CONGRATULATIONS
to the Fr Mathew Players who put on a fantastic show “Many Young Men of Twenty” by playwright John B Keane. Well done to the cast and production crew, especially producer Tom Fitzgerald. Can’t wait till next year!
WALK IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
This Wednesday, March 1, Rockwell Rovers Gaa will be doing a fundraiser walk around the pitch in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Operation Transformation Leader Marie Clear will be joining us on the night at 7.30pm. Sudden adult death syndrome (SADS) takes 100 young lives in Ireland each year. With our help their aim is to raise awareness and save lives by screening every GAA player both male and female from the age of 12 upwards. We hope as many people from the GAA and the wider community come out and support this fundraiser as it will benefit all our kids going forward. Please share this and spread the word and let’s show your support!
SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMÁL, NEW INN
On Wednesday February 22, fifth and sixth class travelled to the Helix in Dublin for the FÍS national film awards. They were nominated in three categories for their short film on “Lena Rice” and came home with the “Best Script” award. The FÍS Film Awards 2023, hosted by RTE’s Sinead Kennedy, is a collaboration between the Institute of Art, Design and Technology and the Professional Development Service for Teachers. It was devised as a grassroots initiative to nurture Ireland’s future moviemaking talent by encouraging them to devise, develop, produce, and submit their short films for consideration in a range of categories. The event was co-produced by students of IADT’s National Film School. The concept behind FÍS is to help children develop essential communication and team working skills, along with technological skills to assist them in a digitally driven world. It also aids teachers in developing children’s problem-solving and investigative minds and is aligned with the Government’s digital strategy for schools. The FÍS Film Awards Ceremony is the highly successful outcome of the FÍS Film Project. The awards set out to celebrate and embrace the creativity, imagination, originality, special techniques such as animation and special effects that students learn during the process that enabled them to give outstanding performances both in front of and behind the camera. Well done to all involved. We may have some budding filmmakers among us!
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Winners on Wednesday, February 22 with 13 games were Mary Ann Healy/Eileen White, and in joint second place with 11 games each were Ann Dowling/Dick Lonergan and Kieran Farrell/Chris Noonan. Table prizes go to Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath and Donal O’Dwyer /Sandra English. Cards continue at the Old School, Knockgraffon every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
results from Saturday February 25 nos are 10, 22, 23 & 28. NO WINNER (s). Lucky Dips x 4: Catherine Leamy, Michael Boland, TJ Ryan & Jana Provkova entered into the February monthly draw for €500 on Saturday March 4. Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, PJ Moloney and Ml Purcell entered into a monthly draw for €100 on Saturday, March 4. This week’s Jackpot is €3,000.
EASTER CUL CAMP
Rockwell Rovers Easter GAA Camp will run Tuesday to Thursday 4th, 5th & 6th April from 10am to 1pm. For children aged 6 to 13. Camp cost is €40 per child and each child will receive a Sliotar & football. Registration is only available online using this link setup by Tipperary GAA. https://tipperary.gaa.ie/shop/2023-easter-camps. Also provisional date for summer Cul Camp 2023 is week 1- Monday July 3 to Friday July 7. More details for this camp will follow later.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
is now open for renewal for 2023. This year’s membership is to be paid through Foireann only. Please note registration deadline is March 31st, so it must be completed on or before the 31st. All players must be paid members by the 31st March or they cannot train or compete in games for Insurance reasons. A breakdown on juvenile club membership options available this year are 1. Family (2 Adults & up to 4 juveniles €120 or see message below re Friends of Rockwell Rovers which also includes Family membership & much more. 2. U5 to U9 Juvenile player €25. 3. U11 to U17 Juvenile player €35. 4. Non-playing Adults €50. 5. Social membership €30. Please note Option 1 to 4 includes membership of the Club and use of walkway also, (covered by insurance). Option 5 is just use of the walkway (covered by insurance). Anyone using the walkway will need to be either a member of the club or a social member. Any problems with using the system to pay membership or any questions – please contact Thomas (086) 8163962, Peter (087) 2324033 or Elaine (086) 8601088.
FRIENDS OF ROCKWELL ROVERS
Details for “Friends of Rockwell Rovers” this package included family membership, Yearly Club Lotto entry & entry to the Tipperary GAA draw. https://www.pallasmarketing.ie/product/friends-of-rockwell
Become a Friend of Rockwell Rovers and save €160! Click on the link above for all details: If you choose the friends of Rockwell Rovers, please log into Foireann and choose this option and select “pay in club after registration”, this can be paid in full to the above members or monthly by Direct Debit.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
is extended to the Nagle family on the passing of Dick Nagle, College Court, Cahir and formerly of Garrandee, New Inn. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughters Breeda, Mary, Martina, Anna and Rose, sons-in-law Tom, Jim, Sean, Pat and John, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal
Pictured here are 5th and 6th class students from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, New Inn outside the Helix in Dublin recently for the FÍS national film awards. They were nominated in three categories for their short film on “Lena Rice” and came home with the “Best Script” award. Congratulations all round. We may have some budding filmmakers among us!
