Shamrocks GAA Ballyhale, was founded in January 1972, was an amalgamation of two Junior clubs, Ballyhale and Knocktopher. The new crest ('KKB') remembered an earlier club in the parish, Knockmoylan.

The list of silverware is considerable: All Ireland (9), Leinster (12), Senior (20), Intermediate (2), Junior (1), Junior A (2), U21 A (9), Minor A (3), Féile na nGael A (1).

Ballyhale Shamrocks supplied a victorious Senior captain for Kilkenny seven times: Ger Fennelly (1979), Liam Fennelly (1983, 1992), James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick (2008), Michael Fennelly (2009), Joey Holden (2015), Henry Shefflin (2007).

As of 2024, the club supports a vigorous Juvenile section and fields two adult teams at Senior & Junior.