U8 Football Blitz – 10/10

  Shamrocks travelled in force to Na Piarsaigh GAA grounds this morning. They had 19 players togged out and entered 2 teams and played Carrigtwohill, Na Piarsaigh & Mayfield. Good strong physical games were played and the lads were well up to the task.   This was the final blitz of the year and medals … Read more

U10 Monster Football Blitz – 3/10

  Our Final u10 Football Blitz took place this morning at Mayfield GAA complex.   Shamrocks had 13 players togged out – a good mixture of young and old. Shamrocks played Fermoy, Bishopstown and Mayfield. These were strong physical teams but our lads coped well and won two of their games.   Thank you to … Read more

U8 Monster Football Blitz – 3/10

  The final u8 Football blitz was held this morning with Nemo Rangers providing the excellent venue. We had 20 players togged out and entered 2 teams.   Aghada, Crosshaven, Passage, St. Finbarr’s and Douglas were our opponents on the day. We played very well and all players got plenty game time. We had great … Read more

U8 Hurling Blitz – 26/9

  The final local u8 Hurling blitz took place in Ballinhassig this morning. 20 players togged out – easily our best turnout of the year. Unfortunately, an uneven number of teams turned up and we were only able to field one team. We split the numbers and played 2 different teams each half of the 3 … Read more

U12 Hurling Challenge – 21/9

  Shamrocks played Ballinora on Monday evening in Ballinora in their latest challenge game. Ballinora finished top of B1 in the East division and proved too good for Shamrocks on the night. Shamrocks had a very young team out due to clashes with other codes etc, featuring only two u12 players and six u10 players. … Read more

U14 CFC Co Semi Final V Doneraile – 20/9

  Doneraile 4-9, Shamrocks 2-7   Doneraile proved just about too strong for a gallant Shamrocks team in the County C football Championship played at a wet Watergrasshill. Doneraile had the better footballers, especially their bigger players and they played to their strengths, keeping these players in the game all the time. Their handling was … Read more

U10 Football Blitz – 19/9

  The last local blitz of the season was hosted by the Tracton club on Saturday. The impact of other codes was evident as only 4 teams entered. We had 9 players on duty and credit is due to them as 6 were u8.   We played Crosshaven, Courcey Rovers and the host club and … Read more

U12 Football Challenge V Kinsale – 15/9

  Shamrocks travelled to Kinsales second pitch on Tuesday night. The night was dark and murky and the game finished in near darkness. Kinsale were preparing for a B grade semi final and Shamrocks were up against a good, strong, physical team. This was good preparation for our lads going forward. Shamrocks must have night … Read more

U12 Hurling Challenge V Crosshaven – 7/9

  Shamrocks and Crosshaven played out a challenge game on Monday night in Camden. It was pleasing to see Shamrocks reverse the league from earlier in the season. The team were evenly enough matched but the visitors finished the stronger and scored some great points to open a gap. Shamrocks had 15 players togged and everyone played … Read more

U10 Hurling Blitz – 5/9

  St. Michael’s hosted Saturday morning’s hurling blitz. Shamrocks had 12 players togged out. Brian Dillons, St, Vincents and local rivals Carrigaline provided the opposition. Our lads played excellently in all games. All players got plenty of game time.   Thank you to John Jordan for refereeing all games. Thanks also to the parents and siblings for … Read more