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Christy O'Connor

Christy O'Conner is a former top-level goalkeeper turned acclaimed hurling writer, with an intimate and unique understanding of gaelic games.

Pauric Mahony and Conor O'Sullivan 5/11/2023

S Christy O'Connor: The Gunners have made a habit of blowing teams away in Munster quarter-finals

Despite the long layoff, Ballygunner have made a habit now of steamrolling the opposition on their first day out in Munster.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Christy O'Connor: Kerry's divisional superpowers reap rich harvests of dominance

S Christy O'Connor: Kerry's divisional superpowers reap rich harvests of dominance

When the divisions are strong in Kerry, they dominate.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Christy O'Connor: Na Piarsaigh out to prove they have the depth

If they can, winning this title would be one of Na Piarsaigh’s sweetest.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Christy O'Connor: Can Crusheen defy the odds?

S Christy O'Connor: Can Crusheen defy the odds?

Christy O'Connor takes us through the GAA weekend's biggest talking points.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Darryl Branagan and Aaron Morgan lift the trophy for Kilcoo 15/10/2023

Christy O'Connor: Kilcoo get the job done in style on the pitch, but not off it

Despite heading into last season as All-Ireland champions, Kilcoo needed every get-out-of-jail card in their deck in the latter stages of the championship to retain their county title.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Ryan McEvoy celebrates after his score 13/11/2022

S Christy O'Connor: Down football needs to showcase the best of itself. Not the worst

Another classic final on the way in Tipperary? And Sars v Midleton is a huge game in Cork. Especially in east Cork.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Tadhg Morley, David Clifford and Tom O'Sullivan celebbrate after the game 16/7/2023

Christy O'Connor: Can David Clifford do what nobody has done since Jacko?

Talking points: Do Dublin still have the psychological advantage over Kerry and will Jack O’Connor’s blueprint work once more?

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

John Kiely celebrates after the game 23/7/2023

Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Limerick's third quarter charge strikes again

When all the numbers are crunched now, John Kiely's side won the third quarters in their seven matches by 0-23.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Previews

S Talking points: Limerick look to save the best for last again

This Limerick vs the famous Kilkenny side and TJ Reid still shooting the lights out.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Kerry v Derry - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

S Talking points: A redemption story or McKaigue the man for Clifford?

It’s extremely unlikely McCluskey will find himself back on Clifford again. If he did though, and McCluskey somehow managed to tie down Clifford, it would be one of the GAA’s great redemptive stories.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023