“They are in behind you almost like in soccer” – McManus explains difference between shinty and hurling
It’s going to be a busy fortnight for Neil McManus. First, he has the Antrim SHC final this Sunday, where he’s hoping to lead Ruairí Óg Cushendall to their first Volunteer Cup since 2018. It’s a more novel affair the following Saturday, but no less exciting as he captains the Irish shinty team against Scotland. […]
2 years ago
Shinty and hurling International Rules set to return after four year absence
“This match is an opportunity to celebrate our ties and the cultural links.” The GAA has confirmed that the Shinty and hurling International Rules exhibition matches are going to return this year after a four year absence. The compromised rules between the two sports was a regular event, as Ireland would select its finest hurlers […]
2 years ago
Only three survivors from last year’s Ireland hurling-shinty international squad as 13 counties represented.
Only three players survive from last years Ireland squad selected to play in the annual hurling shinty international game with Scotland this Saturday. Ireland’s management team, made up of Tipperary’s Willie Maher and Kilkenny man Conor Phelan have also included 13 different counties in their final squad for the trip to Bught Park, the home […]
8 years ago
Three Tipperary men involved as Kilkenny, Waterford and Galway decide to give Shinty international a miss
Next stop Inverness
10 years ago