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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.

Mary Carey 30/7/2015

Christy O'Connor: How important is home advantage in the hurling championship anymore?

There are any amount of reasons why the home team is more likely to win than the away team; greater familiarity, comfort and logistical ease with the venue; unintended refereeing bias towards the home team

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Ciaran Joyce and Walter Walsh 26/3/2022

Christy O'Connor: The numbers show Munster hurling stretching away from Leinster

Whether Leinster hurling supporters like it or not, they can’t deny that Munster has become the main show in town.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Semi-Final

Christy O’Connor: Seamus Callanan, Noel McGrath, and the Mahers owe Tipperary and hurling absolutely nothing

When Liam Sheedy returned as Tipp manager in autumn 2018, his first move was to make Seamus Callanan captain.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Brian Harnett dejected 25/7/2021

Christy O’Connor: The big question for Cork football is how to rebuild

The biggest fear for Cork now —and their supporters — is the long-term psychological trauma the defeat to Kerry could potentially leave

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021