U-11 Team born 1997
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U11 Blackrock Green V Mallow Mallow travelled to Church Rd to play Blackrock Green in city league action. In a well contested game, Rockies came out winners in a final score of 5-5 to 2-2. Rockies ran into an early lead with scores from Jack Buckley and Noel Holland. With Mallow contesting every ball, the second half saw plenty of action with misses and scores from both sides.
On the night Rockies had great performances from Barry Forde at corner back, Sean Hurley at half back, Shane O Callaghan wing forward, and Sean O Callaghan and Cian Hurley in the forward line. Blackrock Green will play their final league game against Valley Rovers
U11 (12B Championship Final) Click here for pictures from the final
U11 League Blackrock Gold V Nemo
Neighbours Nemo travelled to Church Rd for this encounter last thursday night. Blackrock Gold started well when Michael O Halloran crashed home 2 goals in the first five minutes. Brian O Mahony and Kevin Green then both stepped up and added another goal each before Nemo could get into their stride. Andrew Kenneally, Dillon Daniels and Seamus Adams all worked hard throughout the match for Blackrock. Nemo rallied in the second half with Killian Coleman battling hard and full forward Eoin O Connell scored a lovely point. Brian O Mahony replied with a point for the Rockies, and Nemo scored another before Ciaran O Connell then got on the scoresheet for the Rockies. Nemo continued to fight but When Barry Grainger was switched from goal to the forward line and snatched a goal of his own, Blackrock ran out winners. Another good result for Blackrock against a hard working Nemo team. U11 League Blackrock Gold 2 - 6 Mayfield 2- 1
The sixth league game took the Rockies to Mayfield. Early scores from Brian O Mahony, Philip Buckley and a goal from Kevin Green settled Blackrock well. Mayfield were then awarded a penalty which they finished to the back of the net. In the second half Mayfield upped their game and contested every ball. Paul O Regan and Dillon Daniels were solid in holding Mayfield at bay while Barry Grainger and Patrick McDonagh were relentless in pursuit of scores. Blackrock were victorious again, but credit to Mayfield who never gave up. Final Score Blackrock 2 - 6 Mayfield 2- 1
U/12 B Championship Blackrock 2 - 6 St Vincents 0 -10
Blackrock 3 V St Vincents Our second Championship match was northside again this time against St Vincents. In a hugely enjoyable contest the Saints were first on the scoreboard with three unanswered points from frees. Ciaran Cormack then pointed Blackrocks first score. Blackrock backs were under huge pressure throughout this game, and Daire O'Brien was outstanding in defence. St Vincents pointed again before Blackrock pulled two back, one a point from play from Ryan Cantwell. Half time St Vincents 0-4 - Blackrock 0-3. From the restart Vincents free taker James Nagle punished every Blackrock indiscipline. However Brian O Mahony batted an incoming ball to the back of the net to put Blackrock 1 ahead. The saints recovered scoring two points before Liam O Sullivan got on the scoresheet with a well taken goal. Another St Vincents point and the score was level. Both teams hooked and blocked and played with huge intensity in this very exciting battle. Daniel O Mahonys puck outs aided by the wind were delivering more ball to the forwards and Michael O Hallorans' point along with a close in free from a tight angle taken very well by Martin O Farrell edged Blackrock ahead. At the whistle Blackrock were winners by 2 points. Final Score Blackrock 2 - 6 St Vincents 0 -10. James Nagle for St Vincents was outstanding throughout the game giving an unbelievable display of accuracy from frees.
U12 B Championship Qualifier Blackrock 3-6 Na Piarsaigh 3-4
Our first bite of championship hurling, took place in the lofty heights of Farranree in glorious sunshine, and with Na Piarsaigh the opposition, it was going to be an uphill struggle. Na Piarsaigh starting well rifling home 2 rockets in the first 8 minutes. Stunned by this, the rockies were slow to settle and failed to get into their stride. Na Piarsaigh tagged on another point to go 2 - 1up. A free from Ciaran Cormack resulted in our first score midway through the half. Na Piarsaigh kept the pressure on and it was end to end hurling, John Cashman defending furiously, before a point attempt from Ciaran Cormack dipped and ended up in the back of the net on the stroke of half time. Half time score Na Piarsaigh 2-1 Blackrock 1- 1. With the wind in second half, and the boys getting accustomed to the small pitch, it was all to play for. Na Piarsiagh however, stung the Rockies again with a early goal and 2 points to leave us trailing by 8 points. Martin O Farrell started the comeback with a goal, followed by a great point by Michael O Halloran. Ryan Cantwell who fought and chased every ball in the second half was rewarded with a point of his own. Martin O Farrell goaled again and Na Piarsaigh replied with a point. Michael O Halloran then stepped up to score the levelling point with 8 mins to go. 2 frees in the last five mins gave the Rockies some breathing space and a fantastic save by Daniel O Mahony allowed us to hang on for victory. A very exciting and well fought match between two hugely commited teams. Final Score Blackrock 3-6 Na Piarsaigh 3-4
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The Blackrock 1997 panel travelled to the Dermot McNulty Memorial Cup and Shield finals at the Na Fianna Hurling Club in Dublin on Saturday 27th October. Organised by Donal Buggy, this is truly a festival of hurling and a memorable day was had by all the Rockies. While they acquitted themselves well against some of the finest hurling teams in Ireland the emphasis was on having an enjoyable day and everyone getting a game. The positive experience of participating in this event will be of immense benefit to all the hurlers. Our thanks to our hosts, Na Fianna and to the parents and children who travelled, to Iarnrod Eireann and to the Blackrock organising committee under John Cormack.
Midleton Tournament October 2007 Under 10 success Pride of place this week must go to the under 10s who put in some fantastic displays to capture the James O'Brien Memorial Cup at the Midleton Blitz on Saturday 13th October. Captain John Cashman was a very proud Rocky delivering the O'Brien Cup to Church Road on Saturday evening. Tirnean Cremin, Seamus Adams and Darragh O'Callaghan put in fine performances.
Superleagues for 2007 (under 10/11) Click here for full details of the 2007 superleagues
Mick Cashman Cup
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Click here for Report on the Plate and Cup finals played on September 22nd
League Tables at the end of the league competition and fixtures for the Plate and Cup competitions
Mick Cashman Cup. Rockies 5 - 4 Sarsfields 3 - 8 Played at Church Rd Sat June 30th 2007 Young ten year old Rocky Noel Holland placed the sliotar on the sideline to tee up a side line cut. Then he proceeded to expertly split the posts from 30 metres to a huge round of applause from the amazed spectators. A few minutes later Aaron Myers of Sarsfields drove a powerful ball from 50 metres to the Blackrock net for a wonder goal. This Cashman Cup match played at Church Road on Saturday 30th June had some fine hurling with brilliant skills and stick work on display. Those who criticise the present state of underage hurling in Cork city should attend more games like this! Conor O'Brien at fullback for Blackrock along with Ciaran Cormack were outstanding. Up front Liam O'Sullivan and final goal hero Paul O'Regan also made a major contribution. For Sars, Kevin Crowley, James O'Leary and Kevin Cronin worked very hard throughout. Daniel O'Mahony in the Blackrock goal made some incredible saves from the hungry Sarsfields forwards as play went from end to end. The loud applause at the end was well merited by the two teams. In the second game the Blackrock team defeated the Sarsfields team with Martin O'Farrell contributing two goals and Simon Lougheed adding a goal and a point. The Mick Cashman Cup league stages involving almost 50 games is now concluding and the teams will be informed of the play off stages in September. League Table at June 23rd
League Table at June 16th
League Table at June 11th
League Table at May 26th
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 6
There were two games down for decision on Saturday 23rd in the Mick Cashman Cup. Blackrock under 10s lost out to a very strong Eire Og team in the first game while the Rockies and Bishopstown played out a thrilling draw in the second game. All outstanding games should now be completed as soon as possible as the summer break is coming up. The games will resume in September with the finals down for decision on Saturday 22nd September
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 5 The Rockies and Blackrock teams (1997 panels) played Sarsfields and Glanmire under 10s in two Mick Cashman Cup games at Church Road on the Bank Holiday Saturday. The home teams came out just ahead in tight contests. It is a great tribute to the participating clubs that the hurling matches and competition itself are run off so well and for that the organising committee would like to thank Douglas, St Finbarrs, Bishopstown, Eire Og and Sarsfields. Already over 30 games have been played and all under 10 hurlers in the six clubs have been very active with regular weekly matches.
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 4 Match The Blackrock under 10 teams paid a visit to St Finbarrs Hurling Club on Saturday 12th May to play matches in the Mick Cashman Cup. Two great games ensued in which almost 80 young hurlers participated. Blackrock had a very narrow victory over the Barrs on the scoreline of 2 - 2 to 1 - 2. There was little or nothing between the sides throughout the game and it could have gone either way right to the end. Simon Lougheed, Andrew Kenneally, Patrick McDonagh and Jack Twomey hurled really well. The Barrs had fine hurlers in Shane McCarthy, Michael Shinnick, Christopher Coleman, Sean O'Leary and Denis Morris. Two late Rocky goals gave them the points in the second fixture on the scoreline of 4 - 2 to 2 - 3 in another great game. The Rockies had excellent performers in Daniel O'Mahony, Eoin O'Sullivan, Sean Adams and John Boylan. Shane Cox, Corey Buckley, Nathan Holland and Mark Griffin caught the eye for St Finbarrs. Our thanks once again to Diarmuid Hurley of St Finbarrs for organising the games in such an impressive manner.
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 3 Match Blackrock 4 - 3 The Rockies 5 - 0 This was an absolute cracker! When Liam O'Sullivan for the Rockies squeezed in the final goal with time up, it brought the curtain down on an outstanding game. Ciaran Cormack tried for a long range point with the final shot but it tailed agonisingly wide. Blackrock had heroic performers in Ryan Cantwell at centre field and Philip Buckley in the backs. Cian Daly chipped in with two goals, while Niall Casey added a goal. Martin O'Farrell with 1 - 2 had a great game and Michael O'Halloran who scored a great long range point put in a good mornings work. The Rockies with Jack Buckley at centre field matched Blackrock in every facet of hurling skills. Ciaran Cormack with three goals and lengthy striking is a joy to watch. Josh Calder Potts and the twins Conor and Dara O'Brien worked hard all the way through while Kevin Green was delighted with his lovely goal. The game finished in great excitement as both sides strove for the Church Road bragging rights. However when Ciaran Cormack's final mighty effort just failed referee Bobby Thornhill called a halt to the proceedings and both teams left the field to a great ovation from the very large crowd. The teams travel to Togher on Saturday 12th May to play St. Finbarrs and the Barrs at 11.30 in the fourth round of the Mick Cashman Cup. All players are to report to Church Road at 10am.
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 2 Match
On Saturday 28th, the two Church Road sides played the Douglas Greens and Douglas Blacks in the Mick Cashman Cup with the honours shared in the games. Highlight of the morning was an outstanding goal keeping display by Daniel O'Mahony for the Rockies whose saves drew huge rounds of applause from the assembled crowd. Definitely a player to watch! James Downey, John Boylan and Paul O'Regan also played well for the Rockies. Daniel Jack Twomey, Stephen Cotter, Simon Lougheed and Oisin Wedel were brilliant for Blackrock.
Report from Rockies and Blackrock Teams Round 1 Match The St. Finbarrs under 10 teams visited Church Road on Saturday 21st April to launch the 2007 Mick Cashman Cup games. After two cracking games witnessed by a very appreciative crowd, the Blackrock teams edged ahead to grab the league points. For the Rockies, Noel Holland, Liam O'Sullivan, Barry Grainger and Conor O'Brien were outstanding. The Barrs had skilled hurlers in Conor Dennehy (goalie) Shane Hurley, John Buttimer, Daire O'Sullivan and Luke Lombardi. Blackrock players such as Adrian Daly, Michael O'Halloran, Niall Casey and Cian Daly gave great displays. St.Finbarrs stars of the future were Stephen Sherlock (a cousin of Wayne's) Eoghan O'Sullivan, Billy Hennessy and Allissio Bagattin in goal. Our thanks to Diarmuid Hurley of St. Finbarrs Hurling Club for two fine games.
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8/9 Superleagues 2006
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May 2006
Visit by Na Fianna A huge contingent of mentors, players and parents from the Na Fianna arrived for a series of games organised by Donal Buggy and John Cormack.
After a fantastic days hurling a huge catering operation swung into action to feed the visitors.
We would like to thank everyone with Na Fianna, and the Blackrock players, mentors and especially the Blackrock parents who provided the catering for the afternoon.
Everyone did a brilliant job! Well done.
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April 2006
Visit to Erin's Own U-9's . Almost 50 nine year old Rockies descended on Glounthaune on Saturday to play Erin's Own in series of friendlies on April . After some great hurling in which every youngster got a game, the honours were shared. Our thanks to the Erin's Own club for their kind invitation and especially to Joe O'Callaghan, Emmet Guest and Paddy Twomey
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U8/9 Superleagues 2005
Blackrock Hawks with their Coaches Jim Cashman and Jimmy Brohan Click here for full details of the Superleagues 2005
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