Christmas Draw 2012

The Shamrocks Annual Christmas Draw for 2012 was held in Murphs Bar, Monkstown on Tuesday night last, December 18th. Below are the results:   1st Prize (Monster Christmas Hamper, The Chairman) – Jamie Sweeney c/o Pat Mac 2nd Prize (Classical Christmas Hamper, An Old Shamrock) – Sophia Daly, The Demesne, Monkstown. 3rd Prize (A lovely … Read more

Tommy O’Rourke RIP

The death was announced over the weekend of Tommy (Tucker) O’Rourke. Tommy lived in Carrigaline for many years,but was born in Ringaskiddy. In his youthful years he played hurling and football with Shamrocks along with his late brother Billy (Rusty). He also played at Junior level.    Along with Billy he was a member of … Read more

End of Year Outing for U15’s

Shamrocks U15s were guests of both Anglesea Street Fire and Garda Station on Wed 28th Nov. This proved to be a very popular event as the lads got a detailed tour of both stations.   In the Fire Station they broke into two groups and the officer leading one group knew some of the lads from … Read more

Schools Coach and Education Officer

The club are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Liam Shanahan as our new Schools Coach and Education Officer. Liam’s job will basically involve him going into the 3 schools in the parish (namely Scoil Barra Naofa (Monkstown NS), Shanbally NS and Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS) and coaching the boys and girls in all … Read more

Fundraising 10km Run/5km Walk 2012

We held our now annual Fundraising 10km Run/5km Walk for 2012 on Saturday last. The weather was fantastic and the turnout, in particular from the parents was excellent. Our sincere thanks to everyone, idir óg ‘is aosta, who got involved.   The event organisers John Twomey (Ringaskiddy) and Liam Shanahan were very happy with the way things … Read more

U9 Hurling Blitz – 4/11

Shamrocks travelled to St. Vincents Hurling and Football Club on Sunday 4th of November for their second hurling blitz which was run by Coiste na nOg. Players were on the road at nine o’clock for a 9.45am start.   Shamrocks were drawn against Blarney, Na Piarsiagh and Ballincollig. The lads played against Blarney first in … Read more

U15 Hurling League Final V Grenagh – 20/10

Grenagh 5-7, Shamrocks 1-6   We travelled to Grenagh on Saturday for our u/15 hurling league final and got off to a bad start where we found ourselves 1-01 to no score after only two minutes.   Grenagh then got a second goal before we got on the scoreboard with two points from play having … Read more