Person: Canon O’Brien

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Sean McCarthy keeps possession from Tipperary's Declan Ryan, left, and Pat Fox during the 1990 Munster Senior Hurling Championship final at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

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Sean McCarthy: 'The last 10% that was needed, Canon O’Brien was the man to get that out of players'

It was a time when the Cork hurlers went to games in a fleet of cars, and Sean McCarthy was usually in the same company.

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Limerick exit would be a sensation

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Canon O’Brien a huge part of the tradition of UCC hurling, says David Griffin

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Cork reshuffle for Kerry hurling clash

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Back to the future for new Cork manager Kieran Kingston

Where does Cork GAA go from here?

‘Donkeys don’t win derbies’ – when animosity crosses line

Cork, it can be said, have better rapport with other Munster counties. The same for Tipperary as much as geography means every game is a rivalry. This particular relationship on Sunday thrives on lashings of respect but a smattering of contempt too.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Final loss will spur us on, says Kearney

Last season’s All-Ireland SHC finalists make their 2014 bow in a friendly today at the Mardyke (12pm).

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Wheel keeps turning for Grainger

With yet another Fitzgibbon Cup claimed, one might imagine that UCC GAA development officer John Grainger is entitled to time off, but his is a job that never ends.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Wheel keeps turning for Grainger

With yet another Fitzgibbon Cup claimed, one might imagine that UCC GAA development officer John Grainger is entitled to time off, but his is a job that never ends.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Students honour Canon O’Brien

Saturday’s Waterford Crystal Cup clash between Cork and UCC at the Mardyke takes on extra significance as it will also be the first staging of the Canon O’Brien Cup.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2013