U14 FL V Ballinora – 22/2

  Ballinora 6-7, Shamrocks 3-1   This was Shamrocks first league game of the year and they just had enough players to field the required 12 on this horrible day for any outdoor sport.   Shamrocks lost the toss and were forced to play against the gale blowing right down the field. It was all … Read more

JAFL V Belgooly – 22/2

  Belgooly 2-9, Shamrocks 0-5    South-East Cork Champions Belgooly were in impressive form for their league encounter with Shamrocks played in blustery conditions on their home pitch which was in excellent condition.   Belgooly were into top gear from the throw-in and despite facing the elements were 4 points clear after 23 minutes. On the … Read more

MFL V Tracton – 22/2

  Shamrocks 6-6 ,Tracton 0-6   Shamrocks got their season off to a winning start with a comprehensive win over Tracton on Saturday afternoon last.   The gale force wind proved difficult for the lads to deal with throughout the game. Shamrocks played against it in the first half and this is where they laid the … Read more

JAFL V Courcey Rovers – 16/2

  Shamrocks 1-13, Courcey Rovers 2-4   Shamrocks got their second win of the Junior A Football season under their belt with a fully deserved win over a battling Courcey Rovers side in Shanbally on Sunday afternoon last.   After all the recent rain, the bottom pitch in Shanbally was in good nick for a … Read more

JAFL V Kinsale – 9/2

Shamrocks 0-12, Kinsale 0-4   On a perfect morning for football after all the rain, Shamrocks headed to Kinsale to start the 2014 league campaign.   Shamrocks playing with the wind  were 3 points ahead after 10 minutes. Brian Sweeney and Alan McCarthy fielded some great ball at center field. The returning Chris O’ Neill and Cannice … Read more

AGM – 13/1

  The Adult Club AGM took place on Monday evening, attended by a large audience, in particular players.   Much debate took place about the current state of affairs of our club, be it training, players commitment, Junior A and B, etc etc.   The 3 outgoing officers of Chairperson Pat McCarthy, Secretary Dave O’Flaherty … Read more

Frank Fitzgerald R.I.P

The news of Frank Fitzgerald’s death was received by his wide circle of friends and neighbours in Monkstown and further afield with much regret and sadness. This decent and much respected person was revered in his community who were in turn enriched by his affable manner and noble spirit. As a young man he was … Read more