Person: Cathal O’Connor

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Irish people know skin cancer risks but think it's all right to get 'slightly sunburned'

Largest study of its kind in Ireland also reveals more than 40% of those surveyed have used sunbeds

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Kerry left with as many questions rattling in their heads as answers

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Frozen pitch blamed for Coughlan’s broken ankle

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Colm Collins regret as Clare miss out on another big scalp

Suddenly, this Kingdom team is looking dangerous once again

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High-flying Banner quick out of the blocks

Collins hopes Munster GAA chiefs see sense

Following their 12-point McGrath Cup win over Waterford in Meelick on Saturday, Clare manager Colm Collins says it would make sense to double up their January 14 tie with Cork, rather than play each other on successive weeks.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Cleary inspires rising Banner

A ruthless second-half performance saw Clare safely through to the third round of the All-Ireland qualifiers on Saturday afternoon, at the expense of Laois.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Kerry blow out dirty diesel, reel in Banner

Such was the rate of knots at which Pádraig Hughes was doling out yellow cards, it was inevitable we’d see at least one player make the long walk to the line.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2017

No crowing from Clare as Colm Collins takes win in stride

At first, Colm Collins was breezily viewing it as “just two points”.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Colm Collins: Management must also evolve

Clare football manager Colm Collins is adamant he and his management team must evolve at the rate they expect from their players.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice wary of familiar foe Clare

What’s that about variety being the spice of life? If so, don’t tell the Kerry footballers, for the opposition they’ve encountered this summer has likened a half decent song stuck on repeat.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Clare v Roscommon - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship - Round 4A

Gary Brennan the catalyst as Clare break on through

Clare 2-12 Roscommon 1-9: The system may be broken, but the sights and sounds that spilled across the pitch after the final whistle in Sathill on Saturday were another reminder of the extra colour that the back door route can add to the championship.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

Roscommon disappoint as Clare's footballers make history

Clare made a little bit of history in Salthill this afternoon.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Colm Collins sparks Clare into life

Sligo 1-13 Clare 2-17: Clare boss Colm Collins refused to take credit for igniting a stunning second half comeback in Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier win against Sligo at Markievicz Park.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Clare blitz Sligo in second half to progress

An excellent second-half display saw Clare move into the last 12 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship following their seven-point defeat of an overpowered Sligo at Markievicz Park today.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Clare revel in rain and stun Laois in stoppage time

Clare only led once in this qualifier, but they hit the front when it mattered most, landing a winner as the game slipped into stoppage time to crown a great weekend for the Banner County.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Proud boss says Clare want to reach greater heights

Clare 2-17 Kildare 1-19: The joy was evident and there were plenty celebrations but perhaps the most notable aspect of this historic victory for Clare was the absence of delirium.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Colm Collins pleased as Clare remain in promotion hunt

Clare 1-18 Westmeath 0-10: Clare kept their promotional hopes alive with a comfortable home win over Westmeath at Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Cork’s mettle well tested in McGrath Cup win

Cork 1-15 Clare 1-9: A third McGrath Cup title for Cork in five years was the outcome at Mallow last night, though not without some stiff questions from Clare.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Eamonn Fitzmaurice confirms Paul Galvin is Kerry’s only departure

McGrath Cup - Clare 0-12 Kerry 0-9: Paul Galvin will not be returning to the Kerry football set-up for the season ahead, manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed yesterday evening.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Temple of doom for Coolmeen as Templenoe inflict hammering

Templenoe (Kerry) 2-17 Coolmeen (Clare) 0-3: Josh Holland, with the second last kick of this Munster final contest, billowed the Coolmeen net with a rasping left-footed drive.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Questions for Cork. Answers in Killarney.

Cork 1-20 Clare 1-8: Perhaps we were all expecting a bit too much. 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Clare survive gut-check as Cork date looms

Clare 0-15 Limerick 0-13: THERE were but fleeting mentions of Cork.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Limerick win keeps dream of great escape alive

Allianz FL Division 3 

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

Sweeney stars for relentless Tipp

Tipperary 1-16 Clare 1-15

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

Counihan says Rebels must step up

Clare 1-11 Cork 1-20

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Tubridy leads charge as Clare’s second-half surge decisive

Leitrim 2-8 Clare 1-14

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

Déise rain on Banner parade

Clare 0-11 Waterford 1-09

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Paddywagon arrives

AFTER six years of waiting, the bus has finally arrived — and it’s a Paddywagon.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2012

Laverty puts brave Banner to the sword

LAST year’s defeated All-Ireland finalists Down may have been the hottest of favourites coming into Ennis on Saturday against a Clare team hammered by Cork in the Munster championship.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

13-man Ballinora keep out Kiskeam

Ballinora 0-4 Kiskeam 0-3

Mon, 09 May, 2011

All too easy as Banner blitz woeful Cats

CLARE secured their first brace of league points when they crushed Kilkenny in Saturday’s Allianz NFL Division Four tie at Miltown Malbay.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

Geaney the Kerry ace as focus turns to Cork

THERE were few signs of celebrations amongst the local football support after Saturday’s McGrath Cup final in Dr Crokes grounds in Killarney.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011

Resurgent Banner keen to bring home silverware

McGrath Cup Final

Sat, 29 Jan, 2011

Five missing for Bray's relegation play-off

Bray Wanderers and Monaghan United resume their battle for a place in next season’s Airtricity League Premier Division at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Mon, 08 Nov, 2010

Advantage to Bray as they earn draw at Monaghan

Monaghan United 0 Bray Wanderers 0

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Sligo advance to semis after easing past Monaghan

SLIGO ROVERS go into tonight’s draw for the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals with the three other Airtricity League Premier Division sides after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat of First Division leaders Monaghan United at The Showgrounds.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2010

Amond’s brace fires Sligo into final

PADRAIG AMOND’S two-goal blast scuppered Shamrock Rovers’ dream of a domestic treble in last night’s cracking EA Sports Cup semi-final at The Showgrounds.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2010

O’Connor strike secures first final for Monaghan

(EA Sports Cup semi-final) Monaghan United 1 Dundalk 0

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Thurles eye derby clash with Nenagh

THIS year’s Dr Harty Cup (Munster Colleges SAHC) has produced outstanding games and tomorrow’s semi-finals should continue that trend.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2010

Niche place to move in

HALF of Cork has watched them being built, in defiance of the economic and housing downturn, tucked into a tight site on Cork’s Rochestown Road.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2009

Monaghan hold Pat's to a replay

Monaghan United 0 St. Patrick’s Athletic 0

Fri, 14 Aug, 2009

Allianz National Football League Division 4 round-up

Leitrim 0-13 Wicklow 0-11, Carrick-on-Shannon

Sun, 15 Mar, 2009

Clare and Limerick prepare to share the limelight

THE 2009 Munster Under-21FC starts off on a unique note in West Clare tonight, with Clare and Limerick squaring off under floodlights in Cooraclare.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2009

Murphy set to boost Cork for Laois clash

NICHOLAS MURPHY is likely to be fit to play with Cork in Saturday’s Allianz NFL clash with Laois at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise. The All Star damaged a tendon against Fermanagh last week and was replaced by John Hayes.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009

Barefooted Carmody all the way winner

MICHAEL CARMODY (Castletroy College, Limerick) led all the way to win the senior boys title at the Munster Schools Cross-Country Championships at Tramore Racecourse yesterday, when the lack of teacher cover due to the cutbacks was reflected in much smaller entries.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2009