On Friday, we welcomed back our Schools Coach Anthony Shannon as he took the boys and girls from both Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour National School and Shanbally NS, also in the NMCI. Anthony will work with the schools every three Fridays out of four each month.
Anthony Shannon, our schools coach, pictured in Shanbally
DOMs U21 BFC V Valley Rovers (B) – 5/2
Hard luck to the Diarmuid Ó Murchús U21 B footballers who were beaten by Valley Rovers (B) on Monday morning in Camden in the championship, losing out eventually on a scoreline of Valley Rovers 7-14 , Diarmuid Ó Murchús 3-7
Underage AGM – 8/2
The Underage AGM took place on Thursday February 8th in the Grace McCarthy Rooms, Clubhouse in Shanbally.
This was the biggest attendance in years and a wide range of topics were discussed. Outgoing officers Lisa, Pa and Peter presented their Chairpersons, Secretaries and Treasurer reports respectively.
A full discussion on all aspects of the club took place with at all times the contributions being well met. The vibe from the meeting was wholly positive and everyone cannot wait to get started. All teams managements are set and we’re ready to go.
Start of Academy – 9/2
Thanks to our dedicated coaches, to some of our new U6s with John, to Dee and Hannah and to the parents for the usual support.
Hurling next week.
View from above of hour 1
New Portable Floodlights – Feb 2024
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Jimmy, Denis and John (local businesses), we were in a position to get these set up for the dark winter/early spring months to enable our teams to prepare for the season ahead.
They consist of 8 portable Rite Light floodlights which are battery powered.
The first session using the new lights was a football session with the U16s on Wednesday night (pictured below) and everyone seemed to enjoy the session with no complaines regarding the level of visibility.
U16 Training under new Tripod Lights Feb 2024
U16 Training under new Tripod Lights Feb 2024
U16s at first training under the new lights
March 2024
U16 HL V Nemo Rangers – 3/3
The 16s hurlers got their season off to a start on Sunday in Trabeg and despite a great second half, the HT defecit was too much to overcome. Shamrocks were lethargic in the first half and were behind at HT, 1-9 to 0-2.
A chat at HT brought a much better second half display for this young team but time ran out in the end.
Winning Lotto Presentation – 26/2
Pictured below is the recent Winner (from 26/2/24) of the Shamrocks Lotto, Mr Kieran Crowley being presented with his winning cheque from Donna O’Grady (of the FBI in Ringaskiddy where the ticket was bought) and John Twomey (Club Chairperson). Enjoy your winnings Mannix!
Shamrocks Coaching Workshop – 6/3
This was our first ever workshop in house and we hope to do more into the future.
Some photos below
Warm Up WkShop Mar 6th 2024
Jason delivering the course
Workshop on Warmups
JAFL V Ballymartle – 14/3
Comhghairdeas leis an bhfoireann soisear A a bhuaigh a gcéad chluiche a d’imríodar i mbliana, an babhta seo sa sraith peile faoi shoilse in Áth an Mhaide oiche Déardaoin.
Bhí na foirne ar chomhtharrac ag leath am, 0-6 an taobh. Chuaigh na Seamróga cúilín amháin chun tosaigh héis 45 neomat agus chríochnaíodar láidir agus bhí an bua tuillte acu ag an deireadh le dhá chúilín.
D’imir Kieran May, Derry Howard agus an fear nua Cormac Collins thar barr ar an oiche.
Tús maith don bhliain.
Underage Table Quiz – March 22nd
Fear a’ Tí for the eveing Brendan Barratt had everyone on their toes with the questions and there wwas a wide range of coirect and “incorrect” answers, lots of them from the bar!.
Thanks to the Shamrocks Bar and their staff for hosting, to Lisa who did a whole pile of work in the lead up to the night, to Dee and her daughter Hannah who came straight from the Academy to correct the answers, to our participants on the night and to our many sponsors and indeed members who donated spot prizes for the successful raffle.
A great night was had bay all and a dent was made into the schools coaching fee.
We are actively looking for sponsors to help us alleviate the cost of same in the schools year 2024/2025. Shamrocka as a club are putting the children of the parish who engage in Gaelic Games first and any help would be appreciated and welcome.
Busy Shamrocks Bar on Fri Mar 22nd
Table Quiz Mar 2024
Get your thinking caps on Andrew
JAHL V Belgooly – 24/3
Shamrocks lost their first hurling league game of the season on Sunday. The pitch in Shanbally passed a pitch inspection but the conditions were heavy and damp all through. Belgooly led 2-10 to 0-8 at HT and held on in the second half.
Shamrocks were short a few. They gave away 2 soft goals in the first half but the managemnet were pleased with the workrate and the attitude especially in the second half. Andrew O’Grady, Seán Andrews, Nathan Hayes and Seanán Collins were best for Shamrocks on the day.
U14 FL V Kilmacabea – 30/3
Shamrocks made the long trip to Leap to play Kilmacabea on Saturday afternoon. They came away with the convincing win.
Originally a home game, with the Shanbally pitch closed, Shamrocks had to travel.
With a very young team indeed with most of the players at U12, they produced a great display to win convincingly by 5-4 to 0-2.
Aaron Sisk about to pick up V Kilmacabea Mar 30th in Leap
April 2024
U16 HL V Tracton – 1/4
Shamrocks U16s hurlers travelled to Minane Bridge on Monday evening after giving up home advantage due to Shanbally being closed. Shamrocks, missing a few players due to injuries and players away along with players not starting after long layoffs, were up against it.
It was plain to see Tracton had a lot more work done on the hurling side of things than the Shamrocks lads, but they battled hard the whole game through. It has been a very tough start to the season, with training very limited due to the weather. Tracton winning out on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-9. This, however, was a good workout for our lads, and hopefully, the weather picks up so they can get regular training in.
DÓM U18 MHL V Grenagh – 3/4
The Minor hurlers of Ó Murchús were beaten by Grenagh on Wednesday evening in Camden in the league.
They were never led thereafter; the closest Ó Murchús came to them was 2 points down with 8 minutes left but Grenagh held on for the win.
Scorers for Ó Murchús : Cian Lynch 1-5 (frees) , Ruairc Sisk 1-0, Conor Mansfield 1-0, Sam Foy 0-2, Barry O’Mahony 0-1
U8 Monster Hurling Blitz – 13/4
Well done the U8 hurlers who had 2 teams in action on the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday morning, thanks to all the players, parents and coaches on some great performances from the lads against Whitechurch’s two teams and Killeagh as well.
U12 FL V Crosshaven – 14/4
Well played everyone in a Shamrocks jersey it wasn’t to be on the day but the lads never gave up trying and kept going till the final whistle.
The final score was Crosshaven 6:05, Shamrocks 5:04 in what was a great game from 2 committed teams. They had a slow start, Crosshaven built up a lead but Shamrocks finished very strong but ran out of time in the end.
U16 HL V Whitechurch – 15/4
Shamrocks made the long trip to Whitechurch a winning one on Monday evening with a close 3 point win over the home team
DÓM U18 HL V Nemo Rangers – 17/4
This was a good win for the Minor Hurlers of Ó Murchús in Nemo on a cold April Wednesday night in Trabeg. It was a very exciting game of hurling with the teams being level 5 times throughout the game.
Nemo led by 0-13 to 0-9 at HT and were looking good at that point. Eight minutes into the second half, Nemo were still ahead by 0-16 to 0-12; Sam Foy struck for a goal for Ó Murchús to give them hope and bring them within a point. They then followed that up with another point to level the game. The next 5 minutes saw both teams add on 2 point each as the finish approached but Ó Murchús went 1-17 to 0-18 ahead and held on for the win in the end.
Scorers: Cian Lynch (0-5 from frees), Barry O’Mahony (0-4 from frees and 65s), Ruairc Sisk (0-5 from play), Sam Foy (1-1 from play), Josh Bartlett (0-3 from play)
U18 Hurlers V Nemo on Wed Apr 17th (They wore Crosshaven jerseys on this occasion due to a clash with Nemo)
JAHL V Ballinhassig – 18/4
Shamrocks battled to the win in the HL on Thursday night in Shanbally. For long spells, it looked like Ballinhassig would win but Shamrocks just would not go away and put themselves into every challenge and eventually capped a marvellous comeback win 2 late points to get the vital 2 league points.
Ballinhassig played with the very strong breeze in the first half but Shamrocks were up for the fight. The half time score read Ballinhassig 0-9, Shamrocks 0-5; this gave Shamrocks a fighting chance turning to play with the (decreasing) wind. There were a lot of good performances in that half with Michael O’Neill very tidy in goal, Fionn Herlihy playing a lot of ball at centre back and Sean Andrews showing well up front.
Ballinhassig enjoyed a good 15 minutes into the wind after the restart. Seán Andrews had initially scored the Shamrocks goal when he burrowed his way through 2 Ballinhassig defenders to slap the ball beyond the keeper to give Shamrocks hope. Ballinhassig responed with 5 points on the trot and they looked well set for the win. Shamrocks however, had different ideas. A total rejig up front signalled their intent to go for it. Mark Hitchmough and Cathal Kidney formed a new full forward line with Andrews going to the wing. It worked.
Sam Foy scored a beauty from play. Andrews put over a few frees, Kidney pointed after he dispossessed the full back, Hitchmough was winning possession in the air and when a high ball dropped in around the square, Mark was fouled in possession. Seán Andrews slotted the penalty with 1 minute to go and Shamrocks were ahead by a point.
Ballinhassig had a chance to score at the other end but put a free wide. To finish it off, Seán Andrews put a sideline over from right on the 45 yard line for what was an unlikely but deserved Shamrocks win.
M. O’Neill, K. May, D. Barry, G. Ronayne, J. Tuohy, F. Herlihy, T. Murphy, N. Hayes, M. Hitchmough, S. Foy, C. Kidney, C. O’Grady, C. Hayes, S. Andrews, C. O’Donovan. Sub used – D. Scriven
Sean puts one over
Kieran May on the move
DÓM U18 HL V Passage – 18/4
Ó Murchús finally got to play this game away to Passage after it had been called off on a few occasions due to unplayable pitches.
This was their second win in the space of three nights with a great display against Passage.
DÓMs led from the 4th minute onwards and really never looked back. They really pushed on in the lead up to HT with a flurry of points and a goal and this gave them a 2-15 to 1-11 lead at HT in a high scoring game of hurling.
Passage brought the lead back to 3 points on 35 minutes but Ó Murchús stepped up a gear and added 6 quick points to open up a comfortable lead which they added to late on with a few goals. All Ó Murchús scores came from play bar 0-3.
Well done to all on a successful week on the hurling field.
Scorers – Cian Lynch (1-9, 0-1 free), Ruairc Sisk (1-4), Josh Bartlett (2-1), Barry O’Mahony (0-4, 0-2 frees), Sam Foy (0-3), Donal Herlihy (0-3), Cathal O’Donovan (0-1), Eogahn O’Sullivan (0-1)
Cork West U17s in Shanbally – 20/4
The pitch was looking great in the sunshine. Cork eventually lost the game 1-15 to 1-11 but David played very well in goal, keeping a clean sheet in the first half and pulling off a wonderful save at one point that “i got a touch to it alright” was deflected onto the crossbar and was eventually cleared to safety. David was replaced at HT for the other keeper to get gametime, which is how the Cork teams operate at his level.
Well done David, mighty stuff. Thanks to all who helped out on what was a beautiful afternoon for outdoor activity, both teams and supporters were fed and watered from our kitchen (Dee & Ann) before they left.
David Herlihy Capt of West Cork in Shanbally Apr 20th 2024
U12 HL V Ballinhassig – 21/4
Ballinhassig proved too strong for Shamrocks in Shanbally on Sunday morning. Shamrocks had a very young team out and had to play four under 10s. This is not the ideal situation to be in, especially against a hurling first club like Ballinhassig
U16 FL V Crosshaven – 22/4
A one point win for Crosshaven in Camden on Monday night in the bright sunshine.
Hard luck to our boys in what was an amazing game of football from both teams; unfortunately Shamrocks scoring burst late on proved 1 point too short.
This was the U16s first football game of the season (postponments) and no doubt results will improve as the year goes on. It was great to see such a big turnout of players as well
U14 FL V Kilmichael – 23/4
Thanks to all for traveling all the way to Mid Cork on a weekday evening.
The lads play Championship on Friday night, once again away, this time in Kilbrittain. Hopefully this will have them primed for action
DÓM U18 FL V Mayfield – 24/4
Another good win for the Diarmuid Ó Murchus U18 footballers, this time at home to Mayfield in Shanbally.
Mayfield presented a stiff challenge in the first half and led 1-4 t 0-6 at HT. Cian Lynch fired over a few points in that half after good build up play from out the field.
Ó Murchús got a dream start to the second half and scored 2-1 inside the first 5 minutes to take firm contol of the game. They added a further 2 goals and ran out winners on a scoreline of 4-11 to 1-10
Cian Lynch slots his first goal
U14 FC V Kilbrittain – 26/4
Following on from an agonising one point loss on Monday night away in Kilmichael, our young U14 team were involved in another 1 point away game, this time in the championship in Kilbrittain this time.
For once this week, Shamrocks came out on the right side of the scoreline which sets them up nicely for the rest of the season. Well done to all who played, coached and travelled to West Cork
JAFL V Courcey Rovers – 27/4
Courcey Rovers took the league points on offer in Shanbally on Saturday evening in the football league. Both sides can claim they deserved to win as many chances went abegging on both sides, in Shamrocks case the inability to convert lots of possession into meaningful scoring chances. They met with stiff Courcey Rovers resistance and a swarming defence that got back in droves to support their sweeper. Shamrocks just couldnt work the ball into dangerous positions enough to get even a draw.
Shamrocks were on top early on and led by 0-2 to 0-0 after 10 minutes. Courcey Rovers then broke for a goal with their first attack. Shamrocks were on the back foot for the next while and were lucky that Courcey Rovers hadnt brought with them a place kicker as they missed numerous easy frees and some 45s. Meanwhile Shamrocks capitalised on this and slotted over some beauties on the run up to HT including three straight from play courtesy of Andrew O’Grady and a lovely point from Mark Hitchmough off his left foot while being fouled. Shamrocks led by 0-5 to 1-0 at HT.
Courcies replied with two quick points after HT and it was level again. The teams traded points before Cian O’Flahery scored a lovely point from play to edge Shamrocks ahead with 15 minutes to play. There followed a scoreless 8 or 9 minutes before Courcey Rovers, after absorbing all the Shamrocks attacking play, broke up the field and scored 1-2 in the space of 2 minutes to win the game with 5 minutes left. Mark Hitchmough scored a Shamrocks point from play to bring it to a goal but they didnt create anything resembling a chance and that was it.
This was the lads first game in a long time and they know that they are not far off it with plenty of time to get things right.
Team below –
JAFL V Courcey Rovers 27/4/24:
Back row, l to r: S. Andrews (inj), M. Hitchmough, S. Collins, S. Kelleher, C. Collins, C. Kidney, C. O’Grady, F. Herlihy, D. Barry, T. Murphy, D. Scriven, Kingston, C., Caffrey (inj). Front, l to r: K. May, C. O’Flaherty, A. O’Grady, N. Hayes, G. Ronayne, S. Hurley, C. Kidney, S. Foy
Fionn Herlihy in acxtion V Courcey Rovers, 27/4/24
Cian O’Flaherty on the move V Courcey Rovers, 27/4/24
May 2024
DÓM U18 HL V Aghabullogue – Bealltainn
The long trip to Coachford ended in a 2 point defeat for Ó Murchús hurlers on Wednesday evening. Ó Murchús led by 3 points after 17 minutes but Aghabullogue came back into it and drew level by HT, Aghabullogue 0-9, Ó Murchús 1-6 before Ó Murchús nudged in front at the half time whistle with a point.
Aghabullogue went in front and wrestled control of the game away from Ó Murchús in the 13 minutes after HT when they scored 1-4 to Ó Murchús 0-1. They held the lead to the end, despite an Ó Murchús goal with 11 minutes to go.
Scorers for Ó Murchús – Cian Lynch 1-4, Ruairc Sisk 1-2, Senan Buckley 0-1, Donal Herlihy 0-1, Shane O’Flynn 0-1, Josh Bartlett 0-1.
U12 HL V Sliabh Rua – 5/5
Hard luck to our under 12 hurlers who put in a brave dsiplay in defeat against a strong Sliabh Rua team in Belgooly on Sunday morning; all the players gave it their all on the day.
U15 Féile Football Qualifiers – 6/5
Shamrocks V Ballygarvan and Owen Gaels
The U15 Footballers have qualified for the finals of the Féile Football (Group 6) in Cork which will be held at the end of June. They topped their group in Ballygarvan on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
Game 2 – Shamocks 4-2, Owen Gaels 2-4
These were two very contrasting games; Shamrocks they built up a handy lead against Ballygarvan early on by going for goals and were comfortable winners in the end.
The second game was much tougher indeed with both teams getting six scors each but the ability of the Shamrocks main men to link up and score vital goals at important times enabled them to go through as group winners after a close 30 minutes for football.
1. Jack Whelton, 2. Billy Hanna, 3. Ryan Doolan, 4. Shane O Meara, 5. Shane O Flynn, 6. Seamus O Mahony, 7. Michael Dorney, 8. Ryan Barrett, 9. Calum O Neill, 10, Ollie O Brien, 11. Callum Fitzgerald, 12. Donal Herlihy, 13. Sean Og Lynch, 14. Danny Field, 15. Sam Jordan, 16. James Dorney, 17. Alex Ó’Brien, 18. Paddy Keane, 19. James Keane, 20. Eanna Boland
The U15 Footballers who qualified for the finals of the Féile Football (Group 6) in Cork which will be held at the end of June.
Seamus O’Mahony about to gain possession verses Ballygarvan
Shane O’Flying (courtesy Dolores of Ballygarvan GAA)
Féile (courtesy Dolores of Ballygarvan GAA)
Billy Hanna in midfield action
Billy Hanna wins possession
DÓMs U18 FL V Douglas 2 – 6/5
Another good result for Diarmuid Ó Murchús u18 footballers on Monday evening. They beat Douglas (2) by 4-16 to 0-5 in an accomplished performance in Camden.
Ó Murchús kept Douglas to only a point in the second half while they tagged on a few more scores at the other end.
That’s now 4 from 4 in the football league.
Scorers – Cian Lynch 0-7, Joey Middleton 1-1, Josh Bartlett 1-0, Cathal O Donovan 1-0, Shay Murphy 1-0, David Herlihy 0-3, Eoin O’Sullivan, Rory Deane, Donal Herlihy and Shane O’Flynn all 0-1 each
JAHL V Ballymartle – 7/5
Shamrocks got off to the worst possible start in this league game played in Shanbally; they found themselves down by 2-9 to 0-5 at halftime and facing a big defeat.
Things did improve after the break and they put in a much better display. They had the deficit down to 5 points with seven minutes to go but a late Ballymartle goal put a dampner on that effort.
Shamrocks were short a few on the evening; Seán Andrews was outstanding for Shamrocks and scored each and every one of their 0-12 points, from both frees and play
U16 FL V Douglas (2) – 8/5
The U16 footballers who beat Ballincollig (2) in Shanbally on Wednesday evening.
It took a while for the team to get going in this one but once they did, they showed what a fine team they can be with some lovely scores. They led at HT by 2-9 to 1-4 following goals from Donal Herlihy (from the very first attach of the game straight up the middle) and Jason O’Driscoll. Luke Jordan was also in fine form in that half before he retired early.
They pulled away in the second half with the subs making a fine contribution, in particular Mark Murphy with a fine 3rd goal to seal trhe win a long ways out. Andrew Phillips was also on fire, popping up in attack time and again from wing back
U16 Panel V Ballinollig (2), May 8th 2024
U14 FC V St James – 9/5
St James 7-12, Shamrocks 2-3
The lads never gave up on yet another long trip to West Cork. They have yet to play a home match this year.
Thanks to Lisa for some photos
U14 FC V St James May 9th 2024
Defibrillator Course – 11/5
The club always takes it responsibilities very seriously when it comes to first aid and now with the aid of Peter McDaid and PJ McBride of the local branch of the Irish Red Cross, we have at least 10 members full trained up.
Well done to all and thanks to the two lads for running the course and to Socket for the organising
Back row, from left: PJ McBride (Irish Red Cross), Peter McDaid (Irish Red Cross), Cathal Kidney, Seanán Collins, Shane Quinn, Lorcan Aherne, Pa Andrews.
Front, from left: Gemma Kavanagh, John Twomey, Susan O’Mahony and Dee Twomey
Back row, from left: PJ McBride (Irish Red Cross), Peter McDaid (Irish Red Cross), Cathal Kidney, Seanán Collins, Shane Quinn, Lorcan Aherne, John Foy. Front, from left: Gemma Kavanagh, John Twomey, Susan O’Mahony and Dee Twomey
U15 Féile Hurling Qualifiers – 11/5
10:30am – Shamrocks V Carrigtwohill. Drew
11:30am – Shamrocks V Valley Rovers. Lost by 5. Bad injury to Donal Herlihy didnt help matters
12:30pm – Shamrocks V Kinsale. As both teams were out, they decided to forgo this one. Valley Rovers went through as winners.
U11 John Kerins Qualifiers – 11/5
Because so many were missing, all eleven players had to play all 3 matches in the heat against the other clubs who had way more players, could rotate when they wanted and teh Shamrocks players clearly ran out of steam especially in the second and third games. But they tried their heart out.
Shamrocks, Ballygarvan, Passage and Crosshaven players at the John Kerins Qualifying May 11th 2024 (10)
Action verses Passage in the John Kerins Qualifying May 11th 2024
U8 Monster Hurling Blitz – 11/5
Well done to our under 8 hurlers on Saturday morning in the sunshine of Riverstick, they all played plenty of hurling and did very well for themselves in a Monster Hurling Blitz agaiunst various opponents – remember to keep up the practise at home, so important, thanks to Jamie and Ricky for taking the team
U8s hurling Blitz in Riverstick, May 11th 2024
U8s hurling Blitz in Riverstick, May 11th 2024
JAFL V Ballinhassig – 11/5
No report available and the scoreline says it all – one point in 60 minutes of play. A nightmare afternoon
U12 FL V Ballygarvan – 12/5
Well done to the U12 Footballers who beat Ballygarvan on Sunday morning in the FL.
Some great performances especially late on. It was a Cork hurlers like comeback in the last 5 minutes!!!!
They eventually won by 5 points.
Thanks to all who travelled and supported the team
U12 FL V Ballygarvan May 12th 2024
Action from U12 FL V Ballygarvan May 12th 2024
DÓM U18 HL V Ballygarvan – 15/5
Well done to the Minor Hurlers of Ó Murchús who had a close fought victory over neighbours Ballygarvan in Shanbally on Wednesday evening.
It was close all through with a bit of needle in the game with a couple of flashpoints. Ballygarvan led by a point at HT, 1-8 to 1-7, the Ó Murchús goal from Cian Lynch. That git them back into the game after Ballygarvan had opened up a 4 point lead.
Scorers – Lynch 1-2, Sisk 1-1, Barry O’Mahony 0-4, Sam Foy 0-2, Senan Buckley 0-1, Josh Bartlett 0-1, Cathal O’Donovan 0-1
Sam Foy verses Ballygarvan
Josh strikes against Ballygarvan, 15/5/24
Ó Murchús U18 Hurlers who beat Ballygarvan in the League in Shanbally, 15/5/24
U14 HC V Grenagh – 17/5
Well beaten. Grenagh far too strong, another 1 point in 60 minutes display for a Shamrocks team
U8 Football Blitz – 18/5
All reports indicate that the 2 teams on duty they were brilliant on the day. They played a total of 6 games against clubs that included Ballinhassig, Passage, Ballygarvan and Courcey Rovers.
Also thanks to the parents and to our coaches who ate putting in the work with the lads.
U8 Football Blitz in Belgooly, 18.5.24
U8 Football Blitz in Belgooly, 18.5.24
U16 FL V Aghabullogue – 22/5
A high scoring game in Coachford went the way of the home team on Wednesday evening despite a great effort from the Shamrocks lads
U16 FL V Aghabullogue May 22nd 2024
JAHL V Tracton – 23/5
DÓM U18 FL V St Colmscilles – 24/5
A poor enough performance from the Diarmuid Ó Murchús team. They were beaten on the night.
The lads were level up until the 15th minute when the home side pushed on, outscoring Ó Murchús 3-5 to 0-1 in the second quarter to effictively finish off the game as a contest before halftime.
The second half was more of the same with St Colmcilles pushing on with more scores and DÓMs never landed a blow. A game to forget.
Scorers for Ó Murchús – Joey Middleton 0-4, Josh Bartlett 0-2, David Herlihy 0-2, David Cotter 0-2, Ruairc Sisk and Cian Lynch 0-1 each
U14 FC V Béal Átha a’Ghaorthaidh
The 14s finally got to play a home match on Friday evening and it resulted in a win. They welcomed Cumann Peile Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh who travelled from an Ghaeltacht Mhuscraí.
They tagged on a few more scores while their tails were up and went in at halftime with a comfortable lead, after being assisted with the (smelly) wind in the first half
Béal an Átha came much more into the game sa tarna leath but couldnt get back the deficit that Shamrocks had built up and the Shamrocks lads powered on to a win, ceann a bhí tuillte acu.
Well done to all the players who togged off in the sunshine with a good turnout ready for action in the Uaine agus Bán jerseys!
U14s who beat Béal Átha a’ Ghaorthaidh in championship on Friday May 24th
Fionn Behan takes off towards the goal
U8 Hurling Blitz – 25/5
The lads are improving with games and its clear to see that the effort beomg put in is paying off. Shamrocks 1 played Tracton 3 and Shamrocks 2 played Kinsale 3 on the day.
Thanks to al coaches, players and parents for a great mornings hurling
U10/U9 Football V Crosshaven – 25/5
The games finished up just before the heavy rain. There are many more players to come into thsispanel and we hope to see them next Friday night when thay play Nemo Rangers who are bringng a big number with them so lets get out there and give them a proper match up!
Our thanks to Darragh who reffed, to Colm and Shane on the line assisted by Lisa.
U10/U9 V Crosshaven, Challenge May 25th 2024
U10/U9s V Crosshaven, Challenge May 25th 2024
Aaron Sisk slots one home
JAFL V Carriagline – 26/5
The win was built on a big half back line performance from Nathan Hayes, Fionn Herlihy and Sean Andrews.
Alan Mac at midfield showed up well as did Mark Hitchmough and Cathal Collins in the forwards
It was a solid and well rounded team performance. Well done to all
June 2024
U14s in FL and Championship acion recently
The u14s footballers had 2 great win recently in league and championship
Firstly, they travelled to Kilmichael (again) and turned in a great hours football, winning on a scoreline of 3-5 to 2-6. Goals from Patrick Keane, Fionn Behan and James Dorney, with points from Sam Jordan, Harry O’Neill, Ryan Collins and Seanán Quinn.
They then doubled up 2 days later with hoe game against Uibh Laoire (Iveleary) and once again, a great team performance gave them the win, 2-5 to 2-3
U10s/U9s in recent action
Well done to our under 10s/U9s who played a couple of games recntly as well, once against Nemo Rangers in football and in hurling against Ballygarvan. There was a great turnout on both nights, well done to the players, coaches and the parents.
U8s Blitz in Ballygarvan – 8/6
Well done to the U8s boys who played in Ballygarvan on Saturday Jun 8th in the swelterig heat, 12 togged and they all played 6 games each, they are inproving each week
U14 HC V Ballygarvan – 14/6
A great effort from a very determined Shamrocks team came up just short in a great game of hurling in Ballygarvan on Friday evening.
Ballygarvan led by 3 points at HT and Shamrocks battled away in the second half, never giving Ballygarvan an inch and turned in a very courageous performance indeed, well done young men.
Thanks to our players, coaches and supporters on what was a very encouraging performance.
Photos below courtesy of Dolores Spillane Kidney, Ballygarvan GAA
Goalmouth action V Ballygarvan
U14 HC V Ballygarvan, June 14th 2024
JAHL V Carrigaline – 16/6
Well done to everyone on a good win
U12 HL V Blarney 2 – 17/6
Shamrocks 1-9, Blarney (2) 0-2
U12 HL V Blarney (2), June 17th 2024
U10/U9 FL V Eire Óg – 20/6
Well done to the under 10/9 footballers who turned out in force to play Eire Óg in Shanbally on Blitz style football games on Thursday evening, they all played great football, so well done to all players and coaches.
They continue at the Academy every Friday night and play Ballygarvan next Tuesday in football and Tracton in hurling next Friday so its busy time for them as they head into the summer holidays from school
Thanks in particular to the parents and to the coaches Colm, David, Keith and Shane for organising Thursday nights 3 teams who all played 3 games each
U10-U9 FL Blitz V Eire Óg 20.6.24
JAFL V Ballygarvan – 20/6
A powerful Ballygarvan performance on Thursday evening in Shanbally. They scored 2 goals within a minute after the 15th minute, which was actually the first scores of the game as Shamrocks had resisted up to that point, and they pushed on after that to a big score.
From a Shamrocks point of view, the scoreline was unfair on their efforts with many of the younger players in partiular showing up well with plenty of positives to take from the game.
JAFL V Valley Rovers – 23/6
Valley Rovers 3-18, Shamrocks 0-7
Not a good day at the office for Shamrocks in their last league game before championship. The game was over after 15 minutes as Valleys led 1-7 to 0-2 and they were attacking at will and opening up Shamrocks at all angles. They pushed on and led 2-10 to 0-4 at HT.
A depleted Shamrocks did improve somewhat after the break but in reality, this was 60 minutes of shooting practice for the Valleys team
Lots of work ahead before championship starts in July – against the exact same team!!! Its been a mixed campaign for the footballers so far with some nice wins but this week has been depressing with 2 hammerings.
Not many positives from a sobering display on Sunday – Stephen Hurley in goal was outstanding and only for him it would have been 7 or 8; Johnny Tuohy and Gary Ronayne made some nice interceptions at times; the ever dependable Mark Hitchmough scored some wonderful points from play; nobody got injured and the sun was shining
U12 FL V Lee Gaels – 24/6
The U12 footballers had a solid outing away to Lee Gaels (Dripsey/Gleann na Laoi), winning by 4-13 to 2-4, they had lots of good passing movements and plenty of different players got on the scoreboard: well done to the players, parents and coaches
U10/U9 F Blitz V Ballygarvan – 25/6
They are out again on Friday, this time hurling away to Tracton, all hands on deck
U10-U9 F V Ballygarvan away Jun 25th 2024
Halftime
Noah Sisk U10 v Ballygarvan Jun 25th 2024
DÓM U18 HL V Tracton – 26/6
Ó Murchús 5-14, Tracton 1-5
This was an accomplished performance throughout the team built on a brilliant first half display after which they led by 3-7 to 0-1.
They tagged on more scores in the second half to get a good start to the second part of their season, well done to all
Fundraiser for Friends of St Lukes Hospital, Dublin – June 16th
On behalf of the O’Neill Family, we would like to thank everyone who turned up on Sunday morning June 16th for the fun walk/run in aid of St. Luke’s Oncology Rathgar Dublin.
It was a fantastic success !! We would like thank the following people for their help this morning – Shamrocks Hurling and Football Club for there support especially Lisa Cronin. Also, Jamie Sweeney and an Garda Siochana for marshalling, Andrea Doolan, Mairead (Granny) and Jackie Keane for running the kitchen..to everyone for making sandwiches or cakes and especially to everyone who took part in the fun run this morning. We would also like to thank not only members but everyone who have donated through the idonate page. Thank you all.
You can still donate to the link below or to the money buckets on the morning. Thank you. idonate.ie/ONeill
Calum O’Neill Fundraiser 1
Sgt Sweeney on duty making sure everything was safe on the roads!
Calum O’Neill Fundraiser 2
U10/U9 HL V Tracton – 28/6
Well done to the u10/U9s who played Tracton in Minane Bridge on Friday evening in challenge games.
All players played 3 periods of 15 minutes each and this sets this particular group up nicely for Club Chiaráin next week where it’ll be hurling all week – they’ll be even better this time next week.
Our thanks to all the players, parents (good crew there on the night) and coaches Colm, David, Shane Behan, Colin, Darragh and Lisa who also helped out.
U7 Monster Hurling Blitz – 29/6
Well done to our U7 hurlers who got game time in a blitz in Crosshaven on Saturday morning., They played some carrigaline teams and Ballinhassig and really got stuck in and played some great hurling.
Thanks to the players for their efforts, parents and to the coaches Seán, Gavin and Paul. (Photos to follow) ☘️☘️
They are out again next Thursday July 4th as they play in another blitz in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as well as taking part in Club Chiaráin so a busy few days upcoming for them.
U14 FC Final V St James – 30/6
St James 3-8, Shamrocks 2-0
Hard luck to our players who by all accounts, played very well against an extremely strong St James team. Shamrocks were only a point down with 15 minutes left but St James finished strong.
Shamrocks lost nothing in defeat.
JAHL V Kilbrittain – 30/6
Kilbrittain 3-12, Shamrocks 3-11
This was really tough on the Junior Hurlers. A win and they made the semi finals of the league. They fought very hard all through but found it impossible get anything going on the free count – it was easily 4:1 in Kilbrittains favour, probably more.
Shamrocks played up the pitch and against a breeze in the first half. They led by 1-6 to 1-5 at half time, a brilliant Mark Hitchmough goal cancelling out a Kilbrittain goal at the other end.
Kilbrittain did control the third quarter and moved into a 5 point lead at one stage 3-9 to 2-7 (Shamrocks goal from Sam Foy, 2-3 from play from wing forward). But the young Shamrocks team refused to bend and fought their way back with more scores from Mark Hitchmough, Sam Foy, Darragh nScriven and an Alan Mac fre. They deserved a draw but unfortunately, and going exactly with the trend of the game, the referee awarded Kilbrittain a scorable winning free which they slotted over to win the game.
A disappointing end for Shamrocks after such a great display. Way more positives than negatives on the day but one thing stood out – the performances of the younger players coming out of and still playing minor – they were outstanding and you add in the 10 players missing to that team, they can all look forward with confidence to the championship which begins in early August.
Josh Bartlett in his JHL debut V Kilbrittain
Alam Mac V Kilbrittain Jun 30th
Mark Hitchmough puts one into the forwards V Kilbrittan, 30/6/24
July 2024
Club Chiaráin – Day 1 (July 1st)
When the calendar turns to July, in Shamrocks that means only one thing – our annual summer Hurling Training Club/Camp for the boys and girls of our club.
And so it was on Monday morning, under grey skies but a dry sod, that Club Chiaráin officially started. With nearly 90 of our young boys and girls at the ready, things got started and it was FUN. Thats the only way to describe out. FRom 5 year olds up to 13 year olds, the ash was swinging, there were a few belts and knocks, but everyone went home with a smile on their face.
The ancillary staff will be mentioned later in the week but they made sure everything was in order with gear, food (no sausages left at breaktime), hurleys and helmets for anyone that needed them. The (fully qualified and vetted) coaches will rotate each day so for today, we thank Carol and Ronan, Andy, Ailbhe and Síomha, Gary and Hannah, Ronan and Rachel, Pa and Socket, Alannah and Ellie and John Herlihy NT and Kieran.
Roll on Day 2
Eanna about to receive a pass, Club Chiaráin Day 1
Carol and Ronan with the smallies
Limbering up at the Registration and start of Club Chiaráin 2024
Club Chiaráin – Day 2
Big turnout of Shamrocks players and coaches once again – everyone is having fun and thanks to our kitchen staff Mairéad and Dee who kept everyone fed and watered.
Make sure everyone combs their hair, puts on their greenest Shamrocks gear and practises ther smile as we’ll have a photographer with us on Wednesday.
Roll on Day 3
U12 girls playing games
Gary and Cathal with the 9s
Kevin O’Grady gees up the 10s
U16 FL V Ballinora – 2/7
Ballinora 4-15, Shamrocks 3-12
Hard luck to the U16 footballers who played their first game in the second half of the season in Ballinora on Wednesday evening, they lost our by 4-15 to 3-12 in a brilliant game of football.
Ballinora dominated the first half and had a very healthy lead at HT, 3-8 to 1-3. A few words at half time produced an inspired second half transformation from Shamrocks who thundered into the game. Then Seamus O’Mahony at center back got a belt, had to go off and this totally burst the Shamrocks momentum – Ballinora ran out winners but not after a mighty Shamrocks effort.
Club Chiaráin – Day 4
Another great day of FUN at Club Chiaráin with Gaelic Football being on the menu on Thursday. Plenty of laughter and the atmosphere and vibe was so positive today up the Track.
We even had THREE birthdays – all celebrated in style with cake
Our thanks to our coaches Carol & Rona, Paul & Ailbhe, David & Cathal, Ronan, Maura & Sharon, Pa, Socket & Hannah, Síomha, Ellie & Alannah, John and Kieran. Fantaastic work guys and gals!!!
Ready for action, mixed game
Ethan handpasses
Alex’s Birthday
Club Chiaráin, Day 5
As is tradition, John Herlihy ran his annual Poc Fada competitions for all the participants and we thank John for this great jesture in providing trophies for the winners and finalists.
The clash of the Ash went quiet around midday as yet amother tradition, the visit of the ice cream van, took place. The camáns were tossed aside as everyone, on the field and off it, were treated to a large ice cream after a fantastic weeks work.
As always – EVERYONE went home happy !
We will have a full report on the week from a man who did so much to make this week work, Seán Ó Tuama asap
What an atmosphere
Cathal and Coby with the 9s and an ice cream
Sharon with the 10s and some Uachtar Reoite
U16 HL V Douglas 2 – 8/7
Shamrocks 2-8, Douglas (2) 1-7
This was a hard fought win against Douglas 2. Eventhough it was the visitors second team, it was clear from early on that every one of them could hurl, especially in the forwards so the result in the end was pleasing.
However, playing against the wind in the second half, they upped their game considerably and dominated the second half. to run out deserved winners on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-6 when scores were hard to come by.
Donal Herlihy poked home the deciding goal with 13 minutes left to open a 6 point lead and Calum Fitz in goal and the back held out with some good saves and defending.
U16 HL V Douglas (2) Jul 7th 2024 in Shanbally. Back row – R. Doolan (inj), D. Herlihy, J. Kearney O’Sullivan, L. Dorney, C. O’Neill, C. Fitzgerald, S. O’Mahony, L. Jordan, B. Hanna, P. Keane. Front, l to r: J. O’Driscoll, S. Óg Ó Loinsigh, M. Dorney, R. Barrett, M. Dorney, S. O’Flynn
Calum O’Neill looks up V Douglas 2
U14 HL V Dromtarriffe – 12/7
A brave performance from the young Shamrocks team who travelled all the way to Dromtarriffe on Friday evening, well done to them on an excellent effort
JAH Exhibition Game V Glen Rovers – 13/7
Shamrocks 3-14, Glen Rovers 3-11
Junior Hurlers who played and beat Glen Rovers on Saturday Jul 13th on the 4K pitch (‘Centre of Excellence’) in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 3-14 to 3-11. Back from left – A. O’Grady, A. McCarthy, M. Hitchmough, S. Kelleher, S. Foy, N. Hayes, C. O’Grady, M. O’Neill, J. Bartlett, D. Scriven, D. Barry, S. Collins. Front – S. Andrews, F. Herlihy, C. Hayes, G. Ronayne, J. Tuohy, C. O’Donovan, K. May, R. Barrett
Winning Lotto Cheque Presentation – 13/7
U16 FL V Blarney – 15/7
This was an important win for Shamrocks in the scramble to qualify for a playoff place in the Div 1 league. Shamrocks moved to second in the with the hard fought win but as many as EIGHT clubs can finish in the top two at this point. Its a very competitive league, just like this game was.
Shamrocks should have won by more. To be more specific, they should have been more than 0-10 to 0-4 ahead at half time. They completely dominated possession and had some glorious chances in front of goal but unfortunately, they left their shooting boots at home; easily kicking double figure wides throughout the hour but thats something that can be corrected. Plenty of attacks broke down as well close in on goal in what was largely a frustrating first half, before a three point scoring burst before the break gave them more of a cushion.
Their profligary in front of goal in the first half nearly cost them. Blarney scored 1-1 straight from the throw in at the start of the second half. There followed 10 scoreless minutes before Blarney brought it back to a one point game, 0-10 to 1-6 with 13 minutes left. The game was there for either team to win. Shamrocks dug in and scored a wonderful point in the 17th minute of the second half, their first score in that period. This was followed by another from a free to give them a three point lead with 8 minutes to go.
The hits were going in and both teams were up for it at this point. But the teams cancelled each other out in that last 8 minutes plus the 2 of injury time and that suited Shamrocks perfectly as they just about held onto the 3 point margin. They can also thank the Shamrocks goalkeeper goal who made 3 excellent blocks, one in particular two thirds of the way through the second half when Blarney were looking for the equaliser
Well done to all for digging in on a wet night against good opposition.
U16 football panel who beat Blarney in Shanbally on July 15th
Ollie O’Brien kicks a vital second half score
Seán Óg Ó Loinsigh V Blarney
U7 Monster Hurling Blitz – 18/7
U7 hurlers with Aoife and Zoe at Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Thurs Jul 19th
U14 FL V Kilmeen/Kilbrin – 19/7
Kilmeen/Kilbrin 3-10, Shamrocks 0-6
Yet another long trip to West Cork and unfortunately a heavy defeat. The lads tried hard all through
DÓM U18 HC V Passage – 24/7
A 2 point loss in a very good quality game throughout
Apart from the first twn minutes, Passage led for the entire game. The HT scpore was Passage 2-10, Ó Murchús 0-11.
Ó Murchús never gave up and a late scoring burst came up just short after a mighty effort.
Scorers – C. Lynch 0-8, R. Sisk 1-0, S. Buckle, B. O’Mahony, E. O’Sullivan 0-2 each, L. Dorney, S. Foy, D. Herlihy, J. Bartlett, C. O.Donovan, K. May 0-1 each
U10/U9 Hurling V Ballinhassig – 25/7
Well done to the under 10 and under 9s who played Ballinhassig in hurling on Thursday evening in Shanbally, all played great hurling on the night
U10.U9 V Ballinhassig Hurling Jul 25th (3)
U10.U9 V Ballinhassig Hurling Jul 25th (5)
U8 Hurling Blitz – 25/7
U16 FC/FL V Passage – 29/7
An excellent result for our U16 footballers this evening in an exciting championship game against our formidable opponents, Passage.
Shamrocks playing into the wind started well, but the poor shooting at goal kept the visitors in the game. Halftime score was Shamrocks 2-3 Passage 1-8. With the wind in the second half Shamrocks started to move the ball much faster and took control but again left Passage back into the game.
It was a much tighter finish than it should’ve been . Shamrocks winning on a scoreline of 4-11 to 3-12
JAFC V Valley Rovers – 28/7
Valley Rovers 2-12, Shamrocks 0-9
A few injuries mid game didnt help Shamrocks who tried very hard all game. They conceded a goal with the first attack and went in at HT down 1-7 to 0-4.
Again, they tried very hard in the second half but another Valley Rovers goal finished off the game.
DÓMs U18 FC V Ballincollig 2 – 31/7
Diarmuid Ó Murchus 2-19, Ballincollig (b) 2-6
In Camden, this game was played in warm temperatures with plenty of close action especially in the first half. At that point, Ó Murchús led by only a point after having led by 7 points coming up to HT but Ballincolligs second team (a strong selection) scored 2 quick goals just before HT and it was game on.
The cecond half was much more accomplished from Ó Murchús but it was only in the last quarter that they pulled away with a quickfire 2 goals and 7 points to run out winners in the end by 13 points.
This is the first game of four in the Football Championshp round robin so off to a good start.
Scorers – David Herlihy (0-5), Joey Middleton 1-1, Donal Herlihy 1-1, Cian Lynch 0-3, Eoin O’Sullivan 0-3, Senan Buckley 0-2 and Cathal O’Donovan, Fionn Mansfield, Josh Bartlett and Luke Jordan with 0-1 each
August 2024
U12 FL V Tracton – 3/8
Shamrocks 4-9, Tracton 2-3
A good win for the U12s who were always in control against Tracton in Shanbally, Tracton struck first with a goal but Shamrocks took over thereafter and ran out worthy winners in the end
Aaron setting up an attack V Tracton
U12 FL V Tracton Aug 3rd in Shanbally
JAHC V Kinsale – 4/8
Kinsale 4-17, Shamrocks 1-13
Shamrocks were beaten in Round 1 of the hurling championship in Belgooly on Sunday afternoon in wet conditions.
They now face an uphill battle to get out of the group
U16 HC V Tracton – 5/8
Tracton 1-16, Shamrocks 2-11
A decimated Shamrocks team due to holidays and injuries travelled with 13 players to Minane Bridge this evening and had to play the full Tracton 15 for the entire match.
Tracton upped the intensity and pulled into an 8 point lead. Never letting their heads drop Shamrocks scored 1-4 without reply. However it was not to be at the end with Tracton winning by 2 points.
This really was a huge effort from the players on duty. Certainly, the future is bright given this performance on Monday night. The players were outstanding
