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GAELTACHT CHORCA DHUIBHNE: The GAA Gaeltacht scholarship scheme is available once again to help pay a little of the cost of sendinga club member to a Corca Dhuibhne summer course. The scholarship of circa €170 will be provided by Tralee District Board, Kerry County Board and the Munster Council. If interested, please contact a club officer or ring 0876606693 immediately. Tá cead ag buachaillí agus ag cailíní (aged 12 to 18 years and attending postprimary school) cur isteach ar an scoláireacht. For information on the course ring 066 9156100 or google www.colaiste.ie (Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co. Chiarraí).
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. New boys always welcome.
PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): Last Sunday morning our Under 9 boys travelled to the Pearse Brothers Club, Churchill, and a great outing was had by all and good football was played by both clubs. New ‘stars’ most welcome.
PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) As the season moves into full swing, things are going very well for the U11 garsúin, particularly with the added expertise of Seniors’ boss Wayne who adds buckets of energy, inspiration and expertise to the group. Following a lovely visit to the John Mitchel Club’s beautiful complex, on the 24th March, for the Bordcheantair Thrá Lí/Naomh Breandán GoGames (sponsored by Kellihers Mills), the boys travelled to Cillín (Killeen) last Thursday and again played brilliantly against the crack Na Gaeil teams, despite a killershower of hailstones! Next on The Rock U11 fixtures’ list: our boys head for a 6.30pm throw-in i mBaile Mhic Eileagóid this Thursday (7ú Aibreán). Go n-éirí go geal leo! (iv) Rialacha na nGoGames: (a) games to be non-competitive, no scores to be kept and no medals for the winners….just football fun agus spraoi peile; (b) the home club to provide referees and to offer opportunities to new young referees to be in charge of U11 and and U13 matches; (c) the ‘ciúnas-ar-an-líne’/‘silent-on-the-sideline’ rule to be enforced for all U11 GoGames; (d) 25 minutes per half; (e) teams to be 11-a-side (max) but B teams may play 9/10-a-side; (f) unlimited number of substitutions allowed; (g) size 3 Smart Touch football to be used; (h) only one hop and one solo to be allowed; (i) no dribbling, only two foot-touches along the ground to be allowed; (j) kick-outs to be taken from the hand and from within the small square; (k) square ball rule to apply but no penalties to be given; (l) the ‘mark’ or ‘advance mark’ rules not to be applied; (m) 45m kicks to be taken from the ground (36 metres); (n) a free kick to be taken by the fouled player; (o) ‘bosca-an-pheaca’ le bheith i bhfeidhm. (p) girls may be permitted to play in the U11 GoGames; (q) a sideline kick to be taken by the player nearest to where the ball goes out; (r) mouthguards must be used. Tá gach éinne ag baint suilt as na GoGames go dtí seo! (ii) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand): Round 1 will be played on Thursday of next week, April 14th; Phase 2 will commence on June 2nd.
AN CUPA’ CAIFE: Why not come along and enjoy a cupán caife nó tae in the clubhouse on Sunday morning. Oh, coffee at eleven….and a stroll by Carraigín!
CÚLCHAMPA: The County Board Cúl Camp will be held in Connolly Park on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th July.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Traenáil/cluichí: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will (generally) be played on Sundays (see dates/times below). Full attendance would be greatly appreciated, boys! (ii) The County League, DIVISION 2 (Foireann Dhubh/Team Black): Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht A has been rescheduled (toisc go raibh Ciarraí agus Maigh Eo ag imirt) for this Thursday (7th April) agus imreofar é i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil A will take place on Sunday next (10th April) ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Plenty football this week, lads! Round 4 will be on 24th April at 7pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5 v Ballymac A will be played on Sunday 8th May ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. (iii) The County League DIVISION 10: Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht was rescheduled (because of the Kerry/Mayo game) for this Thursday (7th April) i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil B will be played on Sunday next (10th April) at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 4…24th April at 5.30pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5…Sunday 8th May ag 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Ballymac B. An Fhoireann Ómrach/Team Amber….Seán McCannon, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Conor Murphy, Killian Coffey, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Oran O’Donoghue, Tadhg Somers (captaen), Mark Foley, Luke O’Connor, Joe O’Halloran, Séamus Keenan, Jayden Foley, Eliot Calleja, Gearóid Corcoran. (iv) Phase 2 County League will commence on 22ndMay….scríobh an dáta sin sa dialann!
PEIL FAOI 15: (i)(a) Our U15s began their County League Division 1 League campaign with a fine victory over An Spá, Killarney, in Connolly Park on Wednesday (30th). We started well and led by 4-11 to 0-2 at half-time. Our boys continued their good form into the second half and ran out convincing winners in the end on a scoreline of 5-21 to 1-2. Well done, boys! The Rock squad: Seán Clifford, Liam O’Connell, Fionán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Deregee, Oliver Lata, Gabriel Nosidlak, Ben Murphy, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Rory Caomhánach, Jack Shanahan, Max Grzybowski, Leon O’Connor, Tomás Ó Conaill, Rory Ó Loinsigh, Max Nosidlak, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jack Ó Duigín, Jake Carmody, Adam Johnston, Rian Walsh. (i)(b) Our next fixtures: On this Wednesday (6th April) we travel to An Ghaeltacht (turas fada go Gallaras) for our next Division 1 fixture and on Thursday evening (7ú Aibreán) our Division 9A game is away to Listowel Emmets. Both throw-ins at 7pm. Good luck, boys! (ii) Training will be held on Sunday in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also take place on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (unless we’ve a game). Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. (iii) The Central Region games are expected to be from 22ndJune to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.
U16 ROCK HURLERS SHINE: Gaelcholáiste U16 HURLING legends impressed hugely on Monday last. The gaiscígh called on their massive reserve of confidence and ability as they made their way to Cathair Sáilí for a mouth-watering Kerry final tie, facing off against Baile an Bhuinneánaigh. The sliotar was flung into the fray around midday and a tense tête-à-tête commenced. Both teams tore chunks out of each other with goalkeeper Liam Cúipéir being called up the field to assist on more than one occasion. The 7-7 halftime scoreline gave little indication as to which side was soaring that little bit higher. The electrified crowd wasn’t complaining one bit, however! A rousing half-time speech from an Máistir Ó Conchúir sent Rock réaltaí Marc Ó Loinsigh agus Gavin Ó Cathasaigh barrelling towards a fantastic second-half display. The former was provided with an extra camán, thanks to teammate Daithí Ó Smulláin, when his own was smashed to smithereens (smidiríní) in the intense action. The clock ticked on and réiteoir was surely disappointed to call time on this spectacular affair. The GCC touchline exploded with joy upon realising that the 12 points to 9 scoreline was in their favour. Our buachaillí cróga have ushered in a new age of iománaíocht at the Gaelcholáiste and its future is looking blindingly bright! (Our GCC correspondent, Dáithí Ó Loinsigh).
LOTTO: Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto: (i) Maguire, Búistéirí, Cathair Sailí, (ii) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, Sráid na Carraige, (iv)O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Búistéara Terry, Páirc na Darach, (vii) Deli Uí hEosa, Cé an Phrionsa, (viii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, and (ix)www.austinstacks.ie.
SCÓR ’22: (i) The All-Ireland finals of Scór na nÓg will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). (ii) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. (iii) Beidh Scór na Sinsear (17 years and over) ar siúl i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair ‘22. (iv)Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google.Scór competitions: Amhránaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht nó Scéalaíocht, BailéadGhrúpa (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Grúpa Ceoil (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Rince Foirne, Seit and Quiz Boird (4 people). Arise, The Rock!
AN ÚCRÁIN: Thanks to all who supported our Ukrainian appeal.
NEW IRELAND CUP: Mórchomhghairdeachas to Kerry, to Joe Ó Conchúir (what a great high catch when introduced!), to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, to Greg Horan and to Jack Ó Sé (extended panel) v Maigh Eo i gcraobhchluiche na Sraithe Náisiúnta Peile. How delightful to see a Rock footballer on the Hogan Stand podium on Sunday last agus greim láimhe aige ar an gcorn.
