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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.

Galway v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Talking Points: Football's need for speed must give keepers a break

New kickout rule is fine in principle but multiple different factors can vary around the time to set up a restart

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Tony Kelly and Eoin Ryan 23/2/2025

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Wexford outstanding but a serious wake-up call for Clare

Mayo miss a glorious chance but still turn a corner and Bugler now leading the blue tribe.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Christy O'Connor's talking points: Is being the number two more appealing than manager role?

S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Is being the number two more appealing than manager role?

Can Cork find a few more options from that young cohort to make them even better?

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Armagh v Donegal - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Armagh v Donegal finally a relationship of equals

In their history, Armagh and Donegal have never been in a place where they both now find themselves together.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Wexford v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Hurling under floodlights divisive but also an absolute necessity

Clare manager Brian Lohan will be anxious to iron out some creases in the All-Ireland champions' performances in the league.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

This weekend, Donegal will be aiming to bridge a 37-year gap to their last victory against Kerry on Kingdom soil.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Cork delighted to have reeled Limerick in again – but should Treaty still be happier?

The lack of a traffic management plan in Mallow for Saturday's Harty Cup final did a disservice to the game.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Limerick looking to sharpen the edge against Cork

Paddy Tally meets old friends sooner than expected and who can take the initiative in Division 2?

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Galway v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Christy O'Connor: Galway hint at two-point abilities, Clare's youth policy working well

Could Michael Breen be the answer to Tipperary's full-back problem?

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Christy O’Connor: Tipperary need to get their public behind them again

S Christy O’Connor: Tipperary need to get their public behind them again

Challenge games in January are never an accurate barometer, but Liam Cahill certainly wasn’t happy after one of Tipp's

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025