The joy Christmas was tempered with the news of Mattie Murphy’s death. Mattie who lived in Shanbally was truly one of life’s consummate gentlemen. His quite, pleasant and unassuming manner endeared him to all who were priviliged to know and work with him. Born in Strawhall, between Raffeen and Monkstown, in the year 1930, … Read more
The annual Long Puck competition organised by The Shamrock Hurling Club drew a large attendance with some fine scores being recorded in blustry conditions. The traditional route, starting at the Oratory in Ringaskiddy via the Pfizer Road through to Shanbally offered many challanges to the participants. This event is now part of the … Read more
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
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
There was a huge crowd of parents and their children in Pfizers Sports club last Friday night for the Christmas Disco. This was easily our biggest ever crowd, with well in excess of 100 people and augurs well for 2013. We hope that the kids had a great night and we hope to see … Read more
Mr Declan McDonnell is pictured below receiving his winning Club Lotto ticket from Shamrocks Club Officers, which he bought in Sams Bar recently. Well done Declan!
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
Following the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training sessions from January 1st 2013 (for all age grades up to and including minor) and at U21 and Adult level from January 1st 2014. CLICK HERE … Read more
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
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