MCFC V Nemo Rangers 3 – 25/7

Shamrocks 5-8, Nemo Rangers (3) 2-8   An important victory for our Minor team in a game played earlier this evening at Pairc Tadgh O’h-Ainnlaoi.   Shamrocks were deserving winners having led 1 – 5 to 1 – 2 at halftime. The game featured some splendid scores from both teams.  We saw some excellent goalkeeping … Read more

Michael Prout Wedding – 20/7

On Friday afternoon last at St. Joseph’s Church Glanmire, Michael Prout married Jackie Cussen in a very beautiful cermony presided over by Canon Micheal O’Dalaigh. This recently refurbished Church was packed with families and friends to witness the great occasion when Michael and Jackie exchanged wedding bands after just over eight years of courtship. Michael … Read more

JAHL V Tracton – 16/7

Tracton 2-19, Shamrocks 0-16   On a splendid sod on Tracton’s new sand based pitch scores were aplenty. Shamrocks had some absentees and it was an opportunity to provide important playing time for players who needed same.   Shamrocks were under pressure early on and Tracton duly punished their shortcomings with a string of points. A few … Read more

Mary Glossop (nee Hickey) RIP

On Saturday last the death of Mary Glossop (nee Hickey) was announced. The news of her death has shocked and sadened all of us who knew and grew up with this wonderful charismatic lady from old Ringaskiddy. Mary was a very outgoing and pleasant lady always wearing a smile.   Forty one years ago she … Read more

JAFC Quarter Final V Carrigaline – 7/7

Shamrocks 3-11, Carrigaline 1-9   Shamrocks earned themselves a place in this year’s South-East Football semi-final after a facile win over neighbours Carrigaline in Liam McCarthy Park this evening.   Skipper Sweeney was the key man in this comprehensive victory, by hitting the first goal and setting up a second one early in the game. After … Read more

MCHC V Kinsale – 7/7

Kinsale 2-13, Shamrocks 1-12   Shamrocks took to the Brinny pitch on a dry sunny Saturday evening to take on Kinsale in the minor hurling championship.   This was our first hurling game of the season as for one reason or another, we were unable to field a team for the league. The team settled … Read more

Camp Ciarán – Lá 5

The final day was one of mixed emotions, delight and appreciation of a great week and regret that it should now have come to an end today. Some children and parents queried, why we couldn’t have another week. John and Kathleen Hanley were the good Samaratians this morning when they arrived with a large bag … Read more

Camp Ciarán – Lá 4

Lá breá tirim a bhí againn, and Mrs. Jackie Keane (wife of Stephen our dual purpose full forward) arrived into the Kitchen this morning with a large basket of freshly cooked scones. Paddy Andrews, a man with a delicate palate, said these scones were th finest he ever tasted. They didn’t last long.   The boys … Read more

Camp Ciarán – Lá 3

There was an unusual sighting, witnessed by many people, of blue skies this morning at Pairc Tadgh O’h-Ainnlaoi. The boys and girls in green were rairing to go and all coaches and groups were on the grass for a truly great session.   It is hard to beat the great outdoors and plenty of space … Read more

Camp Ciarán – Lá 2

Day 2 was hit by the “weather spoilsport” but plan B was brought into action and all the participants were transported to the National Maritime College, Ringaskiddy.   The magnificent gym hall was a secure and ideal alternative location, thanks to the good thinking and planning of our Under Age Chairman John Twomey. Coaches and … Read more