The death has taken place of Maureen O’Sullivan late of Coolmore in her 87th year. Maureen was a former winning Captain of the Shamrock Camogie team. In 1949 she captained the Shamrock Junior Camogie team to win the County final played in Cobh. She was one of the youngest members of the team and … Read more
There was a players meeting last Tuesday night in the Clubhouse after training (in the Marine College). The various selectors/mentors for the Junior teams were announced to the players by Pat McCarthy and John Twomey (Shanbally). They are as follows – Junior A Football: Pat McCarthy, Tony O’Sullivan, Paddy O’Mahony and Dave O’Flaherty. Junior A … Read more
Shamrocks 1-6, St Nicks 0-3 There was finality to the St. Nicks Under 21 football tournament this Sunday with Shamrocks taking on the host Club in the Plate final. This was a well contested game with both sides keen to collect the laurels. Shamrocks played with great cohesion and committment and dogged defending saw … Read more
The underage section of the club held their AGM in the Grace McCarthy Rooms in the Clubhouse on Thursday night last, before a reasonable attendance. Outgoing officers John Twomey (Chairperson), Patrick Andrews (Secretary) and Paddy Andrews (Treasurer) gave their full and comprehensive reports to the meeting. After a brief few words for the Adult … Read more
The Club’s annual Puc-Fada took place on Sunday January 1st 2012 with a record number of participants. The traditional course from the Oratory in Ringaskiddy to Shanbally Cross saw the competitors brave a stiff north-west wind. Again the goodwill and support of Mark Hickey and The Shamrock Bar had the prizes sponsored and equally important … Read more
It is with much regret that we have learned of the death of Gerald Fitzgerald R.I.P, a senior Club Vice-President. He died on Christmas Eve afternoon at his home in Shanbally. His burial took place after 11am Mass at Shanbally on Wednesday morning, December 28th. Born and raised in Shanbally, he had very close links … Read more
Shamrocks GAA Club Christmas Draw 2012 The Draw took place in The Shamrock Bar last Sunday night. The following are the results – 1. Noel Murphy (Monster Christmas Hamper) 2. Margo Cotter c|o Michael Brennan (Christmas Hamper) 3. Kathleen Hanley (Lunch for 2 at The Bosun) 4. Breda Andrews 5. Willie Carroll c/o The Monkstown Inn 6. … Read more
Members of the underage were given a tour of the Naval Base in Inis Sionnach (Halbowline) on Wednesday afternoon last. After a long season, it was a nice way to round out the year with over 30 members, between players and coaches, being well looked after the Navy staff. After being served a meal, the … Read more
The Underage, in conjunction with the Ladies Football club held an enjoyable Bingo night in The FBI, Ringaskiddy last Friday night. With over 30 players, it was most definetly a success. Our thanks to the staff of the FBI (Sarah and Sharon O’Grady and to Nicola O’Sullivan) and to Geraldine Twomey for organising the event. … Read more
St Marys 5-7, Shamrocks 1-4 Shamrocks made the long trip Ballineen on Sunday afternoon last and came away after being well beaten by the home side. Shamrocks, after starting well in this tournament, have gradually let the bar slip over the last two weekends. The discipline was much better here and the application by the … Read more