Brigid Heavron Memorial Tournament (U8 &U10)
On Saturday 24th September, the inaugural Brigid Heavron Memorial Tournament took place. Although involved in many aspects of the club, Brigid is fondly remembered by the many parents and members of Rossa Og for her tireless support of Rossa Primary Coaching. It was only fitting then that we remember her in our underage games and we hope to make this an annual event in her memory. We thank Brigid’s sons, William, Danny and Shane for allowing us to remember Brigid through this tournament. We would also like to thank Brigid’s former employers, the Ulster Bank for their sponsorship of the tournament.
Many thanks must go to anyone who helped on the day, too many to mention, and the support we received was a testament to the high esteem in which Brigid was held. Anyone who was there on the day will agree that the grounds were in fantastic condition and the tournament went like clockwork. We would like to thank any referees from outside the club who helped us out, again showing the strength of the GAA family. We would also like to thank Genesis Bakery for their kind donation and Cathcart Centra for assistance with the tuck shop. Finally we would like to thank all patrons who made a financial donation to Charis Care, which was the nominated Charity for the day.
Almost 400 Under 8 and Under 10 footballers arrived at Rossa Park from all over the county. Clubs taking part were the host club Rossas, Bellaghy, Lavey, Dungiven, Coleraine, Loup, Swatragh, Kilrea, Newbridge, and Balinascreen. The games got underway at 10.30am and went like clockwork until the finals at 3.00pm. Some of the football on display was a joy to watch and at all times was played in good spirit. All players were given medals for their participation.
The sun shone all day long at Rossa Park, no doubt we had someone special sending us such fine weather !!!
The competition itself was run off in an “A” and “B” basis to ensure all children got to participate. The winners were as follows;
Under 10 “A” Cup Winners – Bellaghy
Under 10 “A” Shield Winners – Dungiven
Under 10 “B” Cup Winners – Loup
Under 10 “B” Shield Winners – Dungiven
Under 8 “A” Cup Winners – Lavey
Under 8 “A” Shield Winners – Ballinascreen
Under 8 “B” Cup Winners – Magherafelt
Under 8 “B” Shield Winners – Balinascreen
Pride of place for the Rossas must go to the Under 8 “B” team who went through the tournament undefeated and brought home the Cup after a fine win in the final against a very strong Dungiven team. The panel was – Michael Mc Kay, Leon Martin, Odhran Martin, Luke Mc Cann, Ben Diamond, Ronan Walls, Jack Johnston, Cahir Quinn, Callum Campbell, Lorcan Bradley, Patrick Lavery and Conor Grimes. Well done boys !
The Under 8 “A” team also played very well but were unfortunate to lose to a talented Lavey team in the Cup semi final by a single point. They went through the group stages undefeated and unfortunately didn’t have any luck in the semi final. The panel was – Eoin Mc Evoy, Tiarnan Loughran, Oisin Quinn, Dan Higgins, Dara Wade, Michael Mullan, Ryan Lennox, Niall Bateson, Shea Mc Corry, Aaron Donnelly, Jamie Gribben and Rory Clark.
The Rossas also entered a “C” team who played in the Under 8 “B” group. The Panel was – Eoin Mc Kee, Conor Mc Kee, David Donnelly, Jarlath Gormley, Oisin Mc Cabe, Odhran Crozier, Conal Higgins, Rachel Tohill, Caolan Higgins, Caolin Mac an Fhirleighinn, Sean Walls and Callum Lynch. They had a great win in their opening match and battled hard in their other two group games.
u10 Rossa A team u10 Rossa B team
James mccauley
James mccloy
Cathal martain Jack laverty
Cal heaney Sebastian hastings
Cianan mccann Joel bell
Shea mcsorley Patrick doherty
Caolan crozier Mark comber
Shea mcguickin Aodan oloughlin
Finn diamond Kevin mcnicholl
Aidan mccloskey Conor mccann
Shea murray John mcallister
Johnny mcerlean Rory bradley
TS maynes Shane bradley
Bryn davies
Marcus mcelwee
Many thanks to the photographer Catherine Comer, photographs from the tournament will be available on the Rossa website in the next few days.
Camogie
U16 Camogie League: Magherafelt 4-4 Castledawson 2-2
The girls had a good win over neighbours Castledawson on Monday night. In very wet conditions, the girls got to work straight away, putting Castledawson under a lot of pressure, with some well taken goals from Brid Corrigan and Claire Shields. Further scores from Niamh McGuckin and Brid put the Rossas six points clear at the break. The Rossas continued to dominate in the second half, with Lauren Kearns and her defenders dealing with anything that came their way while Niamh McGuckin and Siobhan Comer provided some quality balls into Magherafelt’s hungry forward line who were more than willing to convert. Castledawson scored a couple of late consolation goals but this wasn’t enough to deny the Rossas. The girls are in action next weekend in the Ulster U16 Tournament in Ballymena.
Team : Lauren Kearns, Aislinn McGuckin, Niamh O’Loughlin, Danielle Shivers, Eadaoin Smylie, Sinead Comer, Katie McGuckin, Niamh McGuckin (0-1), Siobhan Comer, Niamh McGarry, Ciara Monaghan, Eimear Cassidy, Clare Shields (1-0), Brid Corrigan (3-3), Naomi Lamont. Subs. Caroline Collins for Naomi Lamont, Kerri Martin for Claire Shields, Ellie McGuckin for Niamh McGarry, Colleen Wade.
The minor camogs are through to the semi-final of the championship shield and will face Ballinderry next weekend at Rossa Park. The U14s suffered only their second defeat in the league when a depleted Rossa side lost to Banagher. The senior camogs have one outstanding league fixture against Dungiven to be arranged.
Camogie Fixtures – Sat 1 Oct : Ulster U16 Tournament, Ballymena
Sun 2 Oct (tbc) - Minor Shield Semi-final : Rossa v Ballinderry, Rossa Park
Underage camogie training (U8, U10, U12, U14) continues at Rossa Park 7-8pm on Monday nights.
Cancelled Fixtures
The finals of the Boys Minor Football Championship v Glen and the Girls Under 15 Championship, also v Glen, were both cancelled due to the death of Jim McGuigan from the Glen club. Dates for both finals have yet to be agreed.
Junior Scor
Following Magherafelt GAC successes in recent years in County and Ulster Scor, auditions for this year’s Junior Scor take place this Thursday 29th September, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at Rossa Park. Junior Scor is for young people aged under 16 years of age. Any budding stars in the fields of singing, dancing, instrument playing etc are welcome to audition this Thursday.
MacFlynn Suite
The MacFlynn Suite is available for bookings for Birthday / Anniversary Parties or any other function. Please contact Sean on 07962030433
Lotto Numbers 3, 5, 11, 18. No winner. £25 to John Niblock, Paul Martin, John Diamond. Jackpot now £2,650.
And Finally – Congratulations from everyone at Rossa to our Club Chairman Sean Kerr who celebrated his 60th Birthday last weekend. Only 5 years to the bus pass and pension. Many happy returns Sean.
