Ireland have named their squad for the 2012 Shinty / Hurling international series against Scotland.

The Irish management team of Michael Walsh and John Meyler have named a strong squad including hurlers from the sport’s top tier as well as players from the second and third tier of the game.

Westmeath’s Eoin Price will captain the Irish squad and he was part of the Irish panel which came out on top over the two match series last year.

Ireland Panel from;

Bernard Rochford - Kerry
Joseph Clarke - Westmeath
Ciarán Clifford - Armagh
Steven Clynch - Meath
Shane Dooley - Offaly
Cormac Donnelly - Antrim
Shane Fennell - Louth
Patrick Horgan - Cork
Neil McManus - Antrim
Barry McFall - Antrim
Tom Murnane - Kerry
Brendan Murtagh - Westmeath
Darragh O'Connell - Kerry
Shane O'Neill - Cork
Eoin Price (captain) - Westmeath
Paudie Reidy - Kildare
Des Shaw - Carlow
Tommy Walsh - Kilkenny

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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