fitzgibbon, team
manager recalled a fantastic Feile weekend and even though it
ended in defeat in the final minutes, the reappearance of
Blackrock after 34 years in a Feile All-Ireland hurling final
represented a massive achievement for the young Rockies. The function was held in conjunction with St Michael’s Gaelic Football Club who presented medals to the team which won the 2005 Feile football competition in Limerick. click here for pictures from the presentation night |
| Jan 2006 |
Mycro
Helmets Indoor Leagues. The Blues continued on their winning ways on Saturday 28th January at Ballinlough Hall and on present form will be difficult to catch. There were some cracking games between Rebels and City, the Blacks and the Blues and the Saints and Cons. The Cons, Rovers and Saints are on 8 points each and are just waiting for the Blues to slip up. The Blacks and the Rebels are also still in the hunt for the Champions League top three. City. United and Rockies are still working hard and could spring a few surprises yet Click here for details including fixtures, results team lists and team pictures |
| Jan 2006 |
Dates to remember in 2006. Registration Morning Saturday 11th March (10am to 12 noon) All players from 5 to 16 years should register for 2006. Registration packs will issue to those registered in 2005. Intending new players should simply call in on the morning and complete registration forms.
Outdoor hurling begins on Saturday morning 1st April at 10am.
Saturday April 22nd First round of the Under 10/11 Super Leagues begin at 9am. |
| Jan 2006 |
Annual General Meeting (Juvenile and Primary sections) The reconvened meeting was held on Friday 20th attended by a fine crowd. Officers elected for 2006. Chairperson Juvenile Section; Eamonn O'Donoghue. Vice Chairperson; Brother Patrick Fitzgibbon. Hon Secretary; Martin O'Farrell. Hon Treasurer; John O'Halloran Chairperson Primary Section; Seamus Hartnett. Hon Secretary; Gerard O'Mahony. Our thanks go to Bill Reidy who has stepped down as Secretary of the Juvenile section after two years of outstanding work for the Blackrock under-age sections in that very demanding position. |
| Jan 2006 |
Indoor Hurling The two indoor hurling halls were again very busy on Saturday morning 21st January with huge crowds of young Rockies attending the indoor sessions. Indoor hurling continues until Saturday February 25th. Indoor hurling provides a safe and fun way to introduce a child to the pleasure of hurling and sport. All new hurlers are welcome to come along and try it out at the above times. This week we welcomed Eoin Power, Jack Sweeney and Alex McSweeney for the first time. |
| Jan 2006 |
2006 Programme The Programme for 2006 is now issued click here |
| Jan 2006 |
Underage Hurling Annual General Meeting The reconvened underage Hurling Annual General Meeting will take place at the Blackrock Hurling hall on next Friday night 20th January at 7.45. All members and coaches are asked to attend. |
| Jan 2006 |
Indoor Hurling resumes for 2006 The indoor hurling season started with a bang on Saturday 14th as hundreds of young Rockies descended on the hurling halls in Blackrock and St.Anthony’s School. The younger Rockies commenced for the very first time at the magnificent new hurling hall at Church Road, while the older lads began the first round of the Myco Helmets indoor hurling leagues at Ballinlough. We would please ask parents to ensure their Rockies go to the correct coaching session, (remember the boys are a year older in 2006!). The new coffee shop reported a great response and the first hurling session of 2006 was a real success. |
| Jan 2006 |
Mycro Helmets indoor hurling leagues Jan 14th 2006. Following the first series of games the league table is headed up by the Cons and the Blues who acquired maximum points from their two games. A standing ovation from parents followed a particularly outstanding draw between the All-Blacks and the Saints. Three hours of hurling at the Ballinlough School hall resulted in many a tired Rocky but memories of several fantastic matches. Click here for details including fixtures, results team lists and team pictures |
| Jan 2006 |
The Christmas Quiz The Christmas Quiz sponsored by Cummins Sports continues on our website.
Entries will continue to be accepted up to 31st
January 2006. |
| Jan 2006 |
Spring 2006 indoor hurling programme Following the Christmas and New Year festivities its back to hurling action for young Rockies and their coaches next Saturday 14th January. The Spring 2006 indoor hurling programme will take place at the new Blackrock Indoor Hurling hall and is as follows, Under 5/6 (born 2000 and 2001) begins 9am. Under 7 (born 1999) begins 10am Under 8 (born 1998) begins 11am. Under 9 (born 1997) begins 12 noon. Each session lasts one hour and costs 2 euro
We are delighted to announce the sponsorship of our inaugural indoor hurling leagues by Mycro Helmets. These leagues will begin also on next Saturday 14th January at 9.30 am at St. Anthony's School hall in Ballinlough All registered Rockies who were born in 1995 and 1996 should have by now received full details in the post. |
| Jan 2006 |
Scally's Super Valu Draw. The December winner of this draw was Diane Kavanagh from Blackrock. Keep the receipts coming; boxes for the Scally's Supervalu receipts are available at the pavilion in the hurling club.. |