Ireland have the momentum going into the fifth Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling series which starts at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 18 October 2014.
The Irish have come out on top in all five contests since the two-match series was introduced in 2010. The nearest Scotland came to victory was in 2010 when they won at Croke Park but lost at the Bught Park. The series ended up tied at 4-4 with the Irish edging it on an aggregate score.
However Scotland enjoyed a period on dominance prior to that. Ireland came out on top in the 2003 clash between the countries but it was to be 2009 before they would taste victory once more.
Results Since Two Match Series Introduced
2013: Ireland (4-12) 24-18 (2-12) Scotland – Croke Park (26.10.13.)
2013: Scotland (0-14) 14-18 (1-15) Ireland – Bught Park (02.11.13.)
2013: Ireland 5 Scotland 1 – Series Result
2012: Scotland (2-9) 19-25 (3-10) Ireland – Bught Park – (20.10.12.)
2012: Ireland (8-11) 51-23 (4-3) Scotland – Cusack Park, Ennis (27.10.12.)
2012: Ireland 6 Scotland 2 – Series Result
2011: Ireland (1-16) 19-14 (2-8) Scotland – Geraldine Park, Athy (22.10.11.)
2011: Scotland (1-11) 14-15 (2-9) Ireland – Bught Park (29.10.11.)
2011: Ireland 4 Scotland 1 – Series Result
2010: Ireland (2-15) 21-22 (2-16) Scotland – (30.10.10.)
2010: Scotland (3-7) 16-21 (5-6) Ireland – (13.11.10.)
2010: Ireland 4 Scotland 4 (Ireland win on 42-38 aggregate score) – Series Result
Notes
The series is decided as follows: two points for a win and an additional point if two or more goals are scored.
In 2012 only, 5 points were awarded for a goal whilst each other year it was 3 points.
Previous Results
2009: Scotland (1-8) 11-14 (2-8) Ireland – Bught Park (31.10.09.)
2008: Ireland (1-9) 12-13 (1-10) Scotland – Nowlan Park, Kilkenny (18.10.08.)
2007: Scotland (4-10) 22-11 (0-11) Ireland – An Aird (13.10.07.)
2006: Ireland (2-5) 11-19 (2-13) Scotland – Croke Park (05.11.06.)
2005: Scotland (4-8) 20-17 (2-11) Ireland – Bught Park (08.10.05.)
2004: Ireland (3-10) 19-19 (4-7) Scotland – Ratoath, Meath (16.10.04.)
2003: Scotland (1-13) 16-24 (5-9) Ireland – Bught Park (25.10.03.)
Series Details
The 2014 Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling International First Test will take place at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 18 October 2014. The throw-in is at 2pm and tickets are available at the ground on the day or in advance at Eden Court Theatre - £10 adults, £5 concessions and U12s go free if accompanied by a paying adult. Discounts are available to Camanachd Association members. Anyone who is unable attend the game can watch the action live by tuning into BBC2 Scotland and TG4 in Ireland.
The Second Test takes place a week later at Pairc Esler, Newry, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 25 October 2014. Throw-in is at 5pm and the Second Test will be broadcast by TG4 in Ireland and BBC Alba in Scotland.
Scotland U21 and Ireland U21 also meet in their Shinty / Hurling international at Newry on Saturday 25 October 2014. Throw-in is at 3pm.
Scotland’s Senior Women face a Shinty / Camogie clash with a County Down select at Newry on Saturday 25 October 2014. Throw-in is at 1pm.
(Picture courtesy of Neil G Paterson)