Club Notes: 25th March 2018
Shamrocks GAA Club Notes ( Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.)
Club Lotto.
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 9-16-22-24, and there was no winner. €20 winners were James Glennon, Christine Murphy, Hannah Sexton, Batty McGrath, and Claire O’ Driscoll. Next week’s jackpot will be €3,900.
Deag Ahearne Cup.
Clashmore were the visitors to John F. Kennedy Park, Knockanore last Saturday for this tournament game dedicated to a man and family steeped in the Shamrocks, the late Deag Ahearne. Clashmore were late replacements for Dunhill who were unable to fulfil the fixture, and with the championship just a week away, there was a genuine bite to the game. An early goal from Shane Harnedy gave us a lead which we carried into the half time break. There was a good spread of scorers with Edward Lonergan unerring from placed balls, and Edward Hynes, J.P. Lucey, and Shane Roche also getting on the scoresheet. The second half continued in the same vein with the exchanges physical but fair, and the visitors finished strongly to force the game into a 5 minute extra time period. Shamrocks managed to find three scores to take the cup to the club for 2018. As a preparation for the championship, this was a very useful match. Team; Ciaran O’ Keeffe, Brian Harnedy, Thomas O’ Donovan, Padraig Ahearne, Adam Crawford, Shane Roche, Padraig Roche, Billy Hynes, John Paul Lucey, Stephen Lucey, Edward Lonergan, Edward Hynes, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Harnedy, Kieran Crawford, Kelvyn O’ Farrell, Tom Roche, Eoin Roche, Jason Ahearne.
(Photo shows Kieran Ahearne presenting the Deag Ahearne Cup to Shamrocks captain Padraig Ahearne).
U21 football, Cois Bhride 0-10, Brickey Rangers 2-2.
Cois Bhride U21 footballers booked their place in the Western div. 2 final with a two point win over Brickeys in Ardmore last Sunday. Despite being well on top in the first half, we went in at the break only two points ahead thanks to a highly dubious penalty decision. We lost our way in the second half, but late scores from Ryan Grey and Edward Hynes got us over the line. A good win, but we made hard work of it, mainly because our finishing was poor. We play An Rinn in the final, when, only God knows. Well done to all the panel, and selectors.
IHC, Shamrocks v. Modeligo.
The season begins in earnest this Saturday 31st at 3pm in Lismore when we take on Modeligo in the first round of the Intermediate Hurling Championship. Coach Brendan Landers and selectors Padraig Tobin, Mike Leahy, and John O Donovan have worked hard with the players, and though Modeligo are formidable opponents, I’m hoping for a good start to this year’s championship. We have a nice mixture of veteran and young lads, so it’s Lismore at 3pm, please come and give them some support.
JHC, Shamrocks v. Brickeys.
Our junior hurlers are also in action this Sunday 1st April in Clashmore when they take on Brickeys at 11.30am. This team have been playing well over the last few seasons, reaching a final and semi final. Best of luck lads.
Fr. Fitzgerald, RIP.
Shamrocks CLG would like to sympathise with the family and friends of Fr. Paddy Fitzgerald P.P., former Parish Priest of our parishes, who passed away last week. We would also like to sympathise with the family of Shamie Power, Glencairn, who passed away last week also. Shamie’s brother Liam is married to Esther O’ Callaghan, Knockanore. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Congratulations Brideview!
A big bualadh bas to Brideview Drama group, Tallow, who last weekend won two festivals to add to their earlier win in Rossmore, and so have qualified for the All Ireland Open Drama finals in Athlone next month. Delighted for this very dedicated bunch and their charismatic director, Jack Aherne. Well done to all!