Cork’s Shane O’Neill is out of the Ireland senior squad for the forthcoming Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling International series against Scotland.
O’Neill has been ruled out with a broken thumb.
However the Irish have under-lined their intent to win the series by calling up Tipperary’s powerful 23 year old wing forward Patrick “Bonnar” Maher as a replacement.
2012 Shinty / Hurling / Camogie Programme
Saturday 20 October 2012 - Scotland v Ireland
The first Shinty / Hurling test between the Scotland and Ireland senior teams takes place at the Bught Park, Inverness at Saturday 20 October 2012. Throw-in is at 1.15pm. Admission is £10 for Adults, £5 for concessions and under 12s go free. Bring your Camanachd Association membership card and get a 20% discount!
Friday 26 October 2012 - Ireland U21 v Scotland U21
The Ireland U21 and Scotland U21 sides meet under the floodlights at St. Josephs Doora Barefield, Ennis on Friday 26 October 2012 with a 7pm throw-in. Admission is free.
Saturday 27 October – Clare v Scotland
The Scotland Womens squad meet a Clare Camogie select at the Father McNamara Camogie Field, County Clare on Saturday 27 October. Throw-in is at 11am and admission is free.
Saturday 27 October 2012 – Ireland v Scotland
The second Shinty / Hurling test between the Ireland and Scotland senior teams takes place at Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday 27 October 2012 with a 2.05pm start. Admission is free.