UNDER 10'S TRIP TO MOOREFIELD CO. KILDARE

UNDER 10'S TRIP TO MOOREFIELD CO. KILDARE

The Rockies under 10's traveled to Moorfield Co. Kildare on a hot day on the 11 June 2005: Darren Dineen, James O'Carroll, Paul Lawlor and Harry McCarthy represented the under 11's.

Under 10 Match Score: Rockies 2 goals and 3 Points to Moorefield: 1 Goal and 1 point. This was a great opening game with superb hurling from both teams. The Rockies led by 2 - 3 to nil at half time. The second half belonged to Moorfield with a score of 1 - 1. However the Rockies defence stood firm under immense pressure in the second half to emerge victorious. For the Rockies there were great displays from Paul Redmond, Gavin Connolly, Alan Norberg and David Parfrey. Niall Galvin and Niall McDonnell gave great displays for Moorefield. Scorers: Goals Andy Harrington and Tim Lowney and points from Glen Stokes [2] and Craig O'Donovan.

Scorers for Moorefield Niall Galvin (goal) and Niall McDonnell (point).

Under 12 Match. In temperatures of 22 degrees, a great hurling match that was evenly contested was fought. All 30 players gave it their all. In the end the Rockies won on a scoreline of 1 - 2 to 1 point. Great displays from PJ Greene Ian O'Keeffe Nickey O'Mullane and Darren Dineen. A special mention to Simon Irwin and Craig O'Donovan who gave masterly displays in both matches. Scorers for the Rockies Darren Dineen 1 goal, with points from Simon Irwin and Joe Logue.

After the games Mr. Gerry Moran of Moorfield thanked Blackrock hurling club and especially the mentors for making the long trip to Moorfield, and giving up their leisure time to make the trip. The two games were of particular benefit to their players. Tom Daly on behalf of his fellow coaches Jim Tyner and Sean Logue thanked their Moorefield counterparts for 2 wonderful games. The courtesy and hospitality shown to the Rockies was greatly appreciated by all who travelled to Kildare. He made a presentation to Mr. Moran on behalf of the underage section of the club and also invited them to a return visit in September - but not on the 2nd weekend!!!. A rousing 3 cheers were given to Moorefield by the teams.

 

moorefield1.jpg (81133 bytes)

Rockies U10/11

 

moorefield4.jpg (64214 bytes)

Moorefield U10/11

 

moorefield5.jpg (110453 bytes)

Rockies U-10

 

moorefiled3.jpg (91370 bytes)

Moorefield U10

 

moorfield2.jpg (73915 bytes)

Making Friends

 

moordfield6.jpg (60111 bytes)

Gerry Galvin (Moorefield Coach) receives memento from Tom Daly