Club Notes: 25th September 2016

Club Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 1-8-10-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Darragh Spillane, Grace O’ Callaghan, Marian Forbes, Maria Baldwin, and John & Eileen. Next week’s jackpot stands at €17,400.

IHC, Shamrocks 5-09, An Rinn 3-20.
Shamrocks completed their group matches in Fraher Field last Sunday evening with a five point defeat to a lively Gaeltacht side who played very well considering they had nothing to play for. In contrast, Shamrocks, who were qualified for the semi final regardless of the result, were a bit pedestrian, and were it not for the fact they scored five goals, they would have been beaten by a lot more. In their defence, they were lining out minus about four first choice players, and could be forgiven for taking their foot off the pedal for a meaningless game. We started well, with Edward Lonergan scoring an early goal after some good work by Keegan O’ Farrell. An Rinn took over completely for the next ten minutes, scoring 2-3 to no reply. Shamrocks then enjoyed a purple patch with a goal each from Edward Hynes and Colm Roche, but the Gaeltacht side hit back with six points to a solitary Colm free, before the same U-21 star finished the half with two points to leave the half time score 3-3 to 2-9. An Rinn continued where they left off in the first half, and piled on the scores. Points from Ed Lonergan, Shane Roche, and Colm kept us in touch, then An Rinn goaled, followed by another goal from Colm, and a bit later Kelvyn O’ Farrell rattled the net, but the Gaeltacht lads were relentless scoring 3-20, a fine score regardless of the circumstances. Perhaps it will serve as a wake up call, but I’m sure the lads know that they will have to be far sharper if they are to progress. Panel; Ciarán O’ Keeffe, Brian Harnedy, Tommy O’ Donovan, Tomás O’ Neill, Padraig Roche, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche (0-1), Adam Crawford, John Paul Lucey, Padraig Ahearne, Edward Lonergan (1-1), Colm Roche (2-7), Kelvyn O’ Farrell (1-0), Edward Hynes (1-0), Keegan O’ Farrell, Bernie Kelleher, Mike O’ Neill, Liam Murphy, Alan Kelly, Thomas Baldwin, Sean Murphy, Edward O’ Neill.

JBHC Western semi final.
Shamrocks Junior hurlers bowed out of the Western Championship last Saturday in Colligan when they were well beaten by a strong Kilrossanty side. The merits of playing a second-string team against a club’s strongest side were well illustrated in a one sided game. I don’t think it’s fair that a Senior Football club like the Comeragh side should be in the same division as an Intermediate second string team as we are. But that’s Waterford G.A.A. for you. Anyway it’s the end of the road for this team, but fair play to them, they have given great value the last couple of years, and are not far away from a breakthrough. Panel; Liam Murphy, Mikey O’ Neill, Thomas Baldwin, Michael Lucey, John Baldwin, Tommy O’ Donovan, Liam Dalton, Sean Murphy, Chris Murphy, Edward O’ Neill, Bernie Kelleher, Nat Smith, Jamie Murphy, Padraig Tobin, Keegan O’ Farrell, Jody O’ Neill, Alan Kelly, Dan O’ Neill, Martin Delaney, John A. Kelly, Eamonn Forbes.

Fr. Jim Mulcahy, R.I.P.
Shamrocks would like to sympathise with the family and friends of former Parish Priest Fr. Jim Mulcahy who passed away last Sunday. Fr. Mulcahy was a past President of the club, and a good supporter in his time in the Parishes. Though a native of Tipperary, he will be interred in Knockanore which was his last parish before retirement. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Shamrocks would also like to offer it’s condolences to the family and friends of Eugene Roche, the Commons, Lackaroe, who passed away last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

U-21’s coming to Knockanore.
Some of our victorious U-21 All Ireland winners will bring the cup to Knockanore N.S. this Friday around 11.15am, with Colm Roche and John Paul Lucey among them. If you are free, come along and give them a warm welcome.

Girls U-15 Football team into final.
Congratulations to Shamrocks Girls U-15 Footballers who qualified for a county final. I don’t have the exact date or time yet, but the best of good luck to them.

Junior Football.
Shamrocks Junior football team take on Tallow in the quarter final of the Western Championship this Saturday evening at 8pm in Ballyduff. This is knockout, no safety net if we lose. Come along and give them some support.