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Donal O'Grady

Tipperary must be prepared for the big switch

Eamon O’Shea has a placement rather than a selection dilemma in the key full-back role

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Cork v Tipp: A game which touches the parts others just can’t reach

Few rivalries have as rich a history as Cork and Tipperary hurlers, points out Donal O'Grady.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2014

Limerick have the ideal midfield combination

Three key areas

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

Limerick and Tipp pounce on weaknesses

WEXFORD v LIMERICK

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Disrupting Model fluidity key to Limerick success

The tactical battles that will decide the games in Thurles

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Goals crucial as half-forward line provide platform for Rebels’ success

With the teams level at half-time, it was clear the first goal would have a huge bearing on the result. And so it proved.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Midfield battle will be decisive

Limerick have had four weeks to prepare for this final with no injuries and no distractions.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Workrate, discipline key for Dubs

Dublin won’t be giving up their crown with a major fight

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Tigerish defence holds Tribe stars in vice-like grip

Management Moves

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Cork composure and commitment catches Clare cold

In the lead-up to the game, I believed the first 20 minutes would prove crucial and that if one team got a grip it would be hard to seize the initiative back from them.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014