Club Ciarán got off to a great start on Monday morning where, despite the drizzle, everyone was enthusiastic and ready for action . We had 90 boys and girls this year which is an excellent turnout and is very managable. We had 15 coaches and helpers, many from our u21 and minor teams who have … Read more
Whitescross 8-8, Shamrocks 5-13 A very high scoring game of hurling went Whitescross’ way on a beautiful Sundfay monring for hurling. The old adage that goals wins games rang true here as though Shamrocks got more socres than the visitors, the 8 goals conceded proved the losing of the game. Shamrocks were … Read more
Ballinhassig 4-2, Shamrocks 3-3 This league is a 10 a side is pilot project by Rebel Óg and both teams played their first game of the season on Saturday in Shanbally. There was plenty of excellent hurling on offer on both sides in this three periods of 15 minutes games. Ballinhassig won by 2 … Read more
Shamrocks 0-16, Tracton 1-11 Shamrocks are back in the championship proper after this gutsy win over Tracton on Friday evening in Carrigaline. The stakes were high for Shamrocks as they would have been out of the championship if they had lost. But they responded to a late Tracton surge to battle to a deserved … Read more
Shamrocks 4-11, Lee Gaels 3-7 A second win in a row for the u14 hurlers as they beat Lee Gaels in Dripsey by 7 points. The teams were fairly well matched but on this occasion Shamrocks had that bit more hurling than the home team and were able to get scores at the vital … Read more
Aghada 4-2, Shamrocks 0-2 If ever a result did an injustice to a game, then this was it! Whilst Aghada were the better side overall, Shamrocks battled away all night without any reward. They had a good number of scoring chances but luck deserted them on the night. Shamrocks has 18 players togged out – the best … Read more
Shamrocks travelled to St. Michael’s grounds in Mahon on Saturday last for a U8 Hurling Blitz. They were grouped with Sliabh Rua, Valley Rovers & Sarsfields. They had nine players togged out with a number of apologies due to holidays. The standard was very high and our lads were more than comfortable in this company. … Read more
Shamrocks 1-5, Castlelyons 1-5 A fair result in the end as both teams finished level in Shanbally on Thursday evening. Shamrocks had 16 young players togged off for this one and all got game time as the squad was rotated throughout. Castlelyons started the brighter and went 1-3 ahead playing with the wind. … Read more
Shamrocks 7-13, Crosshaven 3-4 A comfortable win for the u14 hurlers on Tuesday evening against Crosshaven. This was their first win of the season at hurling but it had been coming as the lads were keen, enthusiastic and have definately been improving. After Crosshaven scored an early goal, Shamrocks settled down and the … Read more
Shamrocks travelled to Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday for the annual John Kerins Memorial U11 football competition. We had high hopes for this group of lads who are showing great potential over the last few seasons. A lot of work over the long winter evenings in the National Maritime College and on the pitch … Read more