Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA
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Ballyhale Shamrocks is a Gaelic Athletic Association
club located in the parish
of Ballyhale
in County Kilkenny
, Ireland
. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling
. Ballyhale Shamrocks are the most successful club in the history of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
with five titles.
Success for the new Shamrocks club was instant. The club won the county junior title in 1973 before claiming the county intermediate title in 1974, a victory which allowed Ballyhale Shamrocks to play in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship.
series of games. The fairytale continued for Ballyhale as they reached the final of that competition where they defeated Dublin champions Crumlin
. A 1-13 to 1-6 victory gave Ballyhale Shamrocks their first Leinster
club title. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw Ballyhale take on the famous Blackrock
club from Cork. Two first-half Ray Cummins
goals gave ‘the Rockies’ the edge going into the second-half and they won the game, only just, by 5-7 to 5-5.
In 1979 Ballyhale proved that their county championship victory in 1978 was not a fluke, however, they were put to the pin of their collar by Erin’s Own
. The county final that year ended in a 0-14 apiece draw, however, Shamrocks made no mistake in the unfinished replay and won the game easily by 3-12 to 1-6. There was no provincial success for the club on that occasion.
1980 saw Ballyhale attempt to capture a third county title in-a-row. Muckalee-Ballyfoyle Rovers stood in their way in the county final, however, for the second consecutive year the game ended in a draw. The replay was more conclusive as the Shamrocks powered to a 3-13 to 1-10 win and a third county title in-a-row. For the second time in three years Ballyhale reached the final of the Leinster club championship, however, on this occasion they faced opposition from the Offaly champions. Coolderry
, however, lost out by 3-10 to 1-8 as the Shamrocks took their second Leinster club title. Ballyhale’s successful campaign continued all the way to the All-Ireland final where they played Cork champions St. Finbarr's
. On that occasion seven Fennelly brothers lined out against a star-studded Barr’s team, captained by Jimmy Barry-Murphy
. Both teams were evenly matched and the first-half saw the sides level on five occasions. Fourteen minutes into the second-half Ballyhale took a decisive lead when Liam Fennelly
scored the crucial goal. Jimmy Barry-Murphy scored a goal for St. Finbarr’s with six minutes left, however, it was too little too late. Ballyhale Shamrocks took their first All-Ireland
club title.
Four-in-a-row proved beyond this great Ballyhale team as they were defeated in the county championship in 1981.
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, they proved no problem for Ballyhale. A 3-10 to 2-4 victory gave the Shamrocks their fourth county championship title. The club was later defeated in the early stages of the provincial championship.
1983 allowed James Stephens a chance to gain revenge on Ballyhale as both sides lined out against each other in the county final again. The result was similar with the Shamrocks having another convincing 2-14 to 1-8 victory. It was an impressive fifth county championship title in six years. Ballyhale later represented the county in the provincial championship and reached the final once again. Kinnitty, the Offaly champs, were the opponents on that occasion. A close game eventually saw Ballyhale claim the victory with a 3-6 to 0-9 score line. Subsequent victories allowed the Shamrocks to qualify for the All-Ireland final where they lined out against Gort
. The game developed into a close affair, however, with just one minute left Gort were ahead by a point. With the game entering the dying seconds a Dermot Fennelly point earned Ballyhale a 1-10 apiece draw and a replay. The second game was a close one as well, however, a first-half Ger Fennelly
goal gave the Shamrocks the edge. The Kilkenny men hung on to win by 1-10 to 0-7. It was the club’s second All-Ireland title.
1984 gave Ballyhale Shamrocks the chance to capture a second three in-a-row inside seven years. All went to plan as the club reached another county final where St. Martin's
were the opponents. The final was a huge disappointment for the Fennelly-inspired club as St. Martin’s win by seven points.
After defeat in 1984 Ballyhale Shamrocks compensated in 1985 with a 4-18 to 3-13 defeat of Glenmore
to take another county title. This victory was followed by defeats by Clara
and Glenmore in the respective county finals of 1986 and 1987.
By 1988 Ballyhale Shamrocks were back on top. A 2-15 to 0-4 thrashing of Thomastown in the county final gave the Shamrocks their seventh county title inside a decade. The club later reached the Leinster final where they were defeated by Buffer’s Alley.
In 1989 Ballyhale continued their dominance of the championship by reaching the county final again. On that occasion Glenmore provided the opposition and a tense and close game developed. After an exciting hour of hurling Ballyhale emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins with a 2-11 to 1-13 win. It was a remarkable eight county championship title in eleven years. The club had a relatively easy passage, culminating in the capturing of the Leinster title following a 2-11 to 0-7 victory over Cuala of Dublin. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw the Shamrocks line out against Ballybrown of Limerick. Ballybrown led by six points before Ger Fennelly's twenty-fourth minute goal got the Kilkenny men back on track. At the interval the Limerick champs were still four points to the good, however, a second-half surge by Ballyhale gave them a 1-16 to 0-16 victory. It was the club's record-equalling third All-Ireland club title.
After surrendering their county title in 1990, Ballyhale Shamrocks were back in 1991. That year the club added a ninth county championship title to their collection following a 3-16 to 1-8 win over St. Martin's. The subsequent Leinster final day the Kilkenny men collapsed against Offaly champions Birr
. A 2-14 to 0-3 defeat brought the curtain down on the great Ballyhale team of the 1980s.
The club was relegated from the senior ranks in 1995, losing to St. Martin's in the relegation final. The following year they lost at the semi-final stage of the intermediate championship to O' Loughlin's. In 1997, the club returned to the senior ranks with an exciting final victory over Graiguenamanagh on a scoreline of 4-12 to 3-07 and has retained it senior status since then powered by strong underage teams that won the minor Roinn A and U16 Roinn A in 1997 and the Feile in 1998.
The break-through was partially achieved in 2005, after a successful league campaign the Shamrocks defeated St. Martin's in the championship quarter final and had a slightly flattering win against O' Loughlin's in the semi-final. After a fourteen year absence they were back in the senior decider against reigning All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
champions, James Stephens
. Despite starting very brightly the Shamrocks could not match the experience and class of the city side. They were defeated on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-12
2006 would prove to be the year when the undoubted potential of the current crop of hurlers would bear fruit, the league title was retained, the Fenians beaten in the final. Victory in the quarter final over Carrickshock in a pulsating game was followed by a semi-final win against another near neightbour, Dunamaggin. This setup the title decider against the champions of 2001 and 2003, O'Loughlin Gaels
, the south Kilkenny club were victorious on a scoreline of 1-21 to 2-11 to take their tenth county championship title.
The Shamrocks then regained the provincial championship by defeating Birr
in the final to take another Leinster club title. The semi-final against Toomevara
proved to be an outstanding contest, the Tipperary
and Munster champions racing into an early lead that they built up to a twelve point margin at one stage in the first half. A vital goal by Eoin Reid just before half-time proving very valuable for the Shamrocks in their efforts to keep in touch. The second half saw Toomevara missing several early chances to extend their lead and when the Shamrocks finally got going they scored some incredible points, the vital score was a goal by James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick with six minutes to go. The Shamrocks powered through on a scoreline of 2-21 to 3-14. The club had qualified for the All-Ireland final with Loughrea providing the opposition. A new generation of hurlers, including James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, played a key role in that game and powered Ballyhale to their fourth All-Ireland club title.
In 2007 Ballyhale Shamrocks continued their winning ways with the club winning a second consecutive county title, before that, the hat-trick was completed in the league, with a comfortable victory over James Stephens. The championship quarter-final against dogged Dunnamaggin was a tight and tricky affair that only swung the Shamrocks way in the last seven minutes, mainly due to terrific individual performances from James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick and Eamon Walsh at full-back. In the semi-final against James Stephens
all was going according to the Shamrocks plan until a bad foot injury forced James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick off and the remainder of the game was a fraught affair where James Stephens
had chances to punish the Shamrocks but squandered them. After getting through to the final, the club had an ultimately easy 1-20 to 1-10 victory over St. Martin's, even without the injured Henry Shefflin
and James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick but the game was still up for grabs with ten minutes to go until the Shamrocks produced a scoring burst that killed off St. Martin's.
The injuries to the two All-Stars proved detrimental in the Leinster club campaign however, a narrow victory over Carlow
champions Mount Leinster Rangers led to another clash with fellow Leinster kingpins Birr
. The game was close throughout but the loss of two major players proved too hard to overcome for the Shamrocks and Birr went through to another Leinster club final.
In 2008, the Shamrocks have already retained the League title with a very impressive performance against James Stephens in the final on a scoreline of 5-19 to 0-13.
They have also overcome the intermediate champions of last year, Clara in the championship quarter final on a scoreline of 3-19 to 0-10. The Shamrocks defeated near neighbours, Carrickshock
in the championship semi-final on a scoreline of 1-21 to 0-11, setting up a repeat of the 2005 final with old rivals James Stephens. A close game ensued, however, at the full-time whistle Ballyhale were the winners by 2-11 to 0-12. It was their third consecutive county title.
This 12th county victory allowed the team to compete in the Leinster club championship and victories over Rathdowney-Errill (Laois
) and then Raharney (Westmeath
) set up a re-match with defending champions Birr
. The game was dominated by the Shamrocks for long spells, with their biggest lead nine points at one stage but a late rally by the Offaly champions briefly threatened but too much had been left to do. This 6th Leinster victory puts the Kilkenny champions in joint 2nd place in titles won.
The Club was defeated at the semi-final stage of the 2009 All Ireland club championship by a superior and devastating Portumna
teams who went on to capture their third Club All Ireland in five years against De La Salle
of Waterford.
The Club have equalled this year the long-standing record of Carrickshock GAA club by defeating James Stephens GAA in the Kilkenny Senior hurling final by three points on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11. They had defeated Graigue-Ballycallan in the quarter-final and then city side O' Loughlin's in the semi-final. This is a unique achievement for one parish as the previous four-in-a-row was not achieved under 'parish rule' in Kilkenny.
The Club has progressed to the final of the Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
against Tullamore
by defeating Wexford
champions Oulart the Ballagh
in Wexford Park
(that went to extra time) on a scoreline of 2-20 to 1-21 in the quarter-final, and then overcoming Dublin champions Ballyboden St. Enda's
on a scoreline of 4-18 to 0-18 in Nolan Park in the semi-final.
The Club retained the Leinster title for the first time in their history with victory over Tullamore, a game moved to Tullamore after weather problems. This 7th title brings the Shamrocks level with Birr in the roll of honour for Leinster club titles.
The club have won through to their 6th Club All Ireland final by defeating Newtownshandrum on a score of 0-19 to 0-17, in a very tight, hard fought contest on St. Valentine's Day in Thurles. This result meant a repeat of 2008 semi-final against Galway champions Portumna. The match was played on St. Patrick's Day in Croke Park. Ballyhale won 1-19 to 0-17 with Henry Shefflin hitting 9 points. The team was; J. Connolly; A. Cuddihy, A.Cummins, P. Holden; P.Shefflin, E. Walsh (capt.), B. Aylward; J. 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, M. Fennelly; C. Fennelly, H. Shefflin, TJ Reid; E. Reid, P. Reid, D. Hoyne
The Club has qualified for a championship semi-final meeting with O' Loughlin's after defeating Dunamaggin in the quarter final on a scoreline of 1-19 to 0-09. The game was very tight and nervous for the first half and the scoreline of 0-09 (BS) - 0-07 (D) did not do justice to Dunamaggin's challenge.
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Gaelic Athletic Association
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club located in the parish
Parish
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of Ballyhale
Ballyhale
Ballyhale is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is south of the city of Kilkenny, roughly half way between Kilkenny and Waterford. The Parish of Ballyhale is made up of three parts; Knockmoylan and the villages of Ballyhale and Knocktopher....
in County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
, Ireland
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. The club was founded in 1972 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
. Ballyhale Shamrocks are the most successful club in the history of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
with five titles.
Beginnings
Gaelic Games had been played in the parish of Ballyhale long before the Shamrocks club was established. By the early 1970s there were two competing clubs in existence in the parish, Ballyhale and Knocktopher, however, they were both facing extinction. A third club, Knockmoylan, had ceased to exist at some time in 1959. Because of the situation facing both clubs they decided to amalgamate in 1972 under the new name of Ballyhale Shamrocks. The club adopted as its logo a three-leaf shamrock with the letters K, B and K, representing the three clubs that had existed in the parish, inserted on each leaf. The Ballyhale Shamrocks colours are green and white.Success for the new Shamrocks club was instant. The club won the county junior title in 1973 before claiming the county intermediate title in 1974, a victory which allowed Ballyhale Shamrocks to play in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship.
Early successes
Four years after joining the senior grade, Ballyhale Shamrocks reached the final of the county senior championship in 1978. It was a great occasion for a club that was only founded six years earlier. On that occasion the Fenians club, the reigning champions, provided the opposition. After an interesting hour of hurling Ballyhale were the winners by 0-15 to 0-10, allowing them to take their first county title at senior level. This victory also allowed the club to represent Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
series of games. The fairytale continued for Ballyhale as they reached the final of that competition where they defeated Dublin champions Crumlin
Crumlin GAA
Crumlin GAA Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.-Origins of the game in Crumlin:As far back as the 1740s Hurling was to be seen in Crumlin. The village was bordered by an area of “Common Land”...
. A 1-13 to 1-6 victory gave Ballyhale Shamrocks their first Leinster
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
club title. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw Ballyhale take on the famous Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
club from Cork. Two first-half Ray Cummins
Ray Cummins
Ray Cummins is a retired Irish sportsperson. A dual player at the highest levels, he played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1969 until 1982. Cummins also played Gaelic football with his local club St...
goals gave ‘the Rockies’ the edge going into the second-half and they won the game, only just, by 5-7 to 5-5.
In 1979 Ballyhale proved that their county championship victory in 1978 was not a fluke, however, they were put to the pin of their collar by Erin’s Own
Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)
Erin's Own Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in 1885 and since then has been the main sporting organization in the Castlecomer area in County Kilkenny, Ireland....
. The county final that year ended in a 0-14 apiece draw, however, Shamrocks made no mistake in the unfinished replay and won the game easily by 3-12 to 1-6. There was no provincial success for the club on that occasion.
1980 saw Ballyhale attempt to capture a third county title in-a-row. Muckalee-Ballyfoyle Rovers stood in their way in the county final, however, for the second consecutive year the game ended in a draw. The replay was more conclusive as the Shamrocks powered to a 3-13 to 1-10 win and a third county title in-a-row. For the second time in three years Ballyhale reached the final of the Leinster club championship, however, on this occasion they faced opposition from the Offaly champions. Coolderry
Coolderry GAA
Coolderry GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Coolderry in County Offaly, Ireland. The club is the most successful side in the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship with a record 29 titles.- History :...
, however, lost out by 3-10 to 1-8 as the Shamrocks took their second Leinster club title. Ballyhale’s successful campaign continued all the way to the All-Ireland final where they played Cork champions St. Finbarr's
St. Finbarr's GAA
St. Finbarr's National Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Togher area of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland....
. On that occasion seven Fennelly brothers lined out against a star-studded Barr’s team, captained by Jimmy Barry-Murphy
Jimmy Barry-Murphy
James "Jimmy" Barry-Murphy is a former Irish hurler, Gaelic footballer and association footballer and is the current manager of the Cork senior hurling team...
. Both teams were evenly matched and the first-half saw the sides level on five occasions. Fourteen minutes into the second-half Ballyhale took a decisive lead when Liam Fennelly
Liam Fennelly
Liam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:...
scored the crucial goal. Jimmy Barry-Murphy scored a goal for St. Finbarr’s with six minutes left, however, it was too little too late. Ballyhale Shamrocks took their first All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club title.
Four-in-a-row proved beyond this great Ballyhale team as they were defeated in the county championship in 1981.
Championship dominance
After a brief hiatus Ballyhale Shamrocks were back in the county final again in 1982. Reigning champions county, provincial and All-Ireland champions James StephensJames Stephens (GAA Club)
James Stephens is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1887 and has enjoyed equal success in both hurling and Gaelic football.-History:...
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, they proved no problem for Ballyhale. A 3-10 to 2-4 victory gave the Shamrocks their fourth county championship title. The club was later defeated in the early stages of the provincial championship.
1983 allowed James Stephens a chance to gain revenge on Ballyhale as both sides lined out against each other in the county final again. The result was similar with the Shamrocks having another convincing 2-14 to 1-8 victory. It was an impressive fifth county championship title in six years. Ballyhale later represented the county in the provincial championship and reached the final once again. Kinnitty, the Offaly champs, were the opponents on that occasion. A close game eventually saw Ballyhale claim the victory with a 3-6 to 0-9 score line. Subsequent victories allowed the Shamrocks to qualify for the All-Ireland final where they lined out against Gort
Gort GAA
Gort GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Gort, County Galway, Republic of Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling...
. The game developed into a close affair, however, with just one minute left Gort were ahead by a point. With the game entering the dying seconds a Dermot Fennelly point earned Ballyhale a 1-10 apiece draw and a replay. The second game was a close one as well, however, a first-half Ger Fennelly
Ger Fennelly
Ger Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
goal gave the Shamrocks the edge. The Kilkenny men hung on to win by 1-10 to 0-7. It was the club’s second All-Ireland title.
1984 gave Ballyhale Shamrocks the chance to capture a second three in-a-row inside seven years. All went to plan as the club reached another county final where St. Martin's
St. Martin's GAA
St. Martin's are a Gaelic Athletic Association Club based in the Ballyfoyle/Coon/Muckalee area of County Kilkenny, Ireland.-History:The club was formed in 1982 following an amalgamation of the clubs in the parishes Muckalee/Ballyfoyle Rangers and Coon...
were the opponents. The final was a huge disappointment for the Fennelly-inspired club as St. Martin’s win by seven points.
After defeat in 1984 Ballyhale Shamrocks compensated in 1985 with a 4-18 to 3-13 defeat of Glenmore
Glenmore GAA
Glenmore is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1888 and has achieved hurling success at county, provincial and national level. Glenmore has also provided the Kilkenny intercounty team with several top players...
to take another county title. This victory was followed by defeats by Clara
Clara GAA
Clara GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the small parish of Clara in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Focused mainly on hurling and camogie, the dominant sports in the county, Clara's greatest achievement to date was victory in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship in 1986, their...
and Glenmore in the respective county finals of 1986 and 1987.
By 1988 Ballyhale Shamrocks were back on top. A 2-15 to 0-4 thrashing of Thomastown in the county final gave the Shamrocks their seventh county title inside a decade. The club later reached the Leinster final where they were defeated by Buffer’s Alley.
In 1989 Ballyhale continued their dominance of the championship by reaching the county final again. On that occasion Glenmore provided the opposition and a tense and close game developed. After an exciting hour of hurling Ballyhale emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins with a 2-11 to 1-13 win. It was a remarkable eight county championship title in eleven years. The club had a relatively easy passage, culminating in the capturing of the Leinster title following a 2-11 to 0-7 victory over Cuala of Dublin. The subsequent All-Ireland club final saw the Shamrocks line out against Ballybrown of Limerick. Ballybrown led by six points before Ger Fennelly's twenty-fourth minute goal got the Kilkenny men back on track. At the interval the Limerick champs were still four points to the good, however, a second-half surge by Ballyhale gave them a 1-16 to 0-16 victory. It was the club's record-equalling third All-Ireland club title.
After surrendering their county title in 1990, Ballyhale Shamrocks were back in 1991. That year the club added a ninth county championship title to their collection following a 3-16 to 1-8 win over St. Martin's. The subsequent Leinster final day the Kilkenny men collapsed against Offaly champions Birr
Birr GAA
Birr GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling and are one of the most successful club hurling teams in the country.-Honours:...
. A 2-14 to 0-3 defeat brought the curtain down on the great Ballyhale team of the 1980s.
The club was relegated from the senior ranks in 1995, losing to St. Martin's in the relegation final. The following year they lost at the semi-final stage of the intermediate championship to O' Loughlin's. In 1997, the club returned to the senior ranks with an exciting final victory over Graiguenamanagh on a scoreline of 4-12 to 3-07 and has retained it senior status since then powered by strong underage teams that won the minor Roinn A and U16 Roinn A in 1997 and the Feile in 1998.
Success in the 2000s
After returning to senior ranks, the Shamrocks consolidated their position, they did make a couple of county semi-finals (in 1999 and 2000) but were generally frustrated in their efforts to regain the Tom Walsh trophy.The break-through was partially achieved in 2005, after a successful league campaign the Shamrocks defeated St. Martin's in the championship quarter final and had a slightly flattering win against O' Loughlin's in the semi-final. After a fourteen year absence they were back in the senior decider against reigning All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
champions, James Stephens
James Stephens
James Stephens may refer to:*James Stephens , 17th century MP for Gloucester*James Stephen , English lawyer associated with the abolition of slavery* James B...
. Despite starting very brightly the Shamrocks could not match the experience and class of the city side. They were defeated on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-12
2006 would prove to be the year when the undoubted potential of the current crop of hurlers would bear fruit, the league title was retained, the Fenians beaten in the final. Victory in the quarter final over Carrickshock in a pulsating game was followed by a semi-final win against another near neightbour, Dunamaggin. This setup the title decider against the champions of 2001 and 2003, O'Loughlin Gaels
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA
O'Loughlin Gaels is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the St. John’s parish of Kilkenny city, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1969, replacing the St. John’s Hurling Club that started back in 1887....
, the south Kilkenny club were victorious on a scoreline of 1-21 to 2-11 to take their tenth county championship title.
The Shamrocks then regained the provincial championship by defeating Birr
Birr GAA
Birr GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling and are one of the most successful club hurling teams in the country.-Honours:...
in the final to take another Leinster club title. The semi-final against Toomevara
Toomevara GAA
Toomevara GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the parish of Toomevara in County Tipperary, Ireland. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling.-Honours:*Munster Senior Club Hurling Championships: 3** 1993, 2004, 2006...
proved to be an outstanding contest, the Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
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and Munster champions racing into an early lead that they built up to a twelve point margin at one stage in the first half. A vital goal by Eoin Reid just before half-time proving very valuable for the Shamrocks in their efforts to keep in touch. The second half saw Toomevara missing several early chances to extend their lead and when the Shamrocks finally got going they scored some incredible points, the vital score was a goal by James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick with six minutes to go. The Shamrocks powered through on a scoreline of 2-21 to 3-14. The club had qualified for the All-Ireland final with Loughrea providing the opposition. A new generation of hurlers, including James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, played a key role in that game and powered Ballyhale to their fourth All-Ireland club title.
In 2007 Ballyhale Shamrocks continued their winning ways with the club winning a second consecutive county title, before that, the hat-trick was completed in the league, with a comfortable victory over James Stephens. The championship quarter-final against dogged Dunnamaggin was a tight and tricky affair that only swung the Shamrocks way in the last seven minutes, mainly due to terrific individual performances from James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick and Eamon Walsh at full-back. In the semi-final against James Stephens
James Stephens
James Stephens may refer to:*James Stephens , 17th century MP for Gloucester*James Stephen , English lawyer associated with the abolition of slavery* James B...
all was going according to the Shamrocks plan until a bad foot injury forced James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick off and the remainder of the game was a fraught affair where James Stephens
James Stephens
James Stephens may refer to:*James Stephens , 17th century MP for Gloucester*James Stephen , English lawyer associated with the abolition of slavery* James B...
had chances to punish the Shamrocks but squandered them. After getting through to the final, the club had an ultimately easy 1-20 to 1-10 victory over St. Martin's, even without the injured Henry Shefflin
Henry Shefflin
Henry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
and James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick but the game was still up for grabs with ten minutes to go until the Shamrocks produced a scoring burst that killed off St. Martin's.
The injuries to the two All-Stars proved detrimental in the Leinster club campaign however, a narrow victory over Carlow
Carlow GAA
The Carlow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Carlow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Carlow and the Carlow inter-county teams.-Gaelic football:...
champions Mount Leinster Rangers led to another clash with fellow Leinster kingpins Birr
Birr
Birr is a town in County Offaly, Ireland. Once called Parsonstown, after the Parsons family who were local landowners and hereditary Earls of Rosse. It is also a parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe....
. The game was close throughout but the loss of two major players proved too hard to overcome for the Shamrocks and Birr went through to another Leinster club final.
In 2008, the Shamrocks have already retained the League title with a very impressive performance against James Stephens in the final on a scoreline of 5-19 to 0-13.
They have also overcome the intermediate champions of last year, Clara in the championship quarter final on a scoreline of 3-19 to 0-10. The Shamrocks defeated near neighbours, Carrickshock
Carrickshock GAA
Carrickshock is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 when the teams from Hugginstown and Knockmoylan were amalgamated....
in the championship semi-final on a scoreline of 1-21 to 0-11, setting up a repeat of the 2005 final with old rivals James Stephens. A close game ensued, however, at the full-time whistle Ballyhale were the winners by 2-11 to 0-12. It was their third consecutive county title.
This 12th county victory allowed the team to compete in the Leinster club championship and victories over Rathdowney-Errill (Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
) and then Raharney (Westmeath
Westmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
) set up a re-match with defending champions Birr
Birr
Birr is a town in County Offaly, Ireland. Once called Parsonstown, after the Parsons family who were local landowners and hereditary Earls of Rosse. It is also a parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe....
. The game was dominated by the Shamrocks for long spells, with their biggest lead nine points at one stage but a late rally by the Offaly champions briefly threatened but too much had been left to do. This 6th Leinster victory puts the Kilkenny champions in joint 2nd place in titles won.
The Club was defeated at the semi-final stage of the 2009 All Ireland club championship by a superior and devastating Portumna
Portumna
Portumna is a market town in the south-east of County Galway, Ireland, on the border with County Tipperary. The town is located to the west of the point where the River Shannon enters Lough Derg. This historic crossing point over the River Shannon between counties Tipperary and Galway has a long...
teams who went on to capture their third Club All Ireland in five years against De La Salle
De La Salle
De La Salle is the name of several educational institutions affiliated with the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the Lasallian Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by French priest Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle:* Lasallian educational...
of Waterford.
2009
The Club has retained the Senior League trophy which was awarded to them by the County Board after their opponents James Stephens refused to fulfil the fixture.The Club have equalled this year the long-standing record of Carrickshock GAA club by defeating James Stephens GAA in the Kilkenny Senior hurling final by three points on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11. They had defeated Graigue-Ballycallan in the quarter-final and then city side O' Loughlin's in the semi-final. This is a unique achievement for one parish as the previous four-in-a-row was not achieved under 'parish rule' in Kilkenny.
The Club has progressed to the final of the Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
against Tullamore
Tullamore
Tullamore is a town in County Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland. It is Offaly's county town and the centre of the district.Tullamore is an important commercial and industrial centre in the region. Major international employers in the town include 'Tyco Healthcare' and 'Boston Scientific'. In...
by defeating Wexford
Wexford
Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. It is situated near the southeastern corner of Ireland, close to Rosslare Europort. The town is connected to Dublin via the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network...
champions Oulart the Ballagh
Oulart the Ballagh
Oulart the Ballagh are a Gaelic Athletic Association club in County Wexford. Oulart have won the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship on six occasions, most recently in 2007. Their main rivals are Buffer's Alley...
in Wexford Park
Wexford Park
Wexford Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Wexford, Ireland. It is the home of Wexford GAA's Gaelic football and hurling teams. After a recent development the ground has a capacity of about 25,000....
(that went to extra time) on a scoreline of 2-20 to 1-21 in the quarter-final, and then overcoming Dublin champions Ballyboden St. Enda's
Ballyboden St. Enda's
Ballyboden St. Enda's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Knocklyon, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. It is named after Saint Enda of Aran. The Club serves the Knocklyon, Ballycullen, Rathfarnham, Ballyboden, Ballyroan, Firhouse areas.Their homeground is Pairc Uí Mhurchú, located on the Firhouse...
on a scoreline of 4-18 to 0-18 in Nolan Park in the semi-final.
The Club retained the Leinster title for the first time in their history with victory over Tullamore, a game moved to Tullamore after weather problems. This 7th title brings the Shamrocks level with Birr in the roll of honour for Leinster club titles.
The club have won through to their 6th Club All Ireland final by defeating Newtownshandrum on a score of 0-19 to 0-17, in a very tight, hard fought contest on St. Valentine's Day in Thurles. This result meant a repeat of 2008 semi-final against Galway champions Portumna. The match was played on St. Patrick's Day in Croke Park. Ballyhale won 1-19 to 0-17 with Henry Shefflin hitting 9 points. The team was; J. Connolly; A. Cuddihy, A.Cummins, P. Holden; P.Shefflin, E. Walsh (capt.), B. Aylward; J. 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, M. Fennelly; C. Fennelly, H. Shefflin, TJ Reid; E. Reid, P. Reid, D. Hoyne
2010
The Club won the Byrne Cup final, overcoming Mullinavat in the final (final played in Ballyhale) but failed to retain their League title, losing a close encounter 1-18 to 1-17 against James Stephens. They had been attempting to retain the trophy for a sixth year in a row.The Club has qualified for a championship semi-final meeting with O' Loughlin's after defeating Dunamaggin in the quarter final on a scoreline of 1-19 to 0-09. The game was very tight and nervous for the first half and the scoreline of 0-09 (BS) - 0-07 (D) did not do justice to Dunamaggin's challenge.
Hurling
Adult- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
s: 5 http://www.kilkennygaa.ie/KK%20GAA%20Bible.pdf- 1981, 1984, 1990, 2007, 2010
- Leinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Club Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
s: 7- 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989, 2006, 2008, 2009
- Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championships: 13
- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Beaten finalists
- 1984, 1986, 1987, 2005
- Kilkenny Senior Leagues: 7
- 1992, 2005 (awarded final), 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (awarded final), 2011
- James McKeogh Memorial Tournament: 1
- 2010
- Byrne Cup (Senior & Intermediate teams): 4
- 1989, 1991, 2004, 2010
- Aylward Cup (Senior & Intermediate teams): 1
- 2009
- Intermediate Championships: 2
- 1974, 1997
- Junior Championship: 1
- 1973
- Southern Junior Championships: 2
- 1973, 1983
- Junior A - League County Final: 1
- 2008
- Southern - Junior A Championships: 5
- 1982, 1990, 1992, 1999, 2003
- Southern - Junior A Leagues: 6
- 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008
- Roinn A - U21 Championships: 7
- 1972, 1973, 1974, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Roinn A - Southern U21 Championships: 13
- 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1989, 1990, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Roinn B - Southern U21 Championship: 1
- 1998
Underage
- Roinn A - Minor Championships: 2
- 1976, 1997
- Roinn A - Minor Leagues: 2
- 2000, 2002
- Roinn A - Southern Minor Championships: 3
- 1976, 1997, 1999
- Roinn B - Minor Championship: 1
- 1982
- Roinn B - Southern Minor Championships: 4
- 1982, 1987, 1988, 1994,
- Roinn A - U16 Championship: 1
- 1997
- Roinn B - U16 Championship: 2
- 1995, 2011
- Division I - U16 Leagues: 2
- 1974, 2000
- Division II - U16 League: 1
- 1995
- Paddy Grace Féile nGael - U14 final: 1
- 1998
- Roinn A - U14 Championship: 1
- 1997
- Roinn B - U14 Championship: 1
- 1995
- Roinn B - U14 Shield: 1
- 2010
- Roinn C - U14 Championship: 1
- 2008
Football
Adult- Senior Football Championships: 3
- 1979, 1980, 1982
- Intermediate Championship: 1
- 1992
- Intermediate League Final: 1
- 2003
- Junior Championships: 4
- 1975, 1991, 2002, 2008
- Southern Junior Championships: 3
- 1975, 1991, 2002
Underage
- Roinn B - Minor Championships: 1
- 1982
- Roinn A - Southern Minor Championships: 1
- 1976
- Roinn B - Southern Minor Championships: 2
- 1982, 1999
- Roinn D - U16 Championship: 1
- 2005
- Roinn A - U14 Championship: 1
- 1998
All-Ireland medal winners
Senior- Dexter Aylward - 1922
- Jimmy Walsh - 1932, 1933, 1935, 1939
- Bill WalshBill WalshBill Walsh may refer to the following:*Bill Walsh , coached San Francisco 49ers*Bill Walsh , center from Notre Dame*Bill Walsh...
- 1947 (sub), 1957 - Denis HeaslipDenis HeaslipDenis Heaslip is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Knocktopher and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1957 until 1964.-References:...
- 1957, 1963 - Pat CarrollPat Carroll (hurler)Pat Carroll was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Coolderry and with the Offaly senior inter-county team from 1977 until 1985.-Early & private life:...
- 1967 (sub) - Frank CumminsFrank CumminsFrank Cummins is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Knocktopher in Kilkenny and Blackrock in Cork. Cummins was also a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the 1968 until 1984...
- 1967 (sub), 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1983 - Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1974 (sub), 1975 (sub), 1979, 1982, 1983 - Kevin FennellyKevin FennellyKevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and...
- 1975, 1979 (both as sub) - Ritchie Reid - 1979
- Frank Holohan - 1982, 1983 (both as sub)
- Liam FennellyLiam FennellyLiam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:...
- 1982, 1983, 1992 - Paul Phelan - 1992, 1993 (both as sub)
- Henry ShefflinHenry ShefflinHenry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
- 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 - Aidan Cummins - 2000, 2002, 2003 (all as sub)
- James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 + 2011 (sub)
- Eoin ReidEoin ReidEoin Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006. Reid has been appointed vice-captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for 2010, while his brother T. J...
- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (all as sub) - Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (came on as a sub in 2009 A.I. final), 2011 - TJ Reid - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 (came on as a sub in 2008, 2009 + 2011 A.I. finals)
- Colin FennellyColin FennellyColin Fennelly is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.Fennelly made his first appearance for the team during the 2011 championship and quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen...
- 2011
Junior
- Denis HeaslipDenis HeaslipDenis Heaslip is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Knocktopher and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1957 until 1964.-References:...
- 1956
U21
- Kevin FennellyKevin FennellyKevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and...
- 1974 - Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1974, 1975 - Ritchie Reid - 1977
- Brendan FennellyBrendan FennellyBrendan Fennelly is an Irish former hurling manager and retired player.A member of the famous Fennelly hurling dynasty, he enjoyed a successful playing career at club level with Ballyhale Shamrocks and at inter-county level with Kilkenny...
- 1977 - Tommy Phelan - 1984
- Tommy Shefflin - 1990
- Jimmy LawlorJimmy LawlorJames J. Lawlor , also known as Jimmy Lawlor or Jim Lawlor, is an Irish former professional footballer who played for Drumcondra, Doncaster Rovers, Coleraine and Bradford City, before he retired from injury in 1962. He was born in Finglas Bridge, Ireland. His brother is former player Kit Lawlor,...
- 1990 - Henry ShefflinHenry ShefflinHenry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
- 1999 - Aidan Cummins - 1999
- Bob AylwardBob AylwardBob Aylward was a Fianna Fáil politician from County Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a senator from 1973 until his death in 1974....
- 1999 - James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2004, 2006
- Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2004, 2006 - Padraig Holden - 2004
- Keith Nolan - 2004
- Eoin ReidEoin ReidEoin Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006. Reid has been appointed vice-captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for 2010, while his brother T. J...
- 2004 - T. J. ReidT. J. ReidT.J. Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2008.-Club:...
- 2006, 2008 - Colin FennellyColin FennellyColin Fennelly is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.Fennelly made his first appearance for the team during the 2011 championship and quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen...
- 2008
Minor
- Maurice Aylward - 1961, 1962 http://www.kilkennygaa.ie
- Kevin FennellyKevin FennellyKevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and...
- 1972 - Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1972 - Seán FennellySeán FennellySeán Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1986 until 1989.-Biography:...
- 1977 - Tommy Shefflin - 1988
- John Shefflin - 1990
- Padraig Holden - 2002
- Keith Nolan - 2002
- Eoin ReidEoin ReidEoin Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006. Reid has been appointed vice-captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for 2010, while his brother T. J...
- 2002 - James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2002, 2003
- Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2003 - Alan Cuddihy - 2008
- Richard ReidRichard ReidRichard Reid may refer to:*Richard Reid , British man convicted of terrorism*Richard Reid , New Zealand cricketer*Richard Gavin Reid , Canadian politician...
- 2010
All-Ireland winning captains
Senior- Jimmy Walsh (Carrickshock) - 1932, 1939
- Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1979 - Liam FennellyLiam FennellyLiam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:...
- 1983, 1992, - Henry ShefflinHenry ShefflinHenry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
- 2007 - James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2008
- Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2009
U21
- Kevin FennellyKevin FennellyKevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and...
- 1974 - Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1975 - James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2004
- Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2006
Minor
- Seán FennellySeán FennellySeán Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1986 until 1989.-Biography:...
- 1977
Player of the Year
Senior- Henry ShefflinHenry ShefflinHenry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
- 2002, 2006 - Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2011
Young
- James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2006
All-Stars
- Henry ShefflinHenry ShefflinHenry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999...
- 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 - James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick - 2006, 2007, 2008
- Liam FennellyLiam FennellyLiam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:...
- 1983, 1985, 1987, 1992 - Ger FennellyGer FennellyGer Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County...
- 1983 - Michael FennellyMichael FennellyMichael Fennelly is an American musician known for his work as a singer and songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s, notably in The Millennium and Crabby Appleton....
- 2010, 2011
Senior panel
| # | Name | Position | Age | Height |
| First Team | ||||
| 1 | James Connolly | Goalkeeper | ||
| 2 | Paul Shefflin | Corner Back | ||
| 3 | Eamonn Walsh (C) | Full Back | ||
| 4 | Padraig Holden | Corner Back | ||
| 5 | Ger Fennelly | Half Back | ||
| 6 | Aiden Cummins | Centre Back | ||
| 7 | Bob Aylward | Half Back | ||
| 8 | James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick | Midfielder | ||
| 9 | Michael Fennelly Michael Fennelly (hurler) Michael Fennelly is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006... |
Midfielder | ||
| 10 | T.J. Reid | Half Forward | ||
| 11 | Henry Shefflin Henry Shefflin Henry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999... |
Centre Forward | ||
| 12 | Colin Fennelly Colin Fennelly Colin Fennelly is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a corner-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.Fennelly made his first appearance for the team during the 2011 championship and quickly became a regular member of the starting fifteen... |
Half Forward | ||
| 13 | David Hoyne | Corner Forward | ||
| 14 | Eoin Reid Eoin Reid Eoin Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006. Reid has been appointed vice-captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for 2010, while his brother T. J... |
Full Forward | ||
| 15 | Mark Aylward | Corner Forward | ||
| Subs | ||||
| 16 | James Walsh | |||
| 17 | Keith Nolan | |||
| 18 | Brendan Costelloe | |||
| 19 | Patrick Reid | |||
| 20 | Tom Coogan | |||
| 21 | Alan Cuddihy | |||
| 22 | Michael Carroll | |||
| 23 | John Dermody | |||
| 24 | Liam Grant | |||
| 25 | Joseph Holden | |||
| 26 | Eoin Knox | |||
| 27 | Enda Fitzpatrick | |||
| 28 | Donnchadh Fitzpatrick | |||
| 29 | Keith Murphy | |||
| 30 | Joseph Holden | |||
Management team
| Name | Position | Club |
| Mick Fennelly | Manager | Ballyhale Shamrocks |
| James McGarry James McGarry James McGarry is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Bennettsbridge and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1999 to 2008.-Club:... |
Manager/Coach | Bennettsbridge Bennettsbridge Bennettsbridge is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland.It is situated on the river Nore south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. It is located in the province of Leinster in the south-east of the island of Ireland... |
| Brendan Mason | Selector | Ballyhale Shamrocks |
Notable hurlers
| Player | Era | Club titles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Ireland | Leinster | County | ||
| Henry Shefflin Henry Shefflin Henry Shefflin is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 1999... |
2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Eoin Reid Eoin Reid Eoin Reid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006. Reid has been appointed vice-captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for 2010, while his brother T. J... |
2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| T.J. Reid | 2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Bob Aylward Bob Aylward Bob Aylward was a Fianna Fáil politician from County Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a senator from 1973 until his death in 1974.... |
2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick | 2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Michael Fennelly Michael Fennelly (hurler) Michael Fennelly is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2006... |
2000s | 2007, 2010 | 2006, 2008, 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Liam Fennelly Liam Fennelly Liam Fennelly is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1981 until 1992.-Biography:... |
1970s-1990s | 1981, 1984, 1990 | 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989 | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991 |
| Kevin Fennelly Kevin Fennelly Kevin Fennelly is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from the late 1970s until the late 1980s. Fennelly later served as Kilkenny Senior hurling manager for the 1998 season, and... |
1970s-1980s | 1981, 1984, 1990 | 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989 | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991 |
| Ger Fennelly Ger Fennelly Ger Fennelly is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ballyhale Shamrocks and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1989. Fennelly captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1979.-Biography:Ger Fennelly was born in Piltown, County... |
1970s-1990s | 1981, 1984, 1990 | 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989 | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991 |