Steady progress
With the honeymoon period now well and truly over, Monaghan's newest club is plugging away, determined to establish itself as more than a fleeting sensation. Fergal O'Hanlons made definite progress in 2006, winning competitive adult games for the first time and giving a decent account of themselves in the all-county JFC. And the defiant message from the county town outfit is that there's plenty more where that came from!

The Curate's Egg
Colin McAree made his mark on the 2003 Monaghan JFC decider by scoring a point in his side's 0-12 to 0-9 win over Cremartin. What followed in the subsequent 12 months has, he says, left an even more indeliable mark on him.

Harps play it again
2003 proved to be a blue riband year for Monaghan Harps as they hit all the high notes to win the JFC title. The club's all-conquering campaign was the proverbial rollercoaster ride as Kevin Carney recalls

Time to stand up and be counted - McAleer
Player of the Year in 2001, Monaghan Harps stalwart Gary McAleer feels that he didn't produce his best stuff in 2002. But then again neither did the county town side as a whole. Kevin Carney reports

Successful Under 16s'
After the success of last year, this panel of players were keen for the New Year to start. A new objective of an U16 double and the fact that the Francie Connolly Cup would be part of it, was just the incentive required to help them work, to produce their best.

Reserve team
This season started in early April with the team having a narrow one-point victory over Inniskeen away, the manner in which the team earned this result, through endeavour and application was to be shown time and time again during the year.

Under 13 Division 1- Kilpatrick Cup
The Kilpatrick Competition started at the end of August and finished in the last week of October.

Adopted Son
In reflecting on his days with the Harps, Hugh Kearns conjures up a picture of great, enjoyable times. The bonhomie which existed within the club some half a century ago was magical, he suggests, and he takes immense pride in saying that he enjoyed every moment of his football career with the county town club.

Record busters
Training for the U12 Conlon Cup team started in mid February and concluded on the twenty first of July at Aghabog when Monaghan Harps played Rockcorry in the final of this competition.

Harps put Coyle Cup back to back
When journalist Kevin Carney reviewed Monaghan Harps Coyle Cup success in the much-coveted U12 competition in 2000 for the Monaghan GAA Yearbook, Team Manager Tom Cuddy was described as Ògung-hoÓ about their prospects.

Best in Ulster
A year on and somehow the unbridled joy which erupted at St. Loman's Park, Mullingar in November 2000 seemed to career into a time before time began as Monaghan Harps ladies saw their football achievements in Ulster in 2001 crumble under the weight of bureaucracy. But is there a better team in Ulster?

Rock' beginning to roll
Rockcorry have never had more cause for optimism. A flood of exceptional young talent is emerging and there's a buzz rippling through the postcard village like never before. Dwayne Rooney is part of the new breed putting Rockcorry football on the Monaghan GAA map.

Still have time to roll
Pascal Smyth is recognised as one of the most accomplished footballers to have emerged from Rockcorry in the last twenty years. For the last three years, he's been trying to work the oracle from the sideline though. Kevin Carney reports.

Here to stay
Once again we have come to the end of another season, which has been quite successful and enjoyable for the Rockcorry Club. Here we reflect on how the club have performed over the year and assess the prospects facing ÔRock' over the next twelve months.