Race Night fundraiser set for date in new year

Our Race Night fundraiser is gathering momentum with a lot of sponsors and supporters already in place for what promises to be great craic and will go a long way to helping us make big upgrades to our facilities.

Due to the volume of work that has already gone into the event and its potential to be a huge night, the decision has been taken to find a new date early in 2025 to ensure we maximise its success!

Once a date is confirmed, tickets will be released in due course. They will include a meal and entry to the six races which each have prizes on offer.

To this end, the organising team have already received several pledges of sponsorship from local businesses and are also welcoming offers for spot/raffle prizes.

If you know someone who would like to offer further items, contact organisers Fraser Morris (+353 87 413 2316), Scott Crombie (+353 87 610 4370) and Heather Bowen (+87 779 1375).

Pitch development project gets sports capital boost

As you will know, our application for a Sports Council grant was recently deemed invalid but the club submitted a vigorous appeal on the grounds that it clearly had put in place a strategy to have sufficient funds to complete the works were it to receive funding under the grants scheme.

We are delighted to announce that our appeal has been successful and consequently the club has been awarded €145k towards the costs of our new pitch development in summer 2025.

When the specific details of our case were made known directly to the Minister, Catherine Martin, she fully supported our position and personally ensured that a fair and very satisfactory outcome was secured for the club. We are very grateful to the Minister for her help.

While this grant happily ensures financially that we can proceed with the works, we still need to reach our sinking fund €50k) and member fundraising (€50k) targets.

If you have any queries please contact either of the undersigned.

Roger West, Club President and Bernie Keogh, Club Manager

Young Rovers star for Leinster underage sides

Laura Keogh and Pippa Beatty won interpro gold with the Leinster Under-16s as they defeated Ulster in the competition’s final this month with Pippa netting in the victory!

On the boys side, it was silver medals all round at U-18 and 16 level as they were pipped to the title despite defeating Ulster at both levels this month. Harry Glennon and Sam Rothwell were with the U-18s while Jonah Nathan, Louis Rothwell, Simon Montgomery, Josh Kelly and Harry Grainger were involved with the U-16s this season.

The club is so proud of your incredible efforts this season!

Philip Odlum – RIP

With great regret, we must inform you of the passing of Philip Odlum, long time member  of Three Rock who always enjoyed his hockey and the company of his team mates.  

We pass our condolences to Kristina and his immediate and wider family in the club.  His funeral is at 10.30 tomorrow in Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh.

Six Rovers star at Masters World Cup in South Africa

The Irish Masters Over-65 side finished in seventh place overall at the World Cup in South Africa this morning, concluding with an amicable 2-2 draw (and subsequent shoot-out success) against the host nation.

The squad had a big Three Rock Rovers feel to it with William and Rob Haughton, Carl Collings and club president Roger West excelling on the field with Cedric Christie managing the side.

Over the course of the 10-day competition, they also picked up wins over Italy and the USA and a draw with Belgium with Rob snagging a couple of goals and Willie scoring in their draw with South Africa.

At Over-70 level, Stuart Switzer captained the Irish team that finished in eighth place overall, earning his 100th Masters cap during the competition.