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2018 Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling / Camogie Internationals – TODAY! | |
20 October 2018 The final preparations are done and there are just hours to go until the Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling / Camogie internationals against Irish opposition at the Bught Park on Saturday 20 October 2018. There are no rule changes as such this year but there will be an Irish referee, John Keane, which brings its own dimension. Scotland Head Coach Garry Reid said: “The interpretation of the rules will be key. In general, Irish referees tend to let more go and there may be more of a tendency to get away with hands on the back and perhaps more pulling and shoving. We’ll just need to be careful and concentrate on our game. However there’s no doubt this will make for a fast pace as it will let the game flow and that’s important for the international to remain a spectacle for the supporters.” Garry Reid finishes by recognising the support of his backroom team. “Robert Geddes is a big help to me and with Kenny Ross still playing, he provides a great link to the players. Their roles are very important. We’re also lucky to have Alison Thomson as our Physio. Alison is based in Inverness and she does work with the Ross County youth teams.” The support doesn’t end there. “Ronald Ross is also helping with the transition and he’s always there to turn to. Ronald is a big help with the organisation and he’s able to offer a view on a range of things as he’s been through it all before. He will maybe watch the game from the stand and offer advice. However I have my own style and will make my own decisions and be in no doubt that I want to win this game.”
Event Details The Scotland and Ireland seniors contest the Marine Harvest Quaich at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 20 October 2018. Throw in is at 2pm and John Keane is the match referee. There will be no live television coverage this year but the whole match will be shown in full on BBC ALBA from 4pm that afternoon. Earlier in the afternoon, Scotland Ladies face Dublin Ladies in the third and deciding match of their Shinty / Camogie series. Throw in is at noon and Martin MacLean is the match referee. Entry is £15 adults with £10 concessions and under 12s accompanied by a paying adult go free. Earlybird tickets can be purchased at www.shinty.com
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