Scotland-Ireland international shinty/hurling to make a return
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The Camanachd Association has announced the return of the MOWI Shinty/Hurling International match.
The fixture will see Scotland take on Ireland in a composite rules game for the first time since 2019 – a match in which Scotland won and five players from the strath were selected.
This year's clash will take place on Saturday 21st October at the Páirc Esler in Newry, Ireland.
After an unavoidable hiatus due to Covid-19, the forthcoming match will mark a momentous occasion for players and fans alike, reigniting the spirit of friendly competition and sporting.
The MOWI Shinty/Hurling International match has been a long-standing tradition, bringing together top talents from both Scotland and Ireland in a thrilling showcase of shinty and hurling skills.
Players from Newtonmore and Kingussie are regular fixtures on the international stage.
Scotland Manager Garry Reid is to select his squad later this month and will be chatting with managers across the sport ahead of his selections.
Reid has been successful in his two previous matches and will hope to pick up his winning streak from where he left off.
He will also name his backroom staff in upcoming weeks and a training session will be held for the selected squad at the beginning of October.
Steven MacKenzie, President of the Camanachd Association, is delighted to see the return of the event.
He said: "We are thrilled to bring back the MOWI Shinty/Hurling International match after the break, and we can't wait to witness the exciting rivalry between Scotland and Ireland once again.
"This event showcases the great level of talent in both sports and celebrates the rich cultural ties that unite our nations. We look forward to unveiling the squad and sharing further details about the game in the coming weeks.
Derek Keir, Camanachd Association CEO said: “The Camanachd Association remains committed to promoting and developing shinty, and this international match stands as a testament to the association's dedication to fostering camaraderie and excellence within the sport.”
Larry McCarthy, Gaelic Athletic Association President, said: “I welcome the resumption of our collaboration with our friends, and neighbours and sporting cousins in Alba agus An Cumann Camanachd to stage the Ireland-Scotland Hurling-Shinty international.
“This match is an opportunity to celebrate our ties and the cultural links between our proud peoples – chief among which are the games of hurling and shinty which share a common ancestor.”
