Rockwell/Rosegreen Under 16’s are preparing for the beginning of the Under 16B Hurling Championship with their first match scheduled for the 10th of July against Arravale Rovers. Rockwell/Rosegreen will compete with Arravale Rovers, Clonoulty/Rossmore, Emly/Treacys and Lattin/Aherlow. In preparation they played a challenge game against Knockmealdown Gaels in New Inn on the 24th of June. This was a close game with Rockwell/Rosegreen eventually coming out on top by a few points. They will play a number of other challenge games in the next two weeks before the championship begins.

Well done to Tom Tobin who was part of the Tipperary Under 15 Football team who played Westmeath in a challenge on Saturday the 24th of June. Tipperary ran out winners on the day with Tom playing his part in the victory.

The Under 16 County Long Puck final took place on the 10th day of June in BikePark Ireland, Ballingarry, Roscrea. Five contestants competed in the Under 16 final including Christopher Geraghty. Weather conditions on the day were blustery making the Long Puck competition challenging. All participants pucked the sliotar across the rough terrain as far as they could, with Ryan Renehan from Cappawhite coming out the eventual winner, followed by Rory O’ Donovan of Eire Og Nenagh and Christopher Geraghty, Rosegreen. There was very little between the participants. Well done to all involved for an excellent competition in a scenic setting. Ryan Renehan went on to represent Tipperary in the Munster Long Puck competition in the Burren, Co. Clare, a competition which he won and he will go on to represent Munster in the All Ireland.

Rockwell/Rosegreen Under 14’s travelled to Bishopstown in Cork on Saturday the 17th of June to compete in the Munster Provincial Hurling Féile. They played three games there against Ahane, Bishopstown and Sliabh Rua winning one and losing narrowly in two. This was a great experience for all of the players and an enjoyable day, sincere thanks to Bishopstown for their hospitality on the day and allowing other Clubs participate in the Féile weekend. This group of players are now preparing for the Under 14B Hurling Championship where they will compete with Arravale Rovers, Lattin/Aherlow and Cashel King Cormacs. Their first game is scheduled for the 6th of July where they will play Arravale Rovers.

Rockwell/Rosegreen’s Under 13’s entered the Carmel Macken Challenge Tournament organised by Ballyporeen/Skeheenarinky Juvenile GAA Club. This is a Football Tournament with two groups including teams from Ardfinnan, Ballyclerihan, Knockmealdown Gaels, Ballylanders, Ballyporeen, Galtee Gaels and Mitchelstown. Their first game was played on Monday the 19th of June in Ardfinnan against Ardfinnan. This was a competitive game refereed by Derek O’ Mahony. Rockwell/Rosegreen were competitive throughout but Ardfinnan scored two late goals to run out winners on a scoreline of 5-11 to 4-4. Rockwell/Rosegreen look forward to other games in this competition in the latter end of the year.

Rockwell/Rosegreen’s first Under 12 team have been busy in the last few weeks between matches and training. They have played two games to date in the Under 12B Hurling Championship, but unfortunately neither result went their way. On the 12th of June they played Arravale Rovers in New Inn in their first match. Mark Jordan was in charge of this encounter and Rockwell/Rosegreen were ahead at half time. Arravale Rovers managed to get their noses in front towards the end of the game and eventually won the game on a scoreline of 2-12 to 4-4. On the 22nd of June they played Lattin/Aherlow in Lattin. On this occasion Lattin/Aherlow proved too strong, Rockwell/Rosegreen conceded some early goals and found it hard to recover with Lattin/Aherlow running out convincing winners on a scoreline of 4-3 to 0-3. Rockwell/Rosegreen go on to play Eire Og, Anacarthy in the next round of the Championship.

Rockwell/Rosegreen’s third Under 12 team have also played two games in the E/F competition. This team made up of players from the Rosegreen side of the amalgamation played Cappawhite Gaels in Cappawhite on the 15th day of June. Rockwell/Rosegreen ran out winners on a scoreline of 5 scores to 3 scores after a competitive match. On the 22nd of June this team played Knockavilla/Donaskeigh Kickhams in Rosegreen and at half time the sides were all square. Towards the end of the second half Kickhams gained the upper hand and ran out winners. Well done to this squad of players who are improving with every game and they look forward to more games in the West Tipperary E/F competition.

The Cúl Camp is all set to take place in Rosegreen from the 10th to the 14th of July. Those interested in participating should register online before Friday the 30th day of June.

Rosegreen Juvenile GAA Club held two fundraisers in the past few weeks. On Saturday the 3rd of June a Bag Pack was held in SuperValu, Cashel. Thanks very much to the management and staff at SuperValu for allowing Rosegreen GAA bag pack in their store. Over the weekend of 24th/25th of June the annual Church Gate Collection took place at masses in Rosegreen and Cashel. Both fundraisers were extremely successful with much needed funds raised for the Club. A special word of thanks to those volunteers who bagpacked in SuperValu and collected at the various masses giving freely of their time.