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Rockies McKeever portal open for Christmas delivery
Date Sep 30th 2023
*Rockies McKeever portal open for Christmas delivery*
The portal is open until October 14th at the link below. McKeever will deliver to your door (no pickup needed from the club)
https://portaleur.myshopify.com/collections/blackrock-hurling-10462
Delighted to debut our new senior jersey on Sunday courtesy of McKeeverSports
Date Sep 16th 2023
Delighted to debut our new senior jersey on Sunday courtesy of McKeeverSports
Look carefully and you will notice a tribute to our famous teams of the 1970s with the 3 years of our All Ireland victories on the collar and ‘Laochra na Seachtóidí’ on the sleeve.
We are 140 years old
Date: Aug 16th 2023
Blackrock National Hurling Club is 140 years old this week. A glorious past behind us and an exciting future ahead. Many great people have built our club and we are grateful to everyone who has made us who we are. We’ll celebrate this milestone later in the year. Rockies Abú!
Mahon Point Shopping Centre Rockies Golf Classic
at Monkstown Golf Club
The Annual "Rockies Golf Classic" is a long-running event that takes place at Monkstown Golf Club, which is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Cork and was recently awarded the "2023 Munster Parkland Course of the year" by Golfers Guide Ireland.
This year’s event will take place over 2 days on August 31st and September 1st. Support for this event has increase significantly over the past few years and this year’s event will be the first that a title sponsor will be associated with it. The ‘Rockies’ are delighted to welcome Mahon Point Shopping Centre as the title sponsor for this event for 2023 and 2024.
Speaking at the recent launch of the event at Mahon Point Shipping Centre, the Centre Director, Justin Young stated: “We are delighted to support The Rockies by sponsoring this Golf Classic which will help earn much needed funds for the club. Many of their players and supporters are also customers of our Centre so it is a nice way for us to assist the good work they do in our local community.”
For anyone who is interested in participating in this fantastic event, please contact Donal Downey (email: downey.donal@gmail.com WhatsApp: 0871250710 )
Street Leagues 2023
Date: June 25th 2023
What a fantastic day for the Street Leagues finals with over 350 children from U 7 -U 12 playing . A huge thank you to all who helped out presenting cups, we appreciate your support ! Thanks also to our brilliant MC Nicky for keeping the show on the road
Rockies Summer Camp
Date: August 8th to 11th 2023
Our Rockies Summer Camp August 8th to 11th 2023 is now open for bookings!
The camp is open to boys & girls ages 5-12 and is a great week of fun, hurling and games with friends
Register online at this link
https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Blackrock%20National%20Hurling%20Club
50 Year Anniversary Book
Date: May 20th 2023
50 Year Anniversary Book documenting the 1971 Cork County Senior Hurling Championship and other interesting facts about The Rockies. Copies available @ €11.00 each from Roger @ 087-2944821.
The Derry Quest
Date: May 5th 2023
The Derry Quest will take place this June Bank Holiday weekend. Please support as Mick and Nigel make the epic journey from Blackrock to Derry to raise funds for our underage teams playing Na Magha.
Senior and Intermediate Captains 2023
Date April 25th 2023
Congratulations to our Senior and Intermediate Captains for 2023. Senior Joint Captains - Kevin O'Keeffe and Niall Cashman. Intermediate Joint Captains - Eoin O'Farrell and Luke O'Donovan.
George Made it at Last
Date: March 5th 2023
George Hatchell resumed his Inter-County Hurling career when he lined out with Wexford at Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday last. Despite his best efforts Wexford lost.
Rebels Bounty
Date: Feb 2023
The Rebels Bounty for 2023 is now up and running with a prize fund of €500,000 and hundreds of chances to win over the year.
The draw plays a vital role in funding, not only our inter county teams, but with over 80% of the revenue going back to clubs it also plays a significant role in sustaining and financing the club.
*Entries cost €100* (or 10 payments of €10) and once the club reaches the threshold of 100 tickets all subsequent revenue goes to the club.
You can enter at the link below, through your coach or a member of the hurling committee.
Remember to choose *Blackrock* as your club when you enter.
*Your support for the club is as always truly and greatly appreciated.*
https://rebelsbounty.ergogroup.ie/prod/rebelsbounty/join-draw
Second Hand Rockies Hurling Gear
Date: Feb 2023
If you have any second hand Rockies Hurling drop it into us during February.
We will then put all the collected gear for sale during March.
You pay whatever you think is appropriate and all proceeds will go to Cork
@SimonCommunity
Fr Der Leahy celebrates 70 years of Priesthood
Date: Jan 24th 2023
Blackrock and St Michaels came together to acknowledge that achievement and make presentations to Fr Der in the hurling club
click here for Photos
New Articles written by Peter Devine on the Club's History
Date: Jan 2023
Peter has added 2 articles to the History section of the website. They give a fascinating insight to the foundation of the Club and its early history. The periods covered are 1883- 1888 and 1888-1899.
Archive Photos from 1978 All Ireland Club Semi Final in Derry
Date Jan 2023
Noel Coughlan has just given us photographs from the Senior Team in Derry for the 1978 all-Ireland club Semi final. See for these great photos
Sudanese Association of Cork
Date Jan 2023
We got a nice gift from the Sudanese Association of Cork, who held their Annual Sports & Social Day in Church Road today. It’s always lovely to have you over in the club!
Senior Hurling Management for 2023.
Date Jan 5th 2023
We would like to welcome Jamie Harrington as our Senior Hurling Manager for 2023. Jamie will be joined in his role by Trevor O'Keeffe, Shane Stapleton as Coaches with Eddie O'Sullivan as Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Selectors & Backroom team for the Senior and Intermediate Teams for the year are John Cormack, Colin O'Leary, Dave O'Shea, Mick O'Leary, Aidan O'Leary, Conor Hurley, and Tony O'Sullivan. We wish Jamie and the Team the very best of luck in 2023. Rockies Abu!
KEN DOHERTY & JIMMY WHITE
Date Jan 3rd 2023
Fantastic night in Church Road where Ken and Jimmy entertained a large crowd with Snooker at its finest including a 100+ break by Jimmy and some brilliant stories from Ken recalling his world Championship win in 1997.
Click here for photos by George Hatchell
KEN DOHERTY & JIMMY WHITE
Date: Jan 3rd 2023
We are delighted to host Snooker Legends KEN DOHERTY & JIMMY WHITE.
Tickets are now available for this highly anticipated showpiece, with both standard & VIP options including early entry,a meet & greet with the players, photo with the World Trophy, food and priority seating.
The ideal Xmas Present.
Tickets -
County Championship Draws 2023
Date: Dec 2022
Co-Op Superstores County Championship Draws 2023 Senior to Intermediate A
December Rebels Bounty Clubs Draw
Date: Dec 12th 2022
Jim Hanley was the Lucky winner of first prize in the December Rebels Bounty Clubs Draw
Jim was presented with his cheque for Eur 100 000 By County Board Chairman Marc Sheehan also in attendance was Eamonn O Donoghue Seller of winning Ticket, Blackrock draw Co-Ordinator Tom Riordan, Frank Murphy Executive Chairman, Roger Ryan PR Committee, Brian Smith Club Vice Chairman and Facilities Manager, and Conor Counihan Cork GAA Rebels Bounty Co Ordinator
Colum Hatchell nominated to become Irish Ambassador to Chile, Ecuador & Peru in 2023
Date: December 2022
A proud day for the Hatchell family with the announcement George's Colum has been nominated to become Irish Ambassador to Chile, Ecuador & Peru in 2023. Congratulation on this wonderful achievement.
Christmas Trees
Date: December 1st 2022
Christmas trees will be on sale from Thursday 1st December in Blackrock hurling club car
park from 3pm.
This year, the club is selling them directly, so all profits go straight
to Hurling club activities in the New Year!!!
Reardan's All-star Hurling Team
Date: November 7th 2022
Congratulations to Gavin Connolly, John Cashman, Cathal Cormack and Robbie Cotter on their selection in this years All-Star Awards
County Final Fund
Date: November 1, 2022
A massive thankyou to everyone who supported the fund
County Final Press Night
Date: Oct 3rd 2022
Press night held at Church Rd, on Monday Oct 3rd
Photos in Gallery
County Final Fund
Date: Sep 29th 2022
Our Chairman has launched a fundraiser for the 2022 Senior County Final
Read More
Get your Rockies Gear for Christmas
Last Online Orders Sunday 2nd October, for Collection in December
Rockies 2022 Annual Golf Classic
Date: Sept 1st and 2nd 2022
Click on this link for a review of the day, written by Roger .
See photos of the day in our Photo Gallery
U13 V Abbeyside
Date: Aug 28th 2022
Our U13s had a great match in the club this morning with Abbeyside.
Best of luck for the rest of the season @AbbeycourtyGAA1
and we hope to see you soon!!
Cork Senior Hurling Management Team
Date Aug: 2022
Cork Senior Hurling Management Team
Congratulations to Wayne Sherlock on being named as part of the Cork Senior Hurling Management Team for 2023.
U17 League Shield Final
Date: July 11th 2022
U17 League Shield Final. Blackrock 2-15, Nemo Rangers 1-10.
Congrats to our U17 team who defeated Nemo on Saturday night in the Div 1 Shield. A great panel effort was key to this victory as The Rockies overcame a fancied Nemo side with style. The notable workrate of each and every player on the pitch was a joy to behold and this team clearly had set out their stall not to be defeated in sweltering conditions out in Nemo. While the headline must go to Fionn O'Keeffe (son of former senior Brian) who grabbed 2-2, it really was a team effort throughout the pitch. This is a significant victory for a team who were yet to taste success in underage hurling but great credit must go to them for their willingness to learn, improve and work hard which ultimately led to their first piece of silverware. Next up is the County Championship where this team will be hoping to make their mark. Well done lads
see Photo Gallery for photos courtesy of George Hatchell
Westlife Gigs
Date: Aug 2022
Our Clubhouse Garden will be open for the upcoming Westlife gigs, so why not pop in!!! Live music also in the Club on Friday and Saturday night!!! Hope to see you over here!!!
U10 at Pairc Ui Rinn
Date: Aug 2022
Our U10s have had a very busy and successful season so far, and on Saturday night they made their Páirc Uí Rinn debuts vs
@the_Barrs
. Well done lads!!!
Cork Camogie All-Ireland 2022
Date: Aug 4th 2022
Good luck to Blackrock players; Hayley, Katelyn & Michelle and Sarah on the Backroom Team, and all the players and management of both Cork teams playing in the All Ireland Finals on Sunday
Affidea Renew Sponsorship
Date: July 13th 2022
We are delighted to announce that @AffideaIreland have extended their sponsorship with the club!
They have been strong partners of the Rockies since 2019 including our County Championship winning year of 2020.
In this time, they have also built their ExpressCare service at their Elysian clinic which provides a great and immediate service to the people of Cork.
We look forward to continuing the partnership & hopefully will celebrate success again together in the upcoming championship.
Blackrock Village Festival July 16th 2022
Date: July 16th 2022
Great to see so many of our young Rockies out at the Blackrock Village Festival today!!! 💚💛
Well done to @CllrDesCahil , @jimxcomet and all the other organisers, it was a really wonderful festival, and the weather was just perfect!!!
Street League finals 2022
Date: June 11th 2022
Great finals day last Saturday - Huge Crowds watched great hurling action from our academy stars.
Foot Solutions Sponsor Jerseys for Junior Teams
Date: June 2022
Huge thanks to @FootSolCork for sponsoring the Blackrock Junior Hurling Team.
Based in Cork City Centre, Foot Solutions provide specialised care for all your footwear needs, helping customers to have pain free feet everyday!
Micks Derry Quest.
Date: June Weekend 2022
And they're off. Great to see some young Rockies out to wave Mick and his support crew off as they begin The Derry Quest. You can follow Micks progress at the following link: https://t.co/i9GPmFIX9j
Donate to the fundraiser at this link:
Seán Mellon Festival of Hurling
Date: June 4th 2022
Well done to Dunloy GAC for a great victory today in the Seán Mellon Festival of Hurling in @NaMaghaCLG.
A massive well done and thanks to our great friends in Na Magha CLG. A superb tournament lads, a real club effort, and we were honoured to take part in it.
Thanks for the hospitality shown all weekend, for the beautiful presentation, and for running such an excellent tournament. Seán Mellon would have been very proud this weekend.
Read about how the relationship between Blackrock and na Magha developed and flourished over the years
Read More
Junior Team in Clane Co. Kildare
Date: June 4th 2022
Junior team participated in the John Reidy Memorial Hurling Tournament hosted by Clane GAA, Kildare.
We played teams from Kildare, Tipperary and Mayo.
The tournament was well organized and certainly enjoyed by the team. Thanks to Clane for the invite and to Chris Bonus, a Rockie now living in and playing with Clane
details at https://www.clanegaa.ie/articles/68602
Mick Cashman Cup
Date: May 28th 2022
The 2022 Cashman Cup Finals took place May 28th with teams from The Barrs, Blarney GAA, Watergrasshill GAA, Youghal GAA, Eire Og GAA, Carrigtwohill GAA & Glen Rovers to Church Road.
Well done to the 2012 coaches for such a well run tournament, and to all who helped out. Also thanks to our Cashman Cup Sponsors @AtlanticFlight and to our Academy Sponsors Cogan's Toyota for supporting our young Rockies.
Conor Hurley
May: 2022
The management committee and the hurling club committee would jointly like to express their appreciation and best wishes to Conor Hurley, who is leaving the club to take up a new challenge in the private sector.
Wisetek donation to Senior Team
Date: May 2022
Wisetek Store, the e-commerce site of Wisetek has donated premium refurbished devices to Blackrock Hurling Club to support our senior hurlers' analysis team.
Explore the Wisetek Store here: Wisetek Store
Fanzone
Date: 27th April 2022
Bus Parking available at The Rockies Fanzone Thursday & Friday for the Ed Sheeran concert in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Live music in the car park from 4pm. Toilets, food etc. available to the public.
10 minute walk to the stadium. Relax before heading to see Ed down the Pairc
