ROBE ROCKETS

Merry Christmas to all

As the end of the year draws near Ballinrobe GAA would like to wish all our players, coaches, supporters, parents and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. During the Festive season we have some social events taking place and invite you all to come along. Our first event is on St Stephen’s Day when North Ballinrobe takes on South Ballinrobe in the battle of the Town in Flanagan Park at 12pm. Tea and sandwiches served after the match and join us after for a few sociables in Biggins Bar.  On New Year’s Eve we invite you to join us for a Club night in Flannery’s Bar and Bistro from 9.30pm to ring in 2019. Drinks, finger food, music and lots of laughs promised. Hope to see you all there. Finally many, many thanks to each and every one for all their dedication, support and commitment throughout 2018. We look forward to 2019. Nollaig Shona Duit.

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Robe Rocket Presentation

Our Club Season concluded last Sunday with our annual Robe Rockets Presentation 🏐🚀🏐. Evan O’Brien was our Guest of Honour and was a big hit with the Rockets. Evan presented each Robe Rocket with a Certificate of Achievement and all received a Selection box and Club water bottle. Well done to all our Robe Rockets on another great year. Thanks to our Coaches for all their hard work and dedication throughout 2018. Enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2019  If you would like a copy of your child’s photo with Evan please email ballinroberoberockets@gmail.com. U6 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with their Coaches and Evan O’Brien U8 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with their Coaches and Evan O’Brien U8 Robe Rockets 2018  U10 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with Evan O’Brien and their Coaches 

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U10 Boys Pella Cup and Shield Finals

Last night the ‘Martin Flannery Cup’ was presented for the first time to the winners of the U10 Boys Winter Pella League. We would like to thank the Flannery Family for allowing us the privilege to honour a great Club Man. Well done to all our U10 Boys who took part in our Pella Winter League. Over the last 5 weeks we have been treated to wonderful displays of skill, determination, great Team work and all played in good spirits. Our Cup and Shield Finals last night were highly entertaining with only a point separating the Teams in the Shield Final. Congrats to Team A and Ollie Heneghan, Coach who won the Martin Flannery Cup and and Team C and Andy Walsh, Coach who won the Shield. Thanks to all our Coaches for all their encouragement and effort in preparing their teams for Pella. We look forward to 2019 #Thefutureisbright. The Flannery Family and U10 Martin Flannery Cup Winners U10 Winter Pella Shield Winners 

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U8 and U10 Winter Pella

Our Robe Rocket U8 and U10’s are now half way through their Pella Winter League 🏐🚀🏐. Its all to play for this Friday for our U10’s as they play the last match in Pool stage to see who makes the Cup and Shield Semi Finals. Well done to all involved Pella Games Ltd.#starsofthefuture #thewinterwontstopus U10 Boys Pella Winter Teams 2018   U8 Girls and Boys Pella Winter Teams 2018    

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U10 Pella League

Our U10 Boys Pella starts on Friday 19th October in the Lakeside Sports and Fitness Centre. Please consult team sheet and schedule to determine what time your  son will be playing each week as times will change each week. Each team has been assigned a coach to help to develop players confidence, skills and encourage Team spirit each week. Time: Pella Games will start at 6.30pm  with last match at 8pm. Each Game will last 30 mins so please arrive 10 mins before your match. Price: €10 for the 5 weeks payable on Friday 19th October. Please note there will be NO Match on Friday 26th October. Player drop off and collection: Games must start and finish on time to facilitate the four games in the allotted two hours. Players please arrive 10 minutes before throw in time. After the match players will be ready to be collected 40 minutes later. Changes to viewing area: Please note due to changes in the layout of the Lakeside Gym upstairs the viewing of matches will be restricted as there is a very limited viewing area and NO Children are allowed upstairs.  You can still view the matches in the hall. We thank you  for your cooperation with this matter. If your  son cannot attend, please text David on 0868598144 so that we can arrange a substitute if necessary. Please bring water and Gum shield U10 Pella Teams   Match Times

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U8 Girls and Boys Pella

Our U8 Girls and Boys Pella starts on Saturday 20th October in the Lakeside Sports and Fitness Centre. Please consult team sheet and schedule to determine what time your daughter or son will be playing each week as times will change each week. Each team has been assigned a coach to help to develop players confidence, skills and encourage Team spirit each week. Time: Pella Games will start at 9am and finish by 11am. Each Game will last 30 mins so please arrive 10 mins before your match. Price: €12 for the 6 weeks payable on Saturday 20th October. Player drop off and collection: Games must start and finish on time to facilitate the four games in the allotted two hours. Players please arrive 10 minutes before throw in time. After the match players will be ready to be collected 40 minutes later. Changes to viewing area: Please note due to changes in the layout of the Lakeside Gym upstairs the viewing of matches will be restricted as there is a very limited viewing area and NO Children are now allowed upstairs.  You can still view the matches in the hall. We thank you  for your cooperation with this matter. If your daughter or son cannot attend, please text Colm on 0879913684 so that we can arrange a substitute if necessary. Please bring water and Gum shield   Pella Teams Match Times

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Results of U10/12 Street League 2018

Well done to all our U10 and U12 Boys who took part in our first ever Street League. On a sunny Autumn afternoon, 8 teams with 70 boys played nearly 3 hours of football all representing the area they live. We were treated to wonderful displays of skill, Team work, pure determination and we even had extra time in the Cup Final between Mayo and Donegal. We wish to thank all those who helped with the planning, organisation and running of the day both on and off the pitch. On behalf of the Club we would especially like to thank Colm Jennings, Coaching Officer, Des May, U12 Coach and David Conway U10 Coach for making this idea a reality. Congrats to Donegal winners of the Cup and Kildare who won the Plate. Apologies to Mayo and Tyrone as no team photo to post #Thefutureisbright #prideofthetown Monaghan Kerry Kildare Galway Donegal Dublin Team Results from the Day         Donegal, Street League Cup Winners 2018 pictured with Des May, Coach and Evan O’Brien Kildare, Street League Plate Winners 2018 pictured with Declan O’Connor, Coach and Evan O’Brien

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U10/12 Street League 2018

Our first ever U10/12 Ballinrobe GAA Street league takes place this Sunday afternoon with local pride to play for. We invite Parents, Club members and supporters to come to Flanagan Park after the Minor League Final to show your support to these youngsters. We have 70 players taking part. All Teams are made up of U10 and U12’s with rules being explained on the day and enforced to ensure its fair to all age groups participating. Each Team will play 3 matches in the Qualifying stages, with all Teams progressing to Semi Final stage of either the Plate or Cup followed by the respective Finals. We hope that each player will enjoy what promises to be a fun filled sporting afternoon. We ask that your son be at the pitch for 2pm for their Team talk as throw in will be 2.30pm sharp, please wear Club gear, dress for the weather and remember the Gumshield and gloves. Each Team has been allocated a County from this years All Ireland Super 8 Teams (we included Mayo at Roscommon’s expense) and have a designated Coach for the afternoon. All games will start and finish on Hooter and we will be operating a silent side line for the Coaches on the day. All games will be 20 minutes, 10 mins per half with a small break in between matches There will be a shop on the day with all money raised going to purchase Pella goals for the Club. Please come along to watch our future club stars   Click below to enlarge…  Street League Teams     Match Schedule    

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U6 Debut Day 2018

Our U6’s had their Debut Day with a match against Castlebar Mitchels earlier this month. Our U6’s were welcomed onto the pitch as is tradition in Rockets by members of the U8 and U10 Rockets with the entrance music to welcome all teams provided by Croke Park, it set the scene of what was a memorable day for these young girls and boys. As a memento of the day each child received a medal to remember the first day they put on the Ballinrobe jersey.   From us all in Robe Rockets we would like to thank the U6 Castlebar Mitchels for being part of our Debut Day. Thanks to all involved, on and off the pitch who made the day run smoothly. Special thanks to Sarah Gibbons Songbirds Yummy Treats for the delicious cakes and to Danny McHugh Supermacs Claremorris Ballinrobe Ballindine for kindly providing Pizza to fuel our Rockets after their match and of course to our U6’s the stars of the day and their Coaches for passing on the skills to these young Rockets #thefutureisbright.   Welcome to Flanagan Park Our U6 Robe Rockets 2018 Our U6’s with their Coaches 

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U10 Boys South Mayo Fun Blitz

By Annette Conway, PRO Robe Rockets Well done to our U10 Boys who participated in the South Mayo Gaa Fun Blitz in Mac Hale Park today. Great skill, determination and Team work on display throughout and our Coaches even managed to keep silent on the side-line. Thanks to all the Coaches, Parents, Evan O’Brien and Oran O’Malley, from our Senior Team for coming down to encourage the lads. A special mention to Kieran Kilkenny, Mayo Coaching Officer and all in South Mayo GAA who organised a wonderful day #thefutureisbright .  

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