Shamrocks 7-14,Ballyphehane 1-1 The home team Shamrocks had an easy win over an under strength Ballyphehane in Shanbally on Saturday afternoon last. This league is proving to be hard to figure out with many teams not having been graded properly. Shamrocks lost to Whitechurch by 38 points by won this one by 30 and … Read more
The club held a players meeting in the clubrooms on Thursday night to discuss the poor start to the season both on the field of play and on the training pitch the past 2 weeks. An honest and open debate was had by all and it is hoped that the current malaise will be a … Read more
Ballygarvan 4-7, Shamrocks 1-12. An agonising defeat for Shamrocks in the Semi Final of the B Championship, in a game played in Shanbally on Bank Holiday afternoon last. The players and selectors will be wondering for a long time how they managed to lose this game of football which was played in excellent spirit … Read more
The club will be holding a refresher coaching course in the clubrooms on Saturday week, March 24th from 10am to 1.30pm. This will be a course aimed at anyone who is currently involved in coaching any members of the underage in the club or indeed and more specificially anyone who wishes to get involved at … Read more
Shamrocks 2-5, Lisgoold 0-5 This U15 side began their campaign with a good victory on Sunday over Lisgoold in what was a low scoring game where both defences were on top. Shamrocks began the match rather slowly and found themselves four points behind with the first quarter over. While having had a few … Read more
Ballinhassig 3-8, Shamrocks 1-1 Shamrocks opened up their hurling campaign against Ballinhassig on Sunday morning last and suffered a fairly comprehensive defeat to the SE champions. One could argue that the scoreline was somewhat flattering to Ballinhassig as Shamrocks played some good hurling at times, in particular the backs who did very well considering the … Read more
Belgooly 0-15, Shamrocks 0-7 Shamrocks slow start to the football season continued at heavy Shanbally (bottom pitch) on Saturday afternoon last. The players were kept in the dressing room after the poor show against Ballygarvan last time out; this time it was the turn of them being kept on the pitch to listen to the extreme … Read more
Shamrocks 3-9, St Bridgets 0-5 Shamrocks played their first round Under 21 Football championship game at Pairc Tadgh O’h-Ainnlaoi on Sunday morning against St. Bridgets (a combination of Crosshaven and Belgooly). A perfect start saw Shamrocks have the ball in the St. Bridgets net from the throw-in thanks to a great run from centre … Read more
Shamrocks 4-0, Whitechurch 11-17 Not much to say really. Shamrocks were absolutely annihilated by a vastly superior Whitechurch side in Shanbally on Saturday afternoon last. There was definately a quirk in the grading system with Whitechurch playing in the same grade as Shamrocks here. They are way too good for this grade and indeed, … Read more
Shamrocks 2-11, Nemo Rangers (3) 1-2 A very satisfactory performance all round was the verdict of ‘stand-in Manager’ Kieran Lynam, after Shamrocks proved too accomplished for their City visitors in Division 3 of the Minor Football league, played in Shanbally on Sunday last. Team Captain Tony O’Mahony led the charge with a commanding performance … Read more