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Hurling thriving in progressive Coolera-Strandhill club
By Cian O’Connell These are exciting times for Coolera-Strandhill. Last year the senior footballers won a county title for the first time since 2005. That brought hope and excitement, while the adult hurling team in the club continue to make an impact. Saturday’s CúChulainn League Connacht Division Two Final against
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Tony Kelly voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
Tony Kelly has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Clare captain received 10,153 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Cork's Robert Downey (4,819), and Banner corner back Conor Leen (3,269).
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Tony Kelly (Clare)
Clare captain Tony Kelly led by example in
Tuesday 23 July 2024
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Darren Gleeson steps down as Antrim hurling manager
By Cian O'Connell
Darren Gleeson has stepped down as manager of the Antrim senior hurling team.
During his time in charge of the Saffrons, the Portroe clubman guided Antrim to two Joe McDonagh Cup victories.
In a statement released on Monday morning, Gleeson reflected on a satisfying stint with Antrim,
Monday 22 July 2024
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Shane O'Donnell: 'It is just incredible'
By Cian O'Connell
"It is just an incredible day," Shane O'Donnell says about Clare's All-Ireland SHC Final win over Cork at Croke Park.
Clare's passion and persistence was rewarded at GAA headquarters with O'Donnell, once again, occupying a central role for Brian Lohan's outfit. "I think you slog away for
Monday 22 July 2024
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Tony Kelly: 'It was a savage win'
By Cian O'Connell
"It was a savage win, the whole occasion, the game itself," Clare captain Tony Kelly reflected about an All-Ireland SHC Final that went the distance at Croke Park.
Clare and Cork contributed handsomely to a classic and compelling match, but the Banner prevailed. "It was billed that
Monday 22 July 2024
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Brian Lohan: 'We had great faith in the group'
By Cian O'Connell
Brian Lohan's passion and perseverance was rewarded at Croke Park.
Clare, inspired by captain Tony Kelly, found a way to win an absorbing All-Ireland SHC Final against Cork.
Lohan acknowledged the depth of the Clare panel following a compelling contest at GAA headquarters. “We had great faith
Sunday 21 July 2024
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Ryan proud of Cork's display
By Cian O'Connell
Despite suffering a narrow defeat, following an epic encounter, Cork manager Pat Ryan was proud of the performance his team summoned in an the All-Ireland SHC Final at Croke Park.
A compelling match went the distance at GAA headquarters with Clare eventually prevailing by the narrowest of
Sunday 21 July 2024
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All-Ireland SHC Final: Clare win epic encounter
All Ireland SHC Final
Clare 3-29 Cork 1-34
By Cian O’Connell
One of the greatest ever All-Ireland SHC deciders, eventually concluded with Tony Kelly climbing the Hogan Stand steps to collect the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
A compelling contest, that raged with intensity from first whistle until last, ended in a
Sunday 21 July 2024
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Tony Kelly enjoying Clare journey
By Cian O'Connell
"The appreciation of how hard it is, that's the biggest thing I've learned from 2013 'til now," Tony Kelly says about returning to an All-Ireland SHC Final with Clare.
Kelly was part of an exciting crop of emerging Clare hurlers, who celebrated national glory at senior and
Saturday 20 July 2024