Rock, County Tyrone
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Rock (Irish:An Charraig) is a small village in east County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The Rock, or an charraig in Irish, derives its name from a stone quarry on the site which operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Mass Rock exists in Tullyodonnel, half a mile from the village.
The Rock's features include a disused water pump which, although it never delivered quality water to the villagers, has been refurbished and now decorates the centre of the village. The Rock boasts Mc Lernon's pub, shop and general merchants yard. McFarland's shop is now closed with the site being given over for planned housing.
[edit] History
[edit] The Troubles
1975
10 February 1975 - Arthur Mulholland (65) and Eugene Doyle (18), both Catholic civilians, were murdered during an Ulster Volunteer Force gun attack on Hayden's Bar, The Rock.
[edit] Sport
Rock St. Patrick's Gaelic Athletic Association club had victories in the Gaelic football community in the early part of the decade. And even appeared in Division 1 for a year after winning the intermediate league. For a club the size of the Rock this feat was historic. The Club recentley enjoyed its greatest period of success with various youth victories in the lower leagues and championships. In the 2007/2008 season Rock Lifted the Tyrone Junior Championship Title, This was followed by the Ulster junior Title and a narrow defeat in the All Ireland Final. This unprecedented success surely spells great things for the Rock Club in the coming years.
Rock has been well represented on county teams in recent years. Ciaron Gourley and Aiden Girvan have also captained their sides.
[edit] Education
- Sacred Heart Primary School
