THE GAA IN CORK 100 YEARS AGO – 1921 December 6th marked the 100 anniversary of the signing of the Treaty in London. It was a very difficult year in the country with the prevailing war of independence and the horrid English administration perpetuated by the Black & Tans along with the Aulillilaries. Meetings, games … Read more
SHAMROCKS GAA AGM TUESDAY 8th DEC. 2021 GRACE McCARTHY ROOM, CLUBHOUSE 7.30PM “TIME FOR CHANGE” ——– NEW GENERATION ——————— NEW IDEAS The main theme to be addressed at this year’s AGM is the urgent re-generation of the Executive Committee. While we will review the past year, our focus will be firmly on the immediate future of … Read more
Saturday morning December 4th was the final Academy for 2021 A big thank you to all who helped in any way with our boys Academy (sponsored by Martin Scaffolding). A big effort was made by our young players, coaches, admin staff and parents, especially in the last few weeks after the indoor plans fell through … Read more
The death has been announced of Betty Purcell (Ni Lehane) formerly of Shanbally. Betty lived in Carrigaline but previously spent many years resident in Lower Shanbally. She attended the old school and her home was adjacent. She lived with Mr. and Mrs Lane. Mr. Lane was an American Soldier in the first world war and … Read more
THE CLUB HAS A NONAGENARIAN IN ITS RANKS; The Club’s Senior Lady Vice-President Pat Howard celebrates her 90th birthday and we send her our hearty congratulations and best wishes on reaching this notable milestone. Pat (Nee Livesey) is a member of a very old Shamrock family. Her father won an Intermediate Co. Medal in 1915 and … Read more
John Twomey (seller) presenting Julie Delaney with her Lotto winning prize.
The Club will hold its annual Christmas draw December 17th next in the Shamrock Bar. Tickets are now on sale at €2 each or a book of 3 for €5 and are available from any Committee Member along with the local public houses FBI, Shamrock, Murphs’ and Ensign. There are 30 seasonal prizes, including exceptional … Read more
Lotto results 22/11/2021. Numbers drawn were 1 : 4 : 23. No winner of the €3,000 jackpot. Consolation €500 winners were Sandra Li, Darragh O’Sullivan, Diarmuid Murphy and Julie Delaney. Consolation €20 winners were Karyn Twomey and Andrew O’Grady. Next weeks jackpot will be €1,200. Many thanks for your continued support.
The successful U13 footballers were presented with their medals on Saturday morning last at the pitch (Nov 20th). All members of the panel, their excellent mentors and supporters and parents/grandparents were also in attendance. With the boys Academy going on in the background, it was great to see the next generation up at the pitch … Read more
OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO IRISH WATER AND EPA The Shamrock GAA Club has lodged an official complaint with Irish Water and the EPA regarding foul and obnoxious smells of raw sewerage prevalent on our pitches and lands at various times since last Summer. The Sewerage Treatment Plant is located due south-west of our Club and the prevailing … Read more