Patrick Andrews

  Anything containing a reference to gold is surely special and this was certainly the case when the Shamrock Hurling Club gathered together groups of Hurlers of fifty years ago who were part of a golden era which left an indelible mark in G.A.A. history.   The 1960’s saw Shamrocks emerge as a great Under … Read more

  Shamrocks Juvenile Club held their AGM on Thursday November 7th in the Grace McCarthy Rooms, in the Clubhouse. It was a very positive meeting.     The outgoing chairperson John Twomey (Ringaskiddy), Rúnaí Patrick Andrews and Treasurer Paddy Andrews gave their comprehensive reports. The year was a much better one overall for the club … Read more

  Carraig na bhFear 4-8, Shamrockws 3-5   Carraig na bhFear won the league final in the Mon Field on Sunday morning. The game was mostly played in the rain, which made conditions difficult for both teams, especially ball handling.   Carraig na bhFear did all the damage in the first half when they scored … Read more

  Shamrocks provided the staging venue for the 5k race and walk organised by the Nathan Kirwin Trust Committee from Currabinny. Sunday morning October 13th was a perfect day with a very large attendance showing their goodwill and support for this very worthy cause.   The large group of participants started at the entrance to … Read more

  Shamrocks took part in the final u8 blitz of the year in Ballinhassig on Saturday morning. They had 12 players togged out on the day and all players aquitted themselves well over the course of the three games, of which Shamrocks won one, lost one and drew one! Managers Shane O’Donovan and Semaus O’Flynn, … Read more

  Brian Dillons 5-8, Shamrocks 4-6   In what was the final football game of the minor calendar this year, Shamrocks travelled to Brian Dillons new pitch in Whitescross for a match that had no bearing on the position of either team in the league table. It was played in the worst possible conditions for … Read more

  Shamrocks 8-7, Grenagh 1-3   Shamrocks finished up their u12 league season with a comprehensive win over a young Grenagh side at a wet Shanbally on Monday evening. Despite the County Senior Hurlers defeat at the weekend, the show goes on at local level and it was great to see the Shamrocks lads play with … Read more

  Lisgoold 5-10, Shamrocks 1-12   Having lost the toss, we had to travelled to play Lisgoold in the final of the Rebel Óg U16 C hurling league. Conditions were ideal for hurling and both teams soon found their rhythm and got some early points on the scoreboard. Our first four points came frees converted … Read more

  Shamrocks 2-12, St Vincents 4-3   Shamrocks captured the u12 C Football League crown with a thrilling 3 point win over a gallant St Vincents team on Saturday afternoon last in Ballinora’s pitch in Waterfall.   A strong second half propelled the Shamrocks lads to the clubs first ever win at Rebel Óg level … Read more