Victorious U12 Footballers 2024
28 Sep, 2024
Shamrocks 5-6, Ballygarvan 1-2
Shamrocks won the Mid South Grouop 4 football league on Saturday in Shanbally after a hard fought win over Ballygarvan. The Shamrocks win was built on goals that were scored early in both halves, 3 in the first 15 minutes of the game and 2 in the first 10 minutes of the second half. They were in control for most of the game but found Ballygarvan to break down and they dug in and fought bravely to the very end, finishing with some nice scores of their own.
But the day belonged to the Shamrocks lads. It was a wonderful team performance with some brilliant displays all over the pitch. Well done to the players, coaches and parents. There was a big support on hand as well as John Herlihy presented the trophy to Shamrocks captain, Aaron Sisk, on behalf of Rebel Óg who were missing in action.
Well done to all Five of our under 7s who travelled to Ballymah (Ballinora) to play in a blitz on Saturday morning. Shur what else would you be doing on such a lovely morning.
Thanks to Paul and Ian for running the line and to the parents for travelling.
Inniscarra 0-12, Ó Murchús 0-7
A 5 point loss in Ballyanley on Wednesday evening.
With the game against Na Piarsaigh not taking place recently, thats the only outstanding game in the group. Ó Murchús currently sit in third and a result in that game would clarify who goes through.
Inniscarra led by 0-8 to 0-4 at HT.
The U12s have travelled far and wide this year, mostly to West Cork and all the milage has paid off as they find themselves in two League Finals
They take place as per the poster below. Both are at home so support most welcome
Go n-éirí leis an bhfoireann sa dá chluiche!!!!
Another busy weekend continued for the under 8 footballers, this time making the trip to Bandon for an early Saturday morning start for their Monster Blitz, well done on a great morning football, the team are showing big improvement every week with great energy and skills.
The move to 2 days training is clearly working.
A great effort from both Shamrocks & Ballinhassig Under 6s (and some 5s) who played a full hour of Hurling followed by Football in Shanbally on Friday evening.
For the Shamrocks players, it was their first EVER time playing a full game of Hurling and Football and we hope they have long careers in the Green of Shamrocks.
The original plan on Friday night was 3 short games of 10 minutes each but such was the enthusiasm of the players, that plan soon went out the window and they played well up to an hour of mostly hurling with a game of football at the end. All players were magnificent. Well done and thanks to all the coaches and there was great support on the bank from all ages!!!!
Well done to the under 7s who played Crosshaven in mini games on Thursday evening in Crosshaven,. thanks to all who participated and to coaches Ian, Gavin and Paul for organising.
Ó Murchús 1-20, Tracton 1-14
This game was played in Minane Bridge on Wednesday evening in glorious sunshine. They ended up winning the shield which was a satisfactory end to the hurling season, after a good performance from the team
The Shamrocks Golf Classic was held in Monkstown Golf Club on Monday September 16th. The course was in perfect nick indeed and on this occasion, it was blessed with glorious continental sunshine all day long. Scoring was sub par on course and everyone was treated to a meal afterwards. There were 28 team in total.
The winners received their prizes afterwards in The Shamrock Bar, who sponsored all the prizes and they were as follows:
First Prize: Gary Hayes, Gavin Boland, James Hayes.
Second: Mark Hickey, John Joe Shanahan and Pat O’Sullivan (formely of Castlefarm, Ringaskiddy)
Third: The House of Coolmore, led by Paddy O’Sullivan, with Cathal Collins and Mervin Rice.
Fourth Price: WiseTech team of Tom Triggs, Daniel O’Leary and Sean Dwyer.
Non GUI Winners: Brian Sweeney (Todds), Ronan O’Connor, Kieran Byrne.
Special thanks to Alan Geary and Seanán Collins who organised the whole event and to Diarmuid Murphy who was “on site” all day coordinating at the course.
An extremely successful day for the club.