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 2-9, Shamrocks 0-5. This was the first league game for both and Ballygarvan opened it up with a comfortable victory over Shamrocks in Ballygarvan on Sunday morning last. From a Shamrocks point of view the managers and selectors expected a bit of rustiness at seasons start but allowing for that, the display was … 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
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
Glanmire 5-11, Shamrocks 0-10 Glanmire ran out comfortable winners in this the second game of the St Nicks under 21 football tournament, in a game played in Glanmire’s top pitch last Sunday morning. Glanmire led 2-5 to 0-6 at half time but a poor second half performance let the greens down. The management and … Read more
St Nicks 4-9, Shamrocks 3-7 The Shamrock Under 21 Football Team, captained by Canice Caffrey, put up a commendable performance against St. Nicks in The Glen Field on Sunday afternoon last November 27th. This Tournament, organised by the host Club St. Nicks, provides four valuable games in the closed season. Played in ideal conditions, there … Read more
Clondrohid 5-14, Shamrocks 3-6 Shamrocks were tought a harsh lesson in football out in Clondrohid on Sunday afternoon last, in the Semi Final of the league. Having played in two seperate sections of the league, neither team knew much about the other coming into this game and indeed after 20 minutes, Shamocks led 0-6 … Read more