Months Ended – January & February 2018

 

Underage AGM – 18/1

 

The underage AGM was held on Thursday January 18th. The outgoing Chairperson John Twomey, Secretary Pa Andrews and Treasurer Peter Crowley (read out by auditor Paddy Andrews) gave their yearly reports. All were discussed on the night.

 

All outgoing officers were relected for 2018. Team managements were discussed and as usual, positions have to be filled before the season starts. The underage will be running a Foundation Course on Saturday February 3rd. Shamrocks will be amalgamating with Crosshaven at u16 hurling, Minor hurling and Minor football in 2018 due to a lack of numbers. Garda vetting, the new Gym and the roadway outside the dressing rooms were also discussed.

 

Foundation Coaching Course – 3/2

 

Well done to the 14 coaches who completed the Foundation Coaching Course on Saturday February 3rd. The course ran in the Ringaskiddy Community Centre and the tutor was our own Pa Andrews. Hopefully, the newly qualified coaches will transfer their knowledge onto the young players in our club. The club will be holding a Child Protection Course in the very near future; open to anyone coaching in the juvenile club.

                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Month Ended – March 2018

 

Child Protection Awareness Workshop – 7/3

Well done to all our coaches who completed a Child Protection Awareness Workshop in the Club on Wednesday night. The tutor was Mairéad Ní Mhaoileóin from the Sports Council. All the coaches who participated got a cert on the night. 

 

U14 FL V Tracton – 10/3

 

Shamrocks 3-8  Tracton 3-1

 

First Football league fixture of the season was played in Shanbally this afternoon. The game was played in challenging conditions with the morning rain giving way to a stiff breeze down the field. Shamrocks decided to play against the elements in the first half. After a sluggish first quarter, Shamrocks settle to play some fine football and were unlucky not to have built up  a more commanding lead by half-time. Half-time score 3-2 to 1-1 in favour of Shamrocks.

 

They started the second half brightly and added some very well worked and executed scores. Fatigue and perhaps a little over-confidence crept into their play which allowed our opponents to nibble into our lead. To be fair, Shamrocks were never in trouble as some stout defending held Tracton at bay. The management of Seamus O’Flynn and Joseph O’Keeffe were more than delighted to have begun with a win and look forward to their next fixture on 31/03 v Aghinagh.
Special word of thanks to Sam & Kieran, our 2 subs today who waited patiently to come on in the second half – not a grumble from them despite the cold!!

 

Thanks to parents, siblings and friends for their support. Thank you to Mairead for her work behind the scenes.

 

Panel – Josh Bartlett, Fionn Herlihy, Robert Barrett, Aaron Clarke, Declan Carroll (c), Aiden Brady, John Coleman, Dara McCormick, Jack O’Leary, Michael Foy, Derry Howard, Eoin O’Flynn,Ferdia Hayes, Sam Foy, Kieran May.

 

U16 FL V Tracton – 17/3

 

Tracton 5-3, Shamrocks 0-5

 

Shamrocks lost their first game of the season on St Patricks morning in the league. Despite a spirited effort against a good Tracton team, they went down to a 13 point defeat where the goals were the obvious difference. Lack of numbers once again was a key factor as Shamrocks had to play the entire first half with 12 players. In that time, despite a competitive first 20 minutes in which Shamrocks led 0-2 to 0-1, Tracton scored 3 goalsd before HT to lead at the break 3-2 to 0-3.

 

Try as they might in the second half, Shamrocks just couldn’t penetrate the Tracton rearguard and indeed, Tracton got in for 2 more goals to win comfortably in the end. The Shamrocks players tried very hard on the day but once again the lack of numbers was a killer and by the end, a few players had hobbled off leaving Shamrocks with 12 players once again.

 

Panel: D. O’Brien, D. Gregson, Fionn Herlihy, P. Dorney, J. Coleman, A. McSweeney, D. Howard, T. Sheehen, M. Sisk, S. Darcy, C. O’Flaherty, S. Andrews, J. O’Leary, H. Andrews, A. Maye,

 

MFL V St Colmans – 19/3

 

Shamrocks and Crosshaven played their first game as Diarmuid Ó Murchús in the Minor B1 FL in Cloyne. Unfortunately, it was the home side who took the points. Shamrocks had 5 players on duty with Tim Hayes on sideline duty. Diarmid Ó Murchús led by a couple of points at HT but the home side played much better in the second half and took the league points. Training continues every Wednesday night in Crosshaven, 7.30pm.

 

U12 FL V St Vincents – 28/3

 

Shamrocks 4-9, St Vincents 1-5

The U12s played their first game of the season in Shanbally against St. Vincents. A lot of training was had over the winter months in the National Maritime College of Ireland with this age group. The lads started well and soon found the range as some nice points were scored from play. A goal midway through the half was followed by another just before half time leaving us ahead on a scoreline of 2-03 to 0-03 at half time. We started to play the better football in the second half and scored another 2-03 before St. Vincents got the final few scores to leave us victorious on a scoreline of 4-06 to 1-05 at the final whistle. It’s great to see a large turnout of both players and parents on the night. Next up it’s away to Whites Cross next Tuesday 3rd April at 6.45pm.

Team. Josh Bartlett, Barry O’Mahony, Zach Coughlan, Euan Clarke, Kieran May, Shane O Mahony, Luke Jordan, Sam Foy, Calum Gregson, Cian Lynch, David Herlihy, Conor Coleman, Evan Twomey, Donal Herlihy, Zach Johnson, Harry O’Leary, Shane O Flynn.

                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Month Ended – April 2018

 

U16 FL V Passage – 3/4

 

Passage 3-6, Shamrocks 2-5

 

Passage took the league points on offer on Tuesday evening. Shamrocks were short players on the night due to various events but the players on duty played some great football at times and can be proud of their efforts. Some players made impressive contributions on a pitch that was in good condition considering all the recent rain.

 

U10 Hurling Blitz – 7/4

 

The under 10’s faced stiff opposition in Tracton and Granagh on what was a great day for hurling in Minane Bridge on Saturday. Even though they where overshadowed by a slightly stronger Tracton team they went on to score a comprehensive victory over Grenagh. It was a great team performance but we have to mention a certain Raffeen corner forward who scored 4 goals. Well done to all.

 

Team: Liam Dorney, Luke Jordan, Billy Hanna, Harry O’Leary, Sean Og Lynch, Calum O’Neill, Jason O’Driscoll, Ryan Doolan, Calum Fitzgearld,  James Keane, Shane O’Flynn, Seamus O’Mahony, Ollie O Brien, Donal Herlihy.

 

 

 

U8 Hurling Blitz – 7/4

 

The U8s played in the outside 4G pitch in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday last and had 13 players togged. Shamrocks entered 2 teams and all played very well on the day. Well done to all.

 

 

 

U14 HL V St Vincents – 12/4

 

St Vincents 6-9, Shamrocks 3-10

 

 

 

 

 

U12 HL V Kinsale – 12/4

 

Shamrocks 6-7, Kinsale 2-1

 

 

 

 

U10 FL V Nemo Rangers – 14/4

 

Shamrocks u10s took on a talented Nemo Rangers team on Saturday morning in their second football match of the season. A full squad lined out for what turned out to be a great game. A great first half by the Shamrocks backs meant Shamrocks held a slender lead at halftime. Nemo came out strong in the second half and surged into a 4 point lead but a determined and spirited effort by the Shamrocks lads saw them score 4 goals and take a great win. Well done to all.

 

Team on duty: Liam Dorney, Luke Jordan, Billy Hanna, Harry O’Leary, Seán Óg Lynch, Callum O’Neill, Jason O’Driscoll, Ryan Doolin, Calum Fitzgerald, James Keane, Shane O’Flynn, Seamus O’Mahony, Ollie O’Brien, Donal Herlihy, Ronan Crotty.

 

 

U14 FL V Aghinagh – 19/4

 

Aghinagh 5-9, Shamrocks 2-8

 

 

Co JAHL V Kilbree – 20/4

 

 

 

U10 HL V Crosshaven – 19/4

 

Shamrocks U10 hurlers played Crosshaven on Thursday night in Camden. The home side came out on top in what really was a game of two halves. Shamrocks were on top in the first half while Crosshaven were on top in the second. 

 

Shamrocks players on duty: Luke Jordan, Liam Dorney, Harry O’Leary, Jack O’Sullivan Kearney, James Keane, Donal Herlihy, Calum O’Neill, Seamus O’Mahony, Ollie O’Brien, Shane O’Flynn, Billy Hanna, Calum Fitzgerald, Ronan Crotty, Ryan Doolan, Seán Óg Lynch. 

 

U12 HL V Brian Dillons – 20/4

 

Brian Dillons 2-4, Shamrocks 0-8

 

Shamrocks lost a tight game in the Tank Field on Friday night in a game that could have gone either way. Well done to all on a decent performance. 

U8 Football Blitz – 21/4

 

Shamrocks had 10 players, played 3; lost 3. No other report available. 

 

 

U12 HL V Crosshaven – 27/4

 

A very exciting game on a heavy Shanbally pitch went Shamrocks way on Friday evening. The game was exciting all through and by the end, there was a fair amount of mud on the players jerseys – testament to the commitment shown by everybody. Well done to the players on duty

 

 

U8 Football Blitz – 28/4

 

The u8 footballers played Sliabh Rua, Tracton and Ballygarvan in Minane Bridge. They had 10 players togged and entered the 1 team. The players did much better this time after a frustrating day the week before.

 

 

U10 FL V Douglas – 28/4

 

Shamrocks U10 footballers beat a Douglas selection on a heavy bottom pitch in Shanbally on Saturday morning. The home team started very strong and kept the pressure on the visitors to the end resulting in a big winning margin of 5-6 to 0-1. Well done to all and to manager Andrew O’Neill and referee Adrian Doolan.

 

Players on duty: Harry O’Leary, Jason O’Driscoll, Luke Jordan, Shane O’Flynn, Calum O’Neill, Donal Herlihy, Seamus O’Mahony, Calum Fitzgerald, James Keane, Ryan Doolan, Billy Hanna, Ollie O’Brien

 

 

U16 HL V Courcey Rovers – 30/4

 

Courcey Rovers 4-10, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 3-7

 

The U16 hurlers eventually got to play their first hurling game of the season in Ballinspittle on Monday night. Courcey Rovers won by 8 points but the new Shamrocks/Crosshaven hurling combination can be happy with their efforts in their first ever outing. They had 15 players on duty and all got plenty of game time and contributed well.

 

Seán Andrews got an early DÓM goal and they led 1-0 to 0-2 early on. The lads played well together for a time but for the last 10 minutes before HT, Courcey Rovers went on a scoring spree and scored 2-4 without reply to move 3-6 to 1-3 ahead at HT. Tim Sheehan had another DÓM score in that half.

 

The second half was much better and after Courcuies scored 2 early points, the DÓM lads got the bit between their teeth. From 10 points down, they took over and scored a couple of goals from Mark Sisk and Adam Power. They were now within a goal of Courcies but that al important equalising score never came despite plenty of chances and Courcey Rovers finished the stronger. Overall, a good first outing.

 

Players on duty – Joe Glossop, Fionn Herlihy, Cian Herlihy, Mark Sisk, Harry Andrews, Christian Byrne, Seán Andrews, Josh McCarthy, Adam Power, Conor Finn, Owen MErchant, Tim Sheehan, Phipip Dorney, Adam McSweeney, John Coleman

 

 

 

JAHL V Carrigaline – 30/4

 

Carrigaline 2-13, Shamrocks 0-17

 

The scoreline tells its own story in this well contested JHL game played in Carrigaline under lights on Monday.  
Both teams served up some great hurling over the hour and Shamrocks, despite being tight in numbers contested bravely and with conviction right up to final whistle.  It is a pleasure to watch our youthful side excel in the skills and commitment.

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Week Ended – Sunday May 13th, 2018

 

U16 FL V Aghinagh – 3/5

 

Shamrocks 6-10, Aghinagh 3-4

 

Shamrocks got their first win of the season after a very competent performance at home on Thursday night. They never let the visitors to Shanbally get any foothold on the game and some fine scoring bursts and team play did the real damage. Shamrocks started much better and even before they registered the first score, a goal from Shane Darcy, they could have had 1-3 but the goal settled them. The added a further 2-3 from Adam Maye, Tim Sheehan and Harry Andrews before Aghinagh began to come into the game more. They scored 1-1 and the HT score was Shamrocks 3-4, Aghinagh 1-1.

 

Aghinagh started the second half like they meant business and had Shamrocks on the back foot for a 10 minute period, adding 1-1 to their total. It was now 3-4 to 2-2 but from this point on, Shamrocks first responded with 3 quick points from play from Sean Andrews and two from Shane Darcy and the scores flowed after that as they had all the momentum now. Harry Andrews lobbed the keeper for a beautiful goal and that was it. A good team performance from all the players on the night and thanks to the parents and supporters as well.

 

 

U12 FL V Cill na Martra – 5/5

 

Shamrocks 4-6, Cill na Martra 4-5

 

Shamrocks won a thrilling game against the visitors to Shanbally on Saturday morning. The Shamrocks lads were behind for the entire first half but reduced the gap to a point by the break, having been 1-4 to 0-2 behind. They played up the hill in that half and did well to be within a point after an important goal from Evan Browne.

 

The second half was an excting affair with each team sharing the lead on two occasions. Shamrocks got the boost they needed after half time scoring 2-1 to move ahead for the first time. However, Cill na Martra went down the other end and scored 3-1 in the space of 10 minutes to move back into a goal lead. Shamrocks never gave up and scored a late 1-1 to take the victory by a single point. Well done to all the players and thanks to the magnificent support from the parents and siblings.

 

Players on duty: J. Bartlett, B. O’Mahony, N. O’Sullivan-Kearney, K. Maye, E. Twomey, C. Gregson, S. Foy, C. O’Donovan, L. Jordan, C. Coleman, E. Browne, C. Lynch, David Herlihy, Donal Herlihy, C. O’Neill, S. O’Flynn 

 

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U16 H Challenge V Erins Own – 9/5

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús 6-15, Erins Own 6-8

 

A high scoring challenge game against what was Erins Own U15 team; Diarmuid Ó Murchús played only their second game as a group and played some nice hurling at times, well done to all the players on a useful outing; it was played as a 15 a side game. 

 

 

U10 HL V St Vincents – 11/5

 

Shamrocks u10 team was involved in what could only be described as a an epic battle against a strong and feisty St.Vincent’s team on Friday evening. 
Under serious pressure from all fronts they dug deep and did themselves and the club proud by producing some of the most outstanding and gutsy hurling seen in a green jersey this year. An extremely hard fought victory was just rewards for what turned out to a bruising encounter. Our players can be very proud of the way they played and represented the club as were the managers, parents and supporters who were there on the night. Well done lads.

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

Week Ended – Sunday May 27th, 2018

 

U10 FL V Whitescross – 16/5

 

19 players showed up in beautiful sunshine for our home game against Whitescross on Wednesday evening. It was great to see some new players joining the squad for what was a great night for football. Whitescross were a skilled and determined side but shamrocks proved too strong and came away with yet another fine victory. Great teamwork and a determination to fight for the ball throughout the whole game proved to be the key to their success. Well done to a great bunch of lads

 

 

U14 FL V Clondrohid – 17/5

 

Shamrocks 5-11, Clondrohid 1-5

 

 

 

U12 HL V Mayfield – 21/5

 

Mayfield 8-5, Shamrocks 1-1

 

 

 

U14 HL V Whitescross – 23/5

 

Whitescross 3-11, Shamrocks 2-5

 

Bad first half followed by a much better second half.

 

 

Primary Schools Football Blitz – 23/5

 

Well done to the 1st and 2nd class pupils from the 3 primary schools in the parish who took part in our Annual Schools Football Blitz on Wednesday in Shanbally in glorious sunshine. All the 120 boys and girls on the day showed great enthusiasm and skill. Our thanks to Coaching Officer Pa Andrews who organised the blitz along with our GDA Paudie O’Brien who was present on the day. Also thanks to the staff and teachers of the 3 schools of the parish – Scoil Barra Naofa Monkstown, Ringaskiddy NS and Shanbally NS.

 

 

 

U12 HL V Passage – 25/6

 

Passage 6-8, Shamrocks 2-6

 

Shamrocks and Passage played in the sunshine in Passage on Friday night and Passage were well worth the victory. They were much the better team in the first half and led 5-5 to 0-2 and never really gave Shamrocks a chance to get into the game. The sleectors asked for a more committed second half performance and that’s what they got; despite not being within a chance of winning the game, the lads were much better in the second half and pleased the Shamrocks selectors with their attitude. The lads never gave up and showed what a bit of heart in a team can do. Well done also to John Herlihy who refereed the game.

 

Panel: C. O’Donovan, C. Gregson, N. Kearney/O’Sullivan, B. O’Mahony, K. Maye, C. Lynch, L. Jordan, D. Herlihy, E. Browne, J. Bartlett, H. O’Leary, D. Herlihy, Z. Johnson, C. O’Neill

 

 

 

 

U8 Hurling Blitz – 25/6

 

Shamrocks U8 hurlers played in Belgooly on Saturday morning May 25th in a blitz. They played Sliabh Rua, Tracton and Crosshaven and all players were outstanding on the day. Well done to them, their parents and to the managers Jason Browne and Stephen Keane.

 

Players on duty: Nicholas O’Driscoll, Michael Dorney, James Dorney, Danny Calnan, Eoin Murphy, Maurice Bermingham, Rylan O’Brien-Browne, Patrick Keane, Sam Jordan. Daniel O’Rahilly, Aonna Boland Yildrim, Shane Foley

 

 

John Kerins Qualifying (U11 F) – 25/5

 

Camden pitch was the venue for this year’s John Kerins Memorial Cup qualifiers. Four U11 teams battled it out for two qualifying spots in the semi finals to be held on the 16th June. First round games pitched Shamrocks against Passage and Ballygarvan against Crosshaven.

 

Crosshaven won convincingly against Ballygarvan and Shamrocks had a great game against Passage, coming out 4-4 to 1-2 victors. Our next match was against Ballygarvan which had Ballygarvan leading by one point at half time. Shamrocks dug deep and produced a great 2nd half which was rewarded with a winning tally of 4-5 to1-5.

 

Having now qualified Shamrocks took on a very strong Crosshaven side. Tagged as favourites they were a little too strong for our lads and won 3-5 to 0-5. Three great performances by the Shamrocks side ensured our place in the semi finals, so well done to all the lads and thanks to the parents and grandparents for their support.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Week Ended – Sunday June 10th, 2018

U12 HL V Whitescross – 28/5

 

Shamrocks 4-1, Whitescross 1-5

 

No report available

 

 

JAHL V Kinsale – 29/5

 

Kinsale 1-23, Shamrocks 2-19

 

 

U14 HL V Cloughduv – 1/6

 

Cloughduv 7-13,  Shamrocks 1-8

 

 

U12 FL V Aghinagh – 1/6

 

Shamrocks 5-18, Aghinagh 2-6

 

We played 2 matches over the bank holiday weekend. The first was in Shanbally against Aghinagh and this resulted in a comfortable win for us. We played some great football and the large panel of players that we had present resulted in everyone getting game time.  A lot of the younger players who came on as subs enjoyed their run out and this will give them good confidence going forward. A big thank you to all the parents who supported us on the night.

 

U12 FL V Whitescross – 4/6

 

Whitescross 4-11, Shamrocks 3-13

 

We travelled to play a table topping clash with Whitescross on Monday evening and this turned out to be a ding dong battle. We were playing catch up for most of the first half as the Whitescross outfit hit us with some great long distance points. We trailed at half time on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-07. We regrouped and made two tactical changes along with some positional switches and this resulted in us coming back in to the game. We were trailing by four points with time running out. A pointed free was quickly followed by a well placed goal to leave the sides level as the clocked showed that time was up. Whitescross got a free in front of goal which they converted to leave them leading by a point. We then were awarded a free a bit out from goal but after a great effort the ball tailed off wide to leave us defeated at the final whistle by a single point. The final score was 4-11 to 3-13. In speaking afterwards with both sets of parents, mentors and supporters of both teams the general consensus was this was one of the best U12 football games witnessed in along time. Again thanks to all who travelled and supported us in large numbers.

 

 

U14 HL V Lisgoold – 6/6

 

Shamrocks 4-7, Lisgoold 3-9

 

 

U10 HL V Whitechurch – 6/6

 

In glorious sunshine our under 10’s took another great home win against Whitechurch on Wednesday evening. Determined and skilful hurling led to goals galore and plenty of well taken points. This well deserved victory was a credit to the full panel of players on the night all of whom played their part in this fine win. Thanks to all.

 

 

U12 FL V Tracton – 8/6

 

 

U8 Football Blitz – 9/6

 

Shamrocks U8s played in a football blitz in Passage West last Saturday morning; we played Sliabh Rua, Passage West and Sliabh Rua’s second team. We had 10 players they were:

Michael Dorney, James Dorney, Eoin Murphy, Maurice Bermingham, Rylan O’Brien-Brown, Sam Jordan, Daniel O’Rahilly, Jack Cunningham, Bradley Fitzgerald, Shane Foley

 

 

U10 FL V Brian Dillons – 9/6

 

 

U12 FL V Lee Gaels – 11/6

 

Shamrocks 1-11, Lee Gaels 1-3

 

 

U14 FL V Cill na Martra – 14/6

 

Shamrocks 5-23, Cill na Martra 2-7

 

 

 

 

U12 HL V Tracton – 14/6

 

Shamrocks 2-4, Tracton 0-5

 

 

 

 

John Kerins Memorial Plate Victory – 16/6

 

Pairc Ui Rinn was the venue for what turned out to be a great day for our U11 squad last Saturday. Lifting the John Kerins shield after two magnificent displays of football.

 

Shamrocks first played Whitechurch in the semi final and came out convincing winners with a host of expertly taken goals. They then went on to tackle a hotly favoured Crosshaven team who had beaten Shamrock sin the qualifiers. The scene was set, the supporters shouting from the stand as the team followed the band, and the roar of “up Shamrocks” as Amhrán na bhFiann came to a close.

 

The early minutes of the first half were a tense affair as both teams traded points but a great Shamrocks goal rocked the Crosshaven men and took some wind from their sails.Shamrocks dug deep and with pure grit, determination, heart and spirit  went on to overcome the men in black and red with a scoreline of 3-5 to 0-5.

 

As soon as the whistle sounded the well deserved celebrations began. It was great to see these young Hero’s get their medals and carry the shield down trough both villages with great excitement all round. Congratulations and we’ll done to all involved but especially to all the members of this great team who proved that hard work and determination will always win out.

 

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U16 HL V Castlelyons – 18/6

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús 2-11, Castlelyons 3-8

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús and Castlelyons shared the spoils in Crosshaven on Monday evening. This was an encouraging outing from the new team against previously unbeaten Castlelyons and they could easily have won this game as well. Training continues this Saturday before the next league game away to St Vincents next Monday night

 

 

U10 HL V Courcey Rovers – 20/6

 

The U10 action this Wednesday evening saw Courcey Rovers making the long journey to Shanbally  on what was a beautiful summers evening. Shamrocks took to the pitch with a full panel and while they were slow to get into their stride it wasn’t long before the scores began to come. Two solid halves of hurling including the whole panel ensured a comprehensive victory for the home side. Again well done to all. Next game playing Lee Gaels away on Saturday morning.

 

 

U10 FL V Lee Gaels – 23/6

 

As the first half of our under 10 season draws to a close with only one match remaining, Shamrocks played Lee Gaes on what was a beautiful Saturday morning. Holidays and the good weather took its toll leaving us  with  he minimum panel of nine players. The Dripsy pitch beside the Lee was in great condition and Shamrocks once again put on a fantastic display of football  eading to another comprehensive victory. Great credit is due to all nine players who put in a great effort for the whole game playing some gifted football and scoring many goals despite the scorching temperatures. Again well done to all.

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Week Ended – Sunday July 8th, 2018

 

U12 HL V Lee Gaels – 25/6

 

Shamrocks 5-4, Lee Gaels 2-6

 

No report available

 

 

U10 HL V Brian Dillons – 28/6

 

The U10s had there final game before the summer break against Brian Dillons in Shanbally this evening. On a very hot evening and with some players already gone on holidays we had 12 players togged out. After a slow start Shamrocks settled into the game and once our first goal went in we pushed on and the game was never in doubt. A great performance by all and great to see all players getting the full 50 minutes. We had a very impressive first half to the season winning all football games and losing only 2 hurling games that could have went our way just as easy. We look forward to the 2nd half of the season.

 

MHL V Raonaithe na nGael – 27/6

 

Raonaithe na nGael 6-7, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 1-4

 

Report not available

 

 

U8 Hurling Blitz – 30/6

 

The U8 hurlers attended their final blitz of the season in Pairc Ui Chaoimh with a 25° plus weather; they played Tracton, Bride Rovers and Kilworth. The squad  on the day was:
Michael Dorney, James Dorney, Eoin Murphy, Maurice Bermingham, Rylan O’Brien-Browne, Daniel Rahilly, Aonna Boland Yildrim, Bradley Fitzgerald.

 

Well done to all

 

 

 

 

MHL V Ballinora – 4/7

 

Ballinora 7-19, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 2-2

 

No report available

                                                                                                                                                                              

 

Week Ended – Sunday July 29th, 2018

 

U16 FL V Courcey Rovers – 18/7

 

A comfortable win for the U16s as they continue their good season. This win moves them up the league table into a possible playoff position.

 

 

JAFC v Ballinhassig – 20/7

 

 

 

MBFL V Killeagh St Itas – 22/7

 

Killeagh/St Itas 6-9, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 3-14

 

No report available

 

 

U16 HL V Passage – 23/7

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús 2-13, Passage 2-10

 

The lads played outstanding on the night and got a deserved win after a tough battle. Well done to all

 

 

MBFL V Kiltha Óg – 27/7

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús 3-17, Kiltha Óg 3-9

 

A first win for the minor in this our first year. Well done to all.

                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Month Ended – August 2018

 

U16 HC V Nemo Rangers – 7/8

 

Diarmuid Ó Murchús 4-13, Nemo Rangers 2-8

 

A first ever championship win for the Shamrocks/Crosshaven combination at underage and a fully deserved win at that with some great scores being registered. Well done to all, onto the next round now verses Castlelyons.

 

U14 HC V Crosshaven – 9/8

 

Crosshaven 5-10, Shamrocks 5-8

 

No report available

 

 

MBHC V St Vincents – 14/8

 

St Vincents 8-19, DÓM 1-2

 

No report available. No report needed

 

 

U16 HC V Castlelyons – 16/8

 

Castlelyons 4-22, Diarmuid Ó Murchú’s 4-10

 

No report available

 

 

U12 FL V Aghada – 18/8

 

Shamrocks 6-8, Aghada 2-5

 

No report available

 

 

MBFL V Youghal – 22/8

 

Conceded by Youghal

 

 

U14 FL V Ballinhassig – 29/8

 

Ballinhassig 5-6, Shamrocks 2-10

 

No report available

 

 

MFL V Blarney – 30/8

 

Blarney 4-12, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 1-14

 

No report available

                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Month Ended – September 2018

 

U14 FC V Whitescross – 1/9

 

Whitescross 3-12, Shamrocks 3-11

 

No report available, suffice to say it was a great game of football but Shamrocks came out on the wrong side of the result.

 

 

U16 FC V Tracton – 8/9

 

Shamrocks 6-7, Tracton 4-5

 

This was a great win for the 16s footballers over a good Tracton team on Saturday afternoon in Minane Bridge.

 

The first half was low scoring but Shamrocks were happy at HT as they led by 0-4 to 0-3 after having played good controlled football into the wind and dominating possession. Most of the scores and all the goals came in the second half. Shamrocks piled on the pressure from the throw in and scored three quick goals to move 10 points ahead. They stretched further ahead and were 16 points ahead with 8 minutes remaining. Then Tracton went on a scoring blitz within the next 5 minutes, scoring 4-1 without replay and Shamrocks were on the ropes. However, an important kickout was won to relieve the pressure and they tagged on 1-2 in the closing stages to finish deserving winners. Onto the semi final verses Raonaithe na nGael (Whitescross/Brian Dillons)

 

 

U6 Hurling Blitz – 9/9

 

Well done to the U6s who played in a hurling blitz on Sunday September 9th in Carrigaline. Thanks to the parents and to Darrgah Collins who organised and managed the team.

 

 

 

U12 FL v Brian Dillons – 10/9

 

Shamrocks 3-11, Dillons 1-6

 

Shamrocks travelled to Whitescross to play Brian Dillions on a damp Monday evening. Both teams started brightly and it was evident from an early stage why both teams are going well in the league. Some fine points were scored by both teams as we started to enjoy a spell of great pressure on their goal. We soon got our reward with a fine Evan Twomey goal to put some daylight between the teams. Just after the break a Cathal O Donovan goal had us well in control. A great flowing move from one end of the pitch to the other resulted in a peach of a goal from Luke Jordan. Some excellent points from Dara McCormack and Cian Lynch left us comfortable winners at the end. This leaves us in a good position as we play our last two league games next week.

 

 

U12 FL V Ballinhassig – 17/9

 

Shamrocks 9-6, Ballinhassig 4-6

 

No report available

 

 

U8 Football Blitz – 15/9

 

We had our first biltz after Sumner  break on a lovely spring morning in Ballygarvan . We played Sliabh Rua in the first two games and Crosshaven in the third. As a group we have improved alot over the year and this blitz saw our biggest number all year with 12 players. This was great to see especially with academy starting on 28rd of this month and hopefully we will see ye all there with a few more.

 

U16 FC Semi Final V Raonaithe na nGael – 19/9

 

Raonaithe na nGael 4-14, Shamrocks 4-11

 

What a great game of football and unfortunately for Shamrocks, they came out on the wrong side of it in Whitescross on Wednesday evening. The players from both sides served up a cracker with the lead changing hands on many occasions before the referee eventually blew it up in near darkness.

 

Shamrocks played against the strong wind and hill in the first half and went in a point down at HT, 2-6 to 2-5. That was a healthy position to be in considering the elements. Tim Sheehan and Cian O’Flaherty scored the Shamrocks goals in that half while Shane Darcy was on song with 3 points from play. The backs and midfield worked hard to set up the forwards for scoring opportunities. 

 

The second half was tit for tat all through. Raonaithe na nGael scored an early point and a goal to go further ahead but Shamrocks kept working hard and goals from Mark Sisk and another one from the ever dangerous O’Flaherty had Shamrocks leading by 3 points with 13 minutes left. However, Raonaithe na nGael had a good 10 minute spell and scored 1-4 and suddenly they led by 5 points with 3 minutes left. Shamrocks tried everything to reduce the gap but it wasnt to be. The Shamrocks lads gave it everything on the night and cannot be faulted for one second for their effort and attitude. 

 

Panel: E. O’Flynn, F. Herlihy, D. Gregson, J. Coleman, A. McSweeney, P. Dorney, M. Sisk, S. Andrews, D. Howard, C. O’Flaherty, S. Darcy, H. Andrews, T. Sheehan, A. Maye, D. O’Brien

 

 

U12 HL Semi Final V Mayfield – 19/9

 

Mayfield 5-5, Shamrocks 3-3

 

 

U12 FL V Macroom B – 23/9

Shamrocks 2-7, Macroom 2-4

 

U16 HL V St Vincents – 29/9

Month Ended – October 2018

 

U8 Football Blitz – 6/10

 

Well done to the U8 footballers who played in a Blitz in Páirc Ui Chaoimh back pitch on Saturday morning last. They are pictured below with Ruairí Deane, Cork Senior Player, who presented them with their medals. Thanks to the parents and to managers Stephen Keane and Jason Browne

 

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U12 FL Semi V Tracton – 7/10

 

Shamrocks 6-12, Tracton 2-4

 

We played Tracton on Sunday morning in Shanbally in the semi final of the U12 football. Tracton had beaten us already earlier in the competition so we were well aware of the task ahead of us. We stated very strong and had 2-03 on the board before Tracton registered their first score. A quick 1-02 from Tracton had them back in it but again we got some great scores to leave a bit of daylight between the teams but 1-01 from Tracton just at the short whistle had us leading on a score line of 3-05 to 2-03. All the words of encouragement at half time was heeded as we pulled away with some quick fire scores in the first ten minutes of the second period to leave the game over as a contest. The final score being 6-12 to 2-04. All our panel got valuable game time. This was a fantastic team performance and everyone contributed hugely to this game. Now it’s on to the Final against Whitescross next weekend. It was great to see a large crowd of supporters present from both sides.

 

 

U16 FL Semi final V St Vincents – 13/10

 

U16 HL Semi Final v Castlelyons – 16/10

 

Castlelyons 4-19, Diarmuid Ó Murchús 3-13

 

A cracking game of hurling in Castlelyons on Tuesday night and the Shamrocks/Crosshaven combination played their part. Not only that, but they actually led by a point with 10 minutes left but Castlelyons finished very strong and only asserted themselves in that last 10 minutes to pull away for what has to be said was a flattering 9 point victory. 

 

The first half was even enough with Ó Murchú’s staying in touch with Castlelyons who were tuning up for a county final next Sunday. Castlelyons led 1-6 to 1-5 at HT and it was all to play for in the second half. That second period featured many scores from both sides with every Ó Murchu’s player putting in a great shift, initially to stay in touch with Castlelyons and eventually move into a winning position. But the big Castlelyons players stepped up to the mark in the last 10 minutes to ensure their victory over a gallant Ó Murchú’s team. 

 

U12 FL Final V Whitescross – 21/10

 

Whitescross 1-7, Shamrocks 1-5

 

Shamrocks just lost out to Whitescross in the league final in Mayfield on Sunday morning. A very strong wind blew right down the pitch making it a game of 2 halves. The first half belonged to Whitescross and they led 1-6 to 1-0 at HT. Shamrocks got a great start to the second half when they scored 3 quick points to reduce the deficit. But they could get the all important points or a goal to move ahead and Whitescross held on. Thanks to the players and management for a great year overall.

                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Year Ended – December 2018

 

Juvenile AGM 2019

 

The juvenile club held their AGM on Thursday November 15th in the Grace McCarthy Rooms in the Clubhouse. The Chairman, Secretatry and Treasurer presented their 2018 reports. All outgoing officers were elected for 2019. Chairman – John Twomey (Ringaskiddy), Vice Chairman – Hugh Foy, Secretary – Pa Andrews, Treasurer – Peter Crowley, Underage PRO – Pa Andrews, Rebel Óg Delegate – Paddy Andrews. Many other items were discussed in an open discussion. The playing season will start up around March in 2019. 

 

Geraldine’s Kitchen

 

Recently the Shamrock Underage Club organised their annual charity walk and coupled with event was an opportunity to honour the late Geraldine Twomey, a lady who had done our Club some great service over the years.

 

A large gathering was present to witness the tribute which the Club had prepared for Geraldine.

 

She did so much work in the area of fund-raising and of course she was ever present in the Club’s kitchen for all events. Whether it was the Clubs Saturday morning under age Academy or games and training sessions Geraldine’s hospitality always prevailed. The kettle was always on and Members, Parents and Visitors were assured of a hot cup and a bite to eat. Her Kitchen always had a happy and pleasant environment. But of course, the children too were sure to give her a call, as Geraldine kept a well stocked jar of lollipops under the counter. Their eyes lit up when the jar was removed from seclusion.

 

Geraldine’s untimely passing almost twelve months ago left us all devastated, but she left a rich legacy and our Club is in a better place because of Geraldine’s generosity of time and commitment.

In a tribute to her, the Club decided to name the refurbished kitchen after her. Going forward it will be known as “Geraldine’s Kitchen”, Surely a place filled with happy memories and optimism going into the future.

 

Club Executive Chairman, Mr. Pat McCarthy made the formal announcement to the large gathering and he paid a glowing tribute to an indispensable lady who in her time made the Club a better place. Joining the gathering too was Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Sean O’Sullivan, who was present to endorse and give his blessing to the noble gesture.

 

It was a very moving and special occasion for her husband John and family and large circle of relatives and friends. Joining John was son Roy, daughter Aileen, Sister Margaret and brother Craig, nephews Owen, Adam and Dayne along with nieces Chelsea and Elana.

 

A huge cheer resounded around the Clubhouse when the door of Geraldine’s Kitchen was swung open only to find the tables laden with food and goodies for the walkers on their return. That is the way Geraldine would have wanted it.

 

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Christmas Draw 2018 Results – 19/12

 

Confined Members Draw Christmas 2018 held in the Shamrock Bar on December 19th:

 

1. Michael Carroll c|o Donie O’Leary Hamper

2. Ger Dunne Shanbally Hamper

3. Jerome c|o Donie O’Leary

4. Canice Caffrey, Coolmore

5. Eilish Callanan Shanbally NS

6. Pat Hickey, Coolmore

7. Cian O’Neill, Ringaskiddy

8. Pat Keane c|o Noel Murphy

9. James Cotter c|o Darragh O’Sullivan

10. Seamus O’Mahony c|o Donie O’Leary.

11. Harry Andrews c|o Dick

12. John Long c|o CUE

13. BH

14. Darragh O’Sullivan, Shanbally.

15. John Herlihy, Ringaskiddy NS

16. Catherine Ronayne, Ringaskiddy.

17. Olan Coleman c|o CUE

18. P. O ’Keeffe c|o Donie O’Leary

19. Brendan Harte, Ringaskiddy.

20. Luke Jordan

21. Clara O’Grady, Ringaskiddy.

22. Jason Browne, Ringaskiddy.

23. Ronan Cullinane c|o Jim Ronayne

24. Gary Murphy c|o Lorcan Aherne

25. Andrew Dowling c|o CUE

26. Noreen c|o Shanbally NS

27. David O’Connor c|o Soc

28. Billy Sisk c|o FBI

29. Sean O’Airgeain c|o B.Mulqueen

30. Irene Murphy c|o Pat Murphy

The Club wishes to thank all the people who supported this Draw and contributed to its success. The Club is also very grateful to all the Ticket Sellers who have again performed magnificently.

Sincere thanks too, to all the kind and generous sponsors of prizes.

The Shamrock Club sends Christmas greetings and New Year good wishes to all its loyal supporters and good friends. May the Christmas Season be a very happy and peaceful one for all.

 

Poc Fada Results – 30/12/18