This Saturday, 12th June, the main Rossa Fundraising event in preparation for the Feile Peil Na Nog takes place in Rossa Park. From 10.00am until 5.00pm there will be a host of activities for all the family to enjoy. All Rossa Club members, their family and friends are invited to come along for all or part of the day and to be involved in this day of fun!!

The central activity of the day will be a Sponsored Football-athon, involving all Rossa Under 14 players (boys and girls), who will take part in a marathon of football throughout the day.

From 1-2pm Rossa Og Primary boys and girls will take part in a number of matches and games. Other activities taking place during the day are ‘Douse’ the Coach, Mother’s Free Kick competition, Father’s Feile Skills competition, Kids Penalty Kick competition, Face Painting, Nail Painting, Table Tennis, Barbeque, Car Washing, Spot the Ball Competition etc.

ANY UNWANTED GAA GEAR / EQUIPMENT?
There will also be a sale of second hand GAA football shirts, shorts, boots, camogie helmets and camogie sticks. If you have any of these items in good condition that you no longer have a use for, could you please leave them at Rossa Park this Tuesday or Thursday night at 8.00pm.

CAKE AND PASTRY STALL
We also intend to have a cake and pastry sale and are asking all expert bakers that if you have any spare time this week that perhaps you could bake a few items and bring them down with you on Saturday.

The day is all about fun for all club members and friends. However this is also a fundraising day to raise funds for the Feile Peil Na Nog weekend on the 2nd- 4th July. We will be asking patrons to make a donation at the gate. All activities on the day will cost around £1 each. So make sure you bring plenty of pound coins (and notes) with you on the day.
We hope all Rossa’s can come and support the Boys and Girls Under 14 teams who will be representing the club at Feile Peil Na Nog.
(Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult during the day)

Magherafelt 2-11
Bellaghy 0-08

The Rossa’s won an entertaining match at Rossa Park on Sunday afternoon. The home team took an early lead through a point from play courtesy of Jared Monaghan who made his first start since returning from injury. Bellaghy responded with a point from a free. The Rossa’s dominated possession early in the first half and with the assistance of a moderate breeze took control of the game breaking into a good lead. Points from Emmett McGuckin & Paul Purvis, two each & a point from John Young; left the scores 0-06 to 0-01. Bellaghy got their first score from play 10 minutes before half time to reduce the Rossa lead to 4 points. However, the Rossas then grabbed a goal through Ryan Murphy after the Bellaghy goal keeper was dispossessed on the 21’ leaving an open goal for Murphy to score. Both teams traded points before the half time whistle where the scores were Rossa 1-07 Bellaghy 0-03.
Eoghan Brown opened the scoring of the second half with a point from play for Bellaghy, Emmett McGuckin quickly replying for the Rossa’s. Both Teams traded points again through Francis Glackin for Bellaghy & Jared Monaghan for the Rossas. This allowed the Rossas to maintain the half time lead. However, Bellaghy then pressed forward and scored 3 unanswered points, 2 from frees. Both teams kicked wides as the game moved into the last 5minutes. The Rossa’s still leading by 1-02, were afforded another goal after Emmett McGuckin fisted a crossfield ball by Jared Monaghan into the net. Emmett rounded of the game converting a free to leave the final score 2-11 to 0-08.

Team and Scorers:
Barry Gillis, Joe Keenan, Darren O’Neill, Barry Kerr, Paul Purvis, Murtagh O’Brien, Kevin Purvis, Kieran McGlone, Jared Monaghan (0-02), Emmett McGuckin (1-05, 2 frees), Chrissy Speirs, Conor Smylie, John Young (0-01), Ryan Murphy (1-01), Gerard McKay.

Get Your Walking Boots on!!

Plans are afoot for the 2010 Rossa Sponsored Walk. Please note change of date, the walk will now take place on Saturday 7th August.

This year the plan is to repeat the very successful 3 Peak Challenge of 2007.

This walk involves climbing Slievedonard, Slemish and Sawel mountains. The total distance is 10 miles, however the climb aspect of the walk is the challenging bit. After climbing each peak there will be the opportunity of a substantial break before climbing the next.

The event was scheduled for Saturday 19th June 2010 but has now been rescheduled for Saturday 7th August; this gives everybody time to do some training in preparation.

Transport is provided starting from Rossa Park. The objective is to raise funds for the club; however equally important is maximum enjoyment and craic on the day.
The target for sponsorship this year is £100 per participant, this should be raised and submitted before the the event. All costs for the event on the day will be covered by the club.

If you are interested, please contact Sean McCollum on 07786338294 or any committee member, your name will be registered and sponsor sheets will be forwarded to you without delay

ALL IRELAND FEILE 2010

There will be a meeting for all parents of the U-14 boys & girls teams regarding the All-Ireland Feile weekend. It is very important that all host families attend this meeting; which will be held on Friday 28th May at 7.00pm Rossa Park.

TABLE QUIZ
Another night of entertainment was had by all who attended the quiz on Friday night. Thanks to all those who have supported the quizzes & to our quiz master Philip Kerr. They will resume in September again so watch this space!

ROSSA OG PRIMARY COACHING
Rossa Og Primary Coaching has now moved to Rossa Park each Sunday from 12-1.00pm. Any new members are welcome to attend & join in.

Diary Dates
Line dancing classes on Tuesdays at 8-10pm and Irish dancing on Wednesdays at 6.30-7.30pm

The U16 camogs took an early lead against Slaughtneil on Monday night, their first league game of the season. However, the Rossas faded in the second half allowing Slaughtneil to claim the points.

The U14 camogs put in a great performance against Eoghan Rua but were unlucky upfront and lost out by 2 goals.

U8-U14 training continues on Monday at Meadowbank Gaelic pitch at 6.45-8.00pm. Senior & U16 Training Wednesday & Friday at 7.00pm Rossa Park.

The under16’s travelled to Banagher on Saturday morning and had a convincing win in the league. The final score was 2-8 to 1-3. Team & scorers were Jake Brown, Eamonn Stewart,Matthew Higgins, Connor Doherty, Tomás McLaughlin, Oísin Moran 0-1, Aidan Kerr, Ciaran Moore 0-1, Michael McCusker, Gavin Doyle, Fintan Kerr 0-2, Connor McKay, Ben McAllister 0-1, Shane Heavron 1-1, Johnny McKay 1-0, Daniel Fox, Mark Higgins, Barry Murphy 0-1, Louis Davey 0-1, Nathan mcGuckin.

Magherafelt 1-09

Slaughtneil 1-13

The Rossa’s were unfortunate not to come away from this match with a win even though losing out by 4 points.  This was a tightly contested match from the start and it was only in the last few minutes of the game that Slaughtneil pulled away for victory.

The Rossas started brightly with a goal from Ryan Murphy.  Slaughtneil replied with 2 points from play before Jared Monaghan pointed following his return from injury.  Both sides exchanged points, John Young scoring the Rossas point leaving it 1-02 to 0-03.  However, Slaughtneil then raced into the lead scoring 3 points in a row before Enda McLaughlin scored an excellent long range point leaving the sides level at half time. 1-03 to 0-06.

Slaughtneil picked off from where they finished in the first half scoring 1-01 in the opening minutes of the second half.  However, the Rossas found new life and scored 5 unanswered points; 2 courtesy of Peter O’Neill, a John Young free & one each from Kieran McKay and Daniel McErlain.  This left the Rossa’s ahead by 1 and they had 2 further scoring chances to increase that lead but failed to convert these frees and Slaughtneil then found form.  They hit 4 points in a row to seal victory.  Final score Magherafelt 1-09 Slaughtneil 1-13.

Magherafelt 3-13
Newbridge 2-09

The Rossa’s won their second league game of the season defeating Newbridge in an entertaining match. The Rossa’s opened the scoring with a point from play from Emmett McGuckin; followed by an excellent score from Kieran McGlone to lead by 2. Newbridge first score could have been a goal when Barry Gillis deflected Burkes strike over the bar for a point. The Rossa’s replied quickly with a point from Philip McCabe following an interception from Kieran McGlone. The lead did not last for long as Newbridge took control and scored 4 unanswered points. Shortly after Paul Dillon got his first point of the day, followed by a pointed free by Chrissy Speirs the same player being fouled. Paul Purvis then broke out of defence and made a cross field pass to Gerard McKay who collected on the edge of the square to score the first goal of the game. Newbridge assisted by the breeze quickly replied with a further 2 points from play. However, the Rossas responded as Gerard McKay & Paul Dillon grabbed a point apiece. The Rossa’s now leading by a goal entering injury time lost the ball in attack & Newbridge capitalised scoring a point to leave two between the sides at half time.
The Rossas started the half brightly with a second goal from Gerard McKay however again Newbridge responded grabbing two successive goals; one from the penalty spot. Magherafelt introduced Jared Monaghan & now assisted by the breeze scored a further two points through Chrissy Speirs & Paul Dillon to take the lead once more. Newbridge could only manage one more score for the remaining half as the Rossas applied pressure scoring a further 1-04, 1-02 courtesy of Ryan Murphy. A well-earned two points in what was mainly a tightly fought match. Final score Magherafelt 3-13, Newbridge 2-09.

Team and Scorers:
Barry Gillis, Ryan Ferris, Darren O’Neill, Barry Kerr, Paul Purvis, Murtagh O’Brien, Joe Keenan, Philip McCabe (0-01), Kieran McGlone (0-01), Emmett McGuckin (0-01), Chrissy Speirs (0-02, 1 free), John Young (0-01), Paul Dillon (0-03), Ryan Murphy (1-02), Gerard McKay (2-02).

 
Get Your Walking Boots on!!

Plans are afoot for the 2010 Rossa Sponsored Walk.

This year the plan is to repeat the very successful 3 Peak Challenge of 2007.

This walk involves climbing Slievedonard, Slemish and Sawel mountains.  The total distance is 10 miles, however the climb aspect of the walk is the challenging bit.  After climbing each peak there will be the opportunity of a substantial break before climbing the next.

The event is scheduled for Saturday 19th June 2010; this gives everybody time to do some training in preparation.

Transport is provided starting from Rossa Park.  The objective is to raise funds for the club; however equally important is maximum enjoyment and craic  on the day.

The target for sponsorship this year is £100 per participant, this should be raised and submitted before the the event.  All costs for the event on the day will be covered by the club.

A meeting to discuss arrangements and to provide further information is scheduled for 2nd June 2010 @ 8-00 PM in Rossa club.

If you are interested, please respond by return or contact Sean McCollum, your name will be registered and sponsor sheets will be forwarded to you without delay.