There will be five points awarded for a goal in the Marine Harvest Shinty / Hurling International Series between Scotland and Ireland

In a major change, 5 points will now be awarded for a goal which is an increase from 3 points previously. A dead ball over the bar still earns two points whilst a ball over the bar from open play earns 1 point.

However the series outcome will still be decided by a points system. Scotland Head Coach Drew McNeil explains, “A win constitutes 2 points whilst a draw is 1 point and you get no points for a defeat. Also, if a team scores 2 or more goals during either of the games, they are awarded an additional point. In the event of the series ending 4 v 4, then, as I understand it, the actual aggregate score will come into play.”

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.

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