O'Donovan Rossa » Uncategorized http://www.rossagaels.org G.A.C. Magherafelt Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Club Information http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-information/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-information/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:41:31 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1417 The long awaited opening of the new full size floodlit pitch & mini training pitch will take place at Rossa Park on Sunday 12th September. This will be another historical date for the Rossa’s following the completion of a 5 year development project. We welcome all Club Members, members of the Parish / Community & Clubs [...]]]> The long awaited opening of the new full size floodlit pitch & mini training pitch will take place at Rossa Park on Sunday 12th September. This will be another historical date for the Rossa’s following the completion of a 5 year development project.
We welcome all Club Members, members of the Parish / Community & Clubs throughout the County to attend and enjoy the official opening of the new pitches. A schedule of the day’s events will become available in the coming week.
A number of the Rossa’s took to the hills for this year’s 3 Peak Sponsored Walk Challenge. The walk consisted of Slieve Donard, Slemish & Slieve Gallion all on the one day. It was an entertaining day for all to say the least. Many thanks to those who participated and to Sean McCollum for organising the event. Also many thanks to Eamon Lynch for driving the bus!
The MacFlynn suite is available for members of the Club / Parish to book for private parties & events. It is an ideal venue to celebrate a party etc. For available dates and to book the MacFlynn suite, contact any Committee member.

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-information/feed/ 0 Camogie Notes – Rossa Girls Do The Double http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/camogie-notes-rossa-girls-do-the-double/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/camogie-notes-rossa-girls-do-the-double/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:29:12 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1410 Derry Junior Camogie Championship Final Magherafelt 8-7 Limavady 0-1 The Rossa Senior camogs have secured the Derry Junior Championship and League, last won in 2004. The girls set out at the start of the season determined to succeed and their hard work has paid off. After their titanic battle with Drum in the semi-final, Magherafelt went into [...]]]> Derry Junior Camogie Championship Final
Magherafelt 8-7 Limavady 0-1
The Rossa Senior camogs have secured the Derry Junior Championship and League, last won in 2004. The girls set out at the start of the season determined to succeed and their hard work has paid off. After their titanic battle with Drum in the semi-final, Magherafelt went into the final on Tuesday night as hot favourites. The girls did not disappoint, with Sinead McLaughlin and Jenny Lee tormenting the Limavady defence from the start and scoring at will. Dervla McGuckin and Caoimhe were solid as a rock in the middle of the field and provided a constant supply of good balls for the Magherafelt forwards to convert. Limavady battled hard but to no avail in this one-sided final as the Rossas continued to dominate all sectors of the pitch. The squad were delighted with their achievements, with captan Kathy McGuckin accepting both the Championship Cup and the League trophy from the county chairwoman to rousing applause from players and spectators.
Many congratulations to Caoimhe Toner who was awarded Player of the Final.
Many thanks to manager Mark McConnon who took on the role this season and introduced much needed stability and self-belief into this young side. The girls now progress into the Ulster Junior Championship and take on the Tyrone Intermediate Champions, Doiretreasc, on 18th September.
Scorers: Sinead McLaughlin (6-1), Jenny Lee (1-3), Niamh McGuckin (1-0), Dervla McGuckin (0-2), Brid Corrigan (0-1)
Rossas: Aimee McGuckin, Lyn Johnston, Mairead McCusker, Gabriella McNicholl, Shaunagh Devlin, Shauna McCusker, Sarah Martin, Dervla McGuckin, Caoimhe Toner, Brid Corrigan, Kathy McGuckin, Niamh McGuckin, Jenny Lee, Sinead McLaughlin, Emer O’Donnell.
Subs. Bronagh McGuckin for Sinead McLaughlin, Niamh Cushley for Niamh McGuckin, Karen Bell for Jenny Lee, Edel Gilligan for Emer O’Donnell, Danielle Shivers for Lyn Johnston.
Other camogie news – the U16s put in a fine performance to draw with Eoghan Rua in a recent league game.
Camogie Fixtures
Sat 21st August – Rossa Park
Derry U14 Camogie Championship
Magherafelt v Banagher @12pm
Mon 30th August
Derry Minor Camogie Championship – 1st Round
Bellaghy v Magherafelt @ Bellaghy

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/camogie-notes-rossa-girls-do-the-double/feed/ 0 Club Notes Week Beginning August 16th http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-notes-week-beginning-august-16th/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-notes-week-beginning-august-16th/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:20:38 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-notes-week-beginning-august-16th/ There was no senior football matches last week & the next fixture is at home to Swatragh one of the last 3 remaining league games of the 2010 season. Due to the senior championship dates for this fixture have not yet been confirmed. The seniors will play a challenge match against Lamh Dearg away on [...]]]> There was no senior football matches last week & the next fixture is at home to Swatragh one of the last 3 remaining league games of the 2010 season. Due to the senior championship dates for this fixture have not yet been confirmed. The seniors will play a challenge match against Lamh Dearg away on Wednesday night at 7.30pm.
The minors defeated The Loup to reach the Championship semi final where they will meet defending champions Dungiven. The Rossa’s were worthy winners finishing the game on a scoreline of Rossa 3-17 The Loup 1-07. Following the cancellation of one of the quarter final matches, the semi final date has been put back to Wednesday 25th August in Glenullin @ 6:45pm.
The U-16s following their injury time victory over Slaughtneil now play Banagher in the semi final of the championship on Wednesday 18th August at 7.00pm in Slaughtneil.
The U-14s played a challenge match at home against Carrickmore on Sunday 15th August which was a very entertaining game throughout. The game was a tight contest and although the Rossa’s were leading nearing the end of the match, Carrickmore grabbed a goal to give them the edge. The U-14s were due to play Bellaghy in the league on Tuesday however this has been cancelled due to the U-16 championship on Wednesday night.

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/19/club-notes-week-beginning-august-16th/feed/ 0 Senior Camogs in Junior Championship Final http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/09/senior-camogs-in-junior-championship-final/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/09/senior-camogs-in-junior-championship-final/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:29:40 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1367 Derry Junior Championship Final – Tuesday 10th August – refixed Magherafelt v Limavady @ Ballerin (7.30pm)

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Magherafelt v Limavady @ Ballerin (7.30pm)

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/08/09/senior-camogs-in-junior-championship-final/feed/ 0 Club Saddened By Untimely Death Of Patsy Monaghan http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/club-saddened-by-untimely-death-of-patsy-monaghan/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/club-saddened-by-untimely-death-of-patsy-monaghan/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:13:40 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1361 The Club is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Club President & past Chairman Patsy Monaghan. Patsy gave over 50 years of service to the GAA in the Rossa Club in many differing roles, retiring lately as groundsman. The committee and members extend their sympathy to the entire family circle.

]]> The Club is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Club President & past Chairman Patsy Monaghan. Patsy gave over 50 years of service to the GAA in the Rossa Club in many differing roles, retiring lately as groundsman. The committee and members extend their sympathy to the entire family circle.

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/club-saddened-by-untimely-death-of-patsy-monaghan/feed/ 0 Senior Footballers Update http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/senior-footballers-update/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/senior-footballers-update/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:05:04 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1358 The senior footballers return to action this weekend in the championship. The Rossa’s will face the Loup in the second game of a double header at Slaughtneil on Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm

]]> The senior footballers return to action this weekend in the championship. The Rossa’s will face the Loup in the second game of a double header at Slaughtneil on Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm

]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/senior-footballers-update/feed/ 0 Camogie Notes – Seniors Reach Championship final http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/camogie-notes-seniors-reach-championship-final/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/07/31/camogie-notes-seniors-reach-championship-final/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:58:44 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1354 The senior camogs are still on track to do the league and championship double after an epic win over Drum. Played in terrible conditions on Wednesday night, the girls were tested to the limit and came out winners. A defensive error allowed Drum to go a goal ahead but the Rossas didnt panic, with [...]]]> The senior camogs are still on track to do the league and championship double after an epic win over Drum. Played in terrible conditions on Wednesday night, the girls were tested to the limit and came out winners. A defensive error allowed Drum to go a goal ahead but the Rossas didnt panic, with Sinead McLaughlin and Kathy McGuckin picking off scores to put Magherafelt ahead midway through the first half. The loss of Sinead due to injury before the break was a massive blow but the girls showed amazing resilience in the second half against the wind and rain, with the defence keeping Drum at bay, while Dervla McGuckin and Caoimhe Toner drove forward tirelessly and linked well with the Rossa attack. The teams were level for much of the second half but the determination of the girls won through in the end with a superb and timely point from Dervla. This was a fantastic performance from the whole team, one which should give them confidence for the final on
Sunday 1st August.
Rossa: A McGuckin, L Johnston, M McCusker, S Comer, G McNicholl, S McCusker, S Devlin, D McGuckin, C Toner, B Corrigan, K McGuckin, J Lee, Niamh McGuckin, S McLaughlin, E O’Donnell. Sub. S Martin for S McLaughlin.

Sunday 1st August – Derry Junior Championship Final (Ballerin, 5pm): Magherafelt v Limavady

The club hosted a very successful Camogie u8 and u10 blitz at rossa pk on Saturday with teams from Dungiven, Castledawson and the Loup taking part. A great day was had by all.

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Please note that should any of the teams reach the finals, Sunday arrangements for them will be different as they will need to be back at Rossa Park to get bus to final venue

Times should be checked with the mentors.

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Please note that should any of the teams reach the finals, Sunday arrangements for them will be different as they will need to be back at Rossa Park to get bus to final venue

Times should be checked with the mentors.

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]]> http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/06/30/feile-itinerary-friday-2nd-august/feed/ 0 Feile Meeting http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/06/24/feile-meeting/ http://www.rossagaels.org/2010/06/24/feile-meeting/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:26:36 +0000 eugene kerr http://www.rossagaels.org/?p=1240 There will be meeting to finalise all details for Feile next Tuesday Night, 29th June, Rossa Park, Marquee, 8.30pm after under 14 home league match V Slaughtneil. This meeting is for all Feile parents, host families plus boys and girls teams as Feile gear will be distributed on the night.

Please contact everyone involved with [...]]]> There will be meeting to finalise all details for Feile next Tuesday Night, 29th June, Rossa Park, Marquee, 8.30pm after under 14 home league match V Slaughtneil. This meeting is for all Feile parents, host families plus boys and girls teams as Feile gear will be distributed on the night.

Please contact everyone involved with this as we need a big turnout. We will be asking for volunteers for the following:

Barbecue helpers/cookers for Friday and Saturday
People to make sandwiches, bake or bring buns, cakes, biscuits for Friday and Saturday
people in charge of teas and coffees for Fri and Sat
Shop supervisors for Friday and Saturday to oversee and help young shopkeepers

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