News & Events

Fr. Con Cronin R.I.P. 03/08/2021. The Club sends sincere sympathies to the Cronin families, fellow Harbour Parishes colleagues Fr. Sean and Fr. John on the tragic untimely loss of Fr. Con. He was an inspirational gentleman who touched the hearts and minds of all who were lucky to have made his acquaintance. Ar dheis Dé … Read more

Covid19 Update Páirc an Chrócaigh 2ú Iúil 2021. Do: Gach Rúnaí Chontae, Gach Rúnaí Chlub. A chara, The past week has seen some important updates for GAA clubs in both the 26 and 6 Counties. GAA Covid-19 Update for Clubs in the 26 Counties. Attendances; As you are aware, the Irish Government on Wednesday confirmed an … Read more

RETURN TO PLAY- INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF SHAMROCKS GAA Managers, Coaches, Supervisors, Covid officers, Players/Guardians, Academy etc. ADULT MALE, UNERAGE AND LADIES FOOTBALL 1. HEALTH AND SAFETY: (a) Supervised Reverse-Parking allowed on the Gravel behind the fence at the lower end of Main Pitch. (b) Overflow Parking to be located at the roadside fence … Read more

JIM RUSSELL – “THE THREE CENTURY SHAMROCK MAN” 11th May 1897 – 8th Januar y 2001 Jim Russell was born in the village of Shanbally on 11th May 1897 and his family later went to live in nearby Currabinny overlooking Cork Harbour. From his home he had a great view of the Harbour and saw … Read more

MAKING CONNECTIONS – 2021 A most interesting Cork County Intermediate Hurling championship tie between Shamrocks and Emmets played on 13th of April 1913 at Douglas is shown on our website. Hurling was alive and well then with two Intermediate teams in the Parish containing some outstanding players. In 1912 Donal McDonald, Charles Salmon and John … Read more

Mrs. Pat Hickey R.I.P – 29/01/2021. Her passing removes a kind and affable lady from our community; We got the sad news of Pat Hickey’s death on Friday, one of our senior citizens in Raheens, much loved and regarded over her entire lifetime. Everybody was fond of this lovely decent and honourable lady who was … Read more

PADDY O’DRISCOLL, A PROUD SHAMROCK AND RINGASKIDDY MAN. The news of Paddy O’Driscoll’s death touches us all with sadness and pleasant memories of long ago. Paddy was an older brother of Joe, who passed away late last year. The O’Driscoll family was a corner stone unit in the village over two generations. Paddy grew up … Read more