News - 2002

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2002 AGM report for Primary section and under 12 sections.

AGM report for Primary section and under 12 sections now on website

Click here for Primary Report

Click here for U-12 Report

Victory for Scoil Barra Beaumont - G.A.A. Urban School of the Year award.

There were huge celebrations down in Scoil Barra Beaumont during the week when it was announced that the school had won the inaugural G.A.A. Urban School of the Year award. This represented a major achievement for the school and its Principal, Mairead Murphy, and its staff, in particular. Liam Weir who has promoted Gaelic games for many years in both the school and in the Blackrock Hurling Club and St.Michaels Gaelic Football Club. Many of the students at Scoil Barra have played with the clubs and Fergal Ryan as well as John and Alan Browne are on the current Cork hurling panel.

The result of the competition organised by Cumann na mBunscol and sponsored by Roadstone, was announced in the Berkley Court Hotel, Dublin, on Saturday night. The President of Ireland, Mary MacAleese and the President Of the G.A.A. presented the winners trophy and a cheque for 2000 euro to the School.

Congratulations from everyone at the Blackrock National Hurling Club to Scoil Barra. Click here for press release and photo

Blackrock will meet Delaneys in the 1st round of the Cork County Senior Hurling Championship in 2003

Following the draw made at the AGM of the County Board at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday 8th December, Blackrock were paired with Delaneys, newly promoted from the intermediate ranks. 

Paul Tierney chosen for a Cork Institute of Technology Sports Bursary

Congratulations to Paul Tierney, on being chosen recently for a Cork Institute of Technology Sports Bursary. Paul had a great hurling season this year and has also helped out at the Saturday morning coaching sessions in the past.

Race Night for Senior Hurlers Holiday Fund Thursday 12th December

A race night in support of the Blackrock senior hurlers holiday fund will be held at the club premises on Thursday night 12th starting at 8.30 pm.

Indoor Hurling last session before Christmas Break

The hurleys have finally been put away in Blackrock for 2002 as the indoor hurling finished at St. Anthony’s School Hall last Saturday.  It resumes again on the weekend of the 17^th/18^th January 2003.  The Blackrock club wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of Mr.Flor O’Sullivan Principal St.Anthonys School for making available his excellent facilities to the club, which contributed to making the indoor hurling programme such an outstanding success

Presentation to under 10's for Nemo Tournament win

At a very pleasant function at the Club premises, medals were presented last Friday evening December 6th to the successful Blackrock under 10 hurling team and St. Michaels football teams which completed a unique double in the Nemo tournament recently. These lads who have now been together over four years have been playing great hurling and football all year. Barry Hennebry Blackrock senior hurler and Martin Cronin of Nemo Rangers made the presentations of the magnificent shields to the respective captains Stephen Ring and Andrew Hayes. The player of the year, chosen by the players is Ronan Devine, who had a magnificent year and is a great prospect. The under 10 coaching group of Noel O'Keeffe, Kieran O'Sullivan, Norman O'Leary, Tom Quirke, and Donal Buckley are deserving of great praise for their achievements with this fantastic bunch of young Rockies. The Blackrock club wishes to thank Donal O'Leary of Nemo Rangers for organising the annual tournament.

St. Michael's U-12 win City League

Congratulations to the St. Michaels under 12 footballers that defeated Na Piarsaigh to capture the City league last Sunday in a match played in Arctic conditions

Web-Site Competition

A special Christmas competition sponsored by Cummins Sports for all hurlers and camogie players under 14 will commence on the Blackrock website on next Sunday December 8th. All they have to do is go to the rocky website at www.blackrockhurling.org and follow the instructions, answer some questions and they could win one of three gift vouchers for Cummins Sports. The closing date for entries will be January 6th 2003 and the results will appear here and on Grassroots.

Indoor Hurling Break for Christmas

Iindoor hurling is finishing on Saturday December 7th to resume on Friday/Saturday January 17th/18th. Click here for the post Christmas programme

Club gear such as jerseys socks shorts and tracksuits may be purchased at the indoor sessions over the remaining two Saturdays.  

Thanks to the Ashton School authorities for facilitating our hurlers

Scoil Barra Naofa, Beaumont reach final three in G.A.A. School of the Year competition. 

Congratulations to Scoil Barra Naofa, Beaumont on reaching the final three in the Roadstone sponsored G.A.A. School of the Year competition. A comprehensive, colourful and pictorial presentation on the hurling and football activities in the school has been prepared on CD Rom. The school has supplied numerous players to the Rockies teams over many years such as Fergal Ryan, John and Alan Browne and Barry Hennebry and continues to produce many great young players, which contribute enormously to the underage set-up at Church Road.   Everyone at the Blackrock National Hurling Club wishes the school the very best of good luck in the final, the result of which is due in early December.   

Click here for full report and picture

Munster Club Semi-final

Brave Rockies go down fighting in classic match - last second point puts us out of Munster Club competition

For full report of the Munster Club semi-final - click here 

All roads lead to Ennis

Following the tough exciting match versus Kilmoyley in the opening round of the Munster Club Hurling Championship last Saturday; all roads lead to Ennis next Sunday for the semi-final showdown with Clare champions Sixmilebridge. This will be an extremely difficult assignment, however coach Timmy Murphy and all concerned in Blackrock will spare no effort to achieve a positive result

Read Irish Examiner preview including an interview with Eamon O'Donoghue - Click here

Rockies advance to Munster Club semi-final 

Blackrock defeat Kilmoyley by 4 points in absorbing contest. Rockies travel to play Sixmilebridge on Sunday 17th in Munster Semi-Final - Click here for match report

Munster Council Club na nOg meeting

Several representatives of the Club recently attended the Munster Council Club na nOg meeting held at Carrigaline G.A.A. Complex. This again emphasised the importance of good coaching practice for all children in a G.A.A. club. The minor and under age officers in Blackrock will ensure that all the recommendations are fully implemented at all times.

Under 13s defeated in city league Final.

In this exciting match played at the Glen Field last Sunday morning, Blackrock led by 1-4 to 4 points at half time. Jack Linehan, who had a fine game scored the goal. However the Glen came back strongly in the second half and despite the best efforts of Gordon Ahern in goal and Graham Howard, the Rockies could not convert possession to scores and eventually lost by three points. This under 13 panel has had a fine year and has already won the Premier hurling championship.

Indoor Hurling 

Despite the appalling weather outside, over 150 regulars and many new Rockies appeared for the commencement of the indoor hurling sessions at St. Anthony's School Hall last Saturday morning. Our thanks to all the parents who braved the weather conditions and turned up with sons (and some daughters) ready for action. For many it was their very first morning and after the initial shyness and wonder they duly got stuck in and hurled away. Next Saturday morning cannot come around quickly enough for these young hurlers who had a great time.

Indoor hurling continues each Saturday morning until Saturday December 7th next. Helmets must be used at all times; these will be available to purchase by registered Rockies from next Saturday at the indoor sessions.

Under 10s continue at St.Anthonys School hall Friday evenings 5.45 to 6.45. 

Under 11s continue at Ashton School astropitch Friday nights 8.00 to 9pm.

All-Star nomination for Wayne Sherlock 

Congratulations to Blackrock and Cork Senior captain, Wayne Sherlock on being nominated for an All-Star award recently. As one of the most consistent defenders at club and county level over the past 3 to 4 years, Wayne richly deserves this overdue recognition

Rockies retain City Championship title with comprehensive win over Na Piarsaigh"

Blackrock defeated Na Piarsaigh today in the City Championship Final played at Pairc Ui Rinn by 1 goal 15 points to 3points. Click here for match report

Hurling Coaching courses. 

All coaches wishing to do Foundation and Level 1 coaching courses, contact Eamon O'Donoghue immediately.

William Ahern Tournament 

The Blackrock under 11s emerged victorious in the William Ahern tournament held at Church Road last Saturday. Despite very bad weather conditions, the standard of hurling was superb. Blackrock defeated Carrigaline by just one point in a very hard-fought match in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final extra time was required between Douglas and Sarsfields, before Douglas finished very strongly to clinch victory.

The final played in a downpour produced some very good hurling, before Blackrock emerged victorious over Douglas who fought hard to the end. Despite the weather conditions, both goalkeepers, Christopher Murphy for the Rockies and Alan Bermingham for Douglas had great games, while outfield David Healy, Pat Deasy and Owen O'Farrell excelled for the Rockies. Ronan O'Sullivan scored a lovely goal for the Rockies while Liam Kennefick played well for Douglas. The William Ahern trophy was presented to Blackrock captain Paul O' Brien by Tom Cashman, who congratulated all the young hurlers from the four clubs involved.

Fundraising 

Thanks to all the Rockies, both boys and girls who helped the customers of Dunnes Stores in Douglas Court to bag their shopping over the weekend. Our thanks to Dunnes Stores and their customers for their generous assistance with this fundraising effort.

Indoor Hurling Winter 2002 begins

Mams and Dads of young Rockies will have an early start next Saturday morning, when the Blackrock indoor hurling season begins at St. Anthony's School Hall at Ballinlough. The season will run for 6 weeks and provides an ideal opportunity for youngsters to get an introduction to hurling. 

Membership forms will be available each morning and indoor hurleys will be provided. 

We encourage the wearing of helmets at all times. 

The cost of each session is €2. 

Under 4 & 5s (born 1998 and 1997) Saturday morning 9.00 to 9.45. 

Under 6 (born 1996) Saturday 9.45 to 10.30. 

Under 7 (born 1995) Saturday 10.30 to 11.15. 

Under 8 (born 1994) Saturday 11.15 to 12.00 

Under 9 (born 1993) Saturday 12.00 to 1.00 pm. 

Under 10 (born 1992) Friday evenings 5.45 to 6.45 pm. 

Indoor hurleys will be supplied. 

Under 11s commence at Ashton astropitch under lights on Friday evening next at 7.45pm.

Camogie Winter programme 

From Friday, November 8th Camogie will be in the Ursuline Secondary School, Astro-turf and Sports' Hall. Click here for details

We have one hour allocated to us, from 6.00 t0 7.00 It is important to be on time. Please arrive 15 mins beforehand, i.e. at 5.45.

Cost is €2.50 per person with a maximum of €5.00 per family.

Report to your own group when you arrive.

AGM

The Hurling AGM and Management AGM will be held at the Club Pavilion on Monday 16th December. The Hurling AGM at 7.30 p.m. followed by the Management Committee AGM at 9.00. Nomination papers for positions must be returned by 7pm,Friday 22nd November 2002..

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Alan Browne and Brian O'Keeffe, both of whom got married this week. 

Under 12 City Leagues. 

Both Blackrock teams gave a good account of themselves in the City League semi-finals held at St. Finbarrs last Saturday afternoon by qualifying for the final. Blackrock 1 led by Olan Kelleher defeated Carrigaline 4 ----7 to 1 --- 2., while Blackrock 2 led by Richard Dineen were ahead against St. Vincent's 3 --- 7 to nil. For both club teams to qualify for the final is a unique achievement by a fantastic panel of dedicated hurlers and equally committed mentors and coaches.

Click here for a report on the two semi-finals

Video /DVD of County Hurling Final. 

A Video and DvD of the recent County Senior Hurling Final Blackrock V Newtownshandrum is available to purchase from the Club premises at 20 euro for the video and 30 euro for the DVD. As the Rockies prepare for their first round Munster club Championship clash with Kerry Champions Kilmoyley, these souvenirs of the County final should make perfect Christmas presents for your Rocky friends.

Meeting of all Saturday morning coaches

Saturday morning coaches meeting. As outdoor hurling activity begins to diminish somewhat activity turns to reviewing the past year and planning for the coming year. A meeting of the Primary School coaches and of all others who help with the organisation of Saturday morning hurling coaching at Church Road will be held at the Blackrock Inn on tomorrow night (Thursday 24 th October) starting 8pm sharp to discuss these matters. Foundation Course Certificate presentation. G.AA. Foundation Coaching Certificates will be presented to the 28 coaches who completed the above coaching course, which was held at Church Road last April. The presentation will be held tomorrow evening following completion of the above meeting at 9.30 pm All coaches have been notified by post. Mr. Tom Nott, Cork County Board Hurling Coach will attend to discuss further coaching courses. 

Outdoor Coaching for Under 4 to under 10's finished - indoor commencing  1/2nd Nov. 

Hurling coaching for the under 4 to under 10 groups finished at Church Road last Saturday morning. This has been a most successful coaching period, which commenced last April, with huge numbers of eager hurlers coming together each Saturday morning to enjoy the skills and pleasure of hurling. Our dedicated coaches can now enjoy a well-earned rest for a few weeks. Indoor coaching will commence at St.Anthonys School Hall on the weekend of 1st / 2nd of November. Click here for Full details and times for all age groups.

Under 4s and 5s 

The under 4s and 5s received a special medal presentation last Saturday. Coaches Joe Phipps and Paul O'Callaghan manage this enthusiastic group and do a brilliant job with them on Saturday mornings.

Under 8s and 9s 

Timmy Murphy, Blackrock Senior hurling coach, also presented the medals for the super leagues to the under 8 and under 9 groups last Saturday. He urged the youngsters to develop their skills, practice daily and listen carefully to their coaches. Coaches Nick Bond, Jamie Harrington, Liam Meaney, JP Devine, Richard Stokes, Charlie Barry, Kieran Ryan and Tim Aherne have worked very hard with these groups over the past year

Rockies versus Kilmoyley in 1st Round of Munster Club Championship 

Blackrock have been drawn against the new Kerry hurling champions Kilmoyley in the first round of the Munster Club Hurling Championship which will be played in Pairc Ui Caoimh on  Sat 9th or Sunday 10th November. This is likely to be a very difficult match with the winners drawn away against the Clare champions. All young rockies should go and support the team and wear their rocky jerseys..

Victory for the Rockies in Final of U-10 Nemo Tournament. 

The final of the under 10 Nemo Hurling Tournament was held at Trabeg last Saturday. Blackrock defeated a gallant Bishopstown team in the final. Congratulations to all the boys and to their coaches Noel, Kieran, Tom, Norman and Donal. Well done to Donal O' Leary of Nemo Rangers for organising this highly entertaining blitz

Suprleague u-6/7 Finals 

Cup Final - Fianna  4 goals              Firbolgs  2 goals

Plate Final  - Celts 1 point Craobh Rua nil

Two excellent games were played last Saturday, with a large crowd in attendance

Mr. Timmy Murphy, Blackrock senior coach had great praise for all the boys who took part and hoped they would continue to enjoy hurling with the Rockies. Every boy who participated received a special Super League medal.

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Indoor Hurling Details Announced 

indoor hurling details announced, we start on the 1st/2nd of November".

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Super league Cup Final: Fianna V Firbolgs 

Super league Plate Final: Celts v Craobh Rua.

Both matches start at 10.10 am.

A presentation of Cups and medals will take place in the hall after the finals.  Timmy Murphy, the Blackrock Senior Team Coach will present the cups and medals and members of the Blackrock Senior Team will be in attendance with the Cork County Championship Cup

Fierce excitement is building up for the finals - latest odds and information are available exclusively here - Click for details

Seniors Hurlers win 32nd County title. 

The Senior Hurlers defeated Newtownshandrum by 5 points to achieve back-to- back county titles on Sunday last. Alan Cummins was "man of the match". The celebrations are continuing.

Click here for CORK EXAMINER report on the Game

Click here for team picture

Ger Dineen Memorial Tournament 

The inaugural Ger Dineen Tournament, held at Church Road on the Saturday last was a tremendous success. Featuring under 12 hurling teams from Bray, Bishopstown, Tulla, Newtownshandrum, Durlas Og and Blackrock, a great days hurling produced some epic contests before the home team finally emerged victorious. Blackrock captain Richard Dineen, a nephew of the late Ger, proudly accepted the Cup, which was presented by the Dineen family to mark what will become an annual event at Church Road

Click here for full report

County Final 2002

Blackrock Senior Hurlers play Newtownshandrum in the County Final on Sunday 15th September at Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 3.30pm. All young Rockies are asked to support Wayne and the team and to wear their Rocky jerseys, as the Rockies strive to win back-to-back County titles.

Huge crowds decend on Church Road as under 6/7 superleagues commence, Firbolgs and Fianna come out on top! Next round Saturday 14th September - eve of the County Final. Details - click here

Gerard Dineen Memorial Tournament 

This tournament takes place at Church Road on next Saturday 14th Sept., commencing at 12 noon and continuing all day. Blackrock under 12 hurlers will be joined by under 12 teams from Tulla (Co Clare), Bishopstown, Newtownshandrum, Bray (Co Wicklow) and Durlas Og (Co Tipperary). The tournament is in memory of the achievements of the late Ger Dineen who contributed so much to the activities of Blackrock National Hurling Club and St Michaels Football Club

Blackrock Senior Hurlers advance to County Final 

Blackrock beat Sarsfields by 14 points to 11 and qualify to meet Newtownshandrum in the County final on 15th Sept. details - click here

Blackrock Senior Hurlers advance to County Semi final 

Blackrock 3 goals 21points; Muskerry 1 goal and 6 points. Result of quarter final of the Cork County senior Hurling championship played at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday 17th August. Blackrock advance to the semi final.

U6/7 Superleague Details Announced

Under 6/7 superleagues details announced including team lists - click for details

Primary Training (aged 4 to 10) resumes August 24th 10.00 

Under 11 Coaching - resumes Wednesday 28th August 5.30 - 6.45 pm

Under 12 Coaching - resumes Monday 26th August 6.45pm - 8pm

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Primary Training takes a break for three weeks. Enjoy the “Summer”,  see you all on 24^th August.  The under six/seven superleagues begin in early September……now there's something to look forward to!

Rockies retain under 12 County Title

Blackrock under 12 hurlers defeated Midleton to win the under 12 County Title following a thrilling encounter at Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday 27th July. The final score was Blackrock 3 --- 11, Midleton 3 --- 7. ( see full report )  

Blackrock advance in County Championship.

Blackrock senior hurlers overcame the strong challenge of St. Finbarrs to win by 3 points at Pairc ui Chaoimh on Sunday 28^th July in the third round of the permanent tsb Cork County Senior Championship.  The final score was Blackrock  1--- 12, St. Finbarrs  1 --- 9 ( see report ). Blackrock now advance to the quarter finals versus Muskerry.

St. Michaels - Runners up in All-Ireland Feile

St. Michaels Football team reached the Feile final in Carlow on Sunday 7th July. After winning four matches over Friday, Saturday and Sunday the team just lost out to Errigal Ciaran (Tyrone) in the final on the score of 1 --- 3 to 3 points. The Errigal goal came quite close to the end of the game giving the brave St. Michaels team no chance to come back. This represents an outstanding achievement and congratulations to everyone involved.

Under 8/9 Superleague Final

Lions win the Under 8/9 Rocky Superleagues Cup Final . The Tigers capture the Shield Final by just one point . Large crowds witness two very exciting finals at Church road.

St. Michaels in Feile Football finals

Best wishes to St. Michaels Feile team who will represent Cork at the Feile Football finals in Carlow on the weekend of 5th to 7th July.

Senior County Championship Draw. 

Blackrock Senior hurlers have been drawn against St. Finbarrs in the permanent tsb Senior County Championship third round draw. This match will present a tough challenge for the defending champions and the match should be the highlight of the Championship so far. The winners will go on to meet the winners of the Glen Rovers v Muskerry or Duhallow clashes, in the quarter final.

Camogie Feile Skills Competition

Congratulations to Cáit Ni Cheilleachair from the Blackrock Camogie Club who recently won the Cork Feile Skills Competition. Cáit now goes on to represent Cork in the All Ireland Feile final to be held in Belfast on the week ending 23rd June. Well done Cáit !

Camogie Numbers Growing

Numbers training on Friday evenings continue to grow. Any prospective coaches out there please contact mail to:mnimhaoileoin@eircom.net We would welcome you on board.

U-8/10 Erins Own Visit Rained Off

Unfortunately the under 8 and under 10 matches on Wednesday evening last (May 29th) had to be cancelled due to a downpour which hit Church Road at 6.20 pm as we were preparing to go to Caherlag to meet Erins Own.  This particularly nasty shower then proceeded across the harbour to give Caherlag a drenching, making their pitches unplayable. Our apologies to all the young Rockies.

Rockies star for Cork Primary Team

There were two great performances by two young Rockies today (May 26th) in the Primary Game, Cork V Waterford in Thurles. David Meyler representing St. Anthonys, Ballinlough and Declan Kelleher, representing Scoil Barra Beaumont played very well for the Cork team which beat Waterford. David scored two wonderful long range goals while Declan contributed one goal and one point to Corks total of 4 goals and 3 points. Two future stars !

Schools Success

Victories in Sciath na Scoil for Scoil Barra Beaumont and St. Anthonys Ballinlough. Well done to all the young Rockies on both school teams who emerged victorious in their respective Sciath na Scoil competitions during the past week. 

Results;  Scoil Barra Beaumont   2   ----  12

              Scoil Oilbheir                  1   ----   0 

               St. Anthonys                 4  ----    1

               St. Columbas                  3  ----    3

St. Michaels Feile Success

The Blackrock Minor,Underage and Primary sections wish to congratulate St.Michaels Football Club on their recent success in the Cork Feile Competition, and wish St Michaels further success in Carlow in July when they represent Cork in the National Feile competition.

May 2002

Congratulations also to Wayne Sherlock , Captain of the Cork hurling team for his outstanding display in winning man of the match in the National Hurling League Final at Semple Stadium

April 2002

Camogie Table Quiz on Friday19th April in the Hurling club. Teams of 4 maximum 2 adults per table

April 2002

Camogie Training for U. 10 down takes place on Fridays in Church Road at 6.00.

April 2002

Primary Schools Outdoor Season commences April 13th in Church Road at 10.00am

March 2002

Web Site Launched

March 2002

Primary Schools Section Registration March 23rd in Church Road

Registration can still be made at the outdoor sessions which commence on Saturday mornings - see Primary schools section for details. Registration is Euro10.00 for one child and Euro15.00 for family. Right click this link registration form and select 'save target as' to download a registration form, alternatively forms can be got and completed on Saturday morning at Church Road.

January 2002

AGM - January 25th, 2002 REPORT - click for more information