Scotland received a boost ahead of the Shinty / Hurling international second test against Ireland this weekend with the news that Cork’s Patrick Horgan will miss the game.    

Patrick Horgan was man of the match in the first test, scoring all but two of Ireland’s points in their 25-19 win at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 20 October 2012.

However the good news could be short-lived for the Scots as the Irish are likely to call up another Hurling All-Star as a replacement.

The points system means that Ireland currently lead 3-1. They gained two points for the win with each side gaining a bonus point for scoring at least two goals. The aggregate match score will only count if the points system finishes all square at 3-3 or 4-4.

2012 Shinty / Hurling / Camogie Programme

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 Women’s 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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