Person: Declan O’Connell

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travel

When a holiday for one is exactly what you need

No holiday buddy this year? Worry not. Michelle McBride has the pros and cons of travelling solo

gaa

Michael John Shine stars as Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Blarney claim Munster crown

news

In the lap of luxury.... Irish splash cash on festive travel

soccer

Neal Horgan: It’s time to enjoy another great European adventure

general

Strike at Cork Film Festival

gaa

St Vincent’s see red as ’Haven stage comeback

Scene and heard

MUSIC NEWS: Lupe Fiasco is a brave man.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2013

Workers stage sit-in as ‘viable’ factory closes

Workers involved in one of the longest sit-ins in Irish industrial relations history have backed staff in another dispute.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2012

Always open to change

The Corona Cork Film Festival has adapted constantly to retain its position as one of the country’s top arts events, writes Carl Dixon

Thu, 01 Nov, 2012

Cruise from Cobh to Norway ready for sail

For the first time, people will be able to take a trip directly from an Irish port on a major cruise ship, courtesy of a deal between a travel agency and the Royal Caribbean International line.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2012

Flood back as centre of attention

BOHEMIANS finally confirmed their place in the fourth round draw as goals from Anto Flood, Stephen Traynor and Robert Bayly helped them overcome a brave challenge from Munster Senior League outfit Douglas Hall at Dalymount Park last night.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011

Flexibility in France

CORK company Hello France specialises in flexible holidays which the company says have been tested by experienced staff — holidays can start and finish on any day of the week, allowing clients to match their dates with mid-week flight and ferry savings.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011

Fond farewell to Munster hero

Diarmuid O’Flynn pays tribute to Declan O’Connell, the original Munster rugby fan

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010

Death of Declan O’Connell

THE death has occurred, after a short illness, of one of Munster’s best known and loved sports supporters, Declan O’Connell from Charleville, Co Cork.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2009

Thank God for Munster and Michael O’Leary

I USED to be an inch over six feet,but that was before I startedplaying rugby for Charleville — now I’m an inch under.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2008

Charge over heroin seizure

A 21-YEAR-OLD man was charged yesterday in connection with a 20kg seizure of heroin in Dublin on Monday.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

Geneva braced as Munster hordes invade for historic Heineken Cup clash

MUNSTER’S next European destination, Geneva, is bracing itself for the mother of all invasions as the Red Army gears itself up for its historic first Heineken pool match in the Swiss Alpine city on Sunday.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Celebrations on hold as St Vincent’s set sights on Munster

UNDERSTANDABLY St. Vincent’s have celebrated their Cork Premier IFC victory in style for the best part of the week. Last Sunday’s success was charged with emotion, coming at the end of three gruelling matches plus two periods of extra time.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2006

Erin’s Own at full strength for final

CORK champions Erin’s Own have no injury worries ahead of Sunday’s Munster Club SHC final against Toomevara at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick (2pm throw-in).

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006

Molden’s goal decisive as Glanmire stand firm

THEY may have had to endure six agonising minutes of injury-time in the face of ferocious Nemo Rangers pressure, but Glanmire stood tall in the Páirc Uí Rinn sunshine yesterday.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2006

Travel award goes to Cork

CORK-based travel agent Lee Travel is celebrating the receipt of an award as top agent in Ireland for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Company.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Kavanagh strikes late to earn Nemo replay with Glanmire

A Joe Kavanagh point three minutes from time earned Nemo Rangers a deserved draw in an entertaining Evening Echo Cork Co IFC semi-final at Páirc Uí Chaoímh yesterday.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2006

Glanmire too slick for Ballinora

Glanmire 0-17 Ballinora 0-7

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006

Holders Longford always in charge

Longford Town 5 Waterford Crystal 0

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Munster fans’ cheap flights deals threatened by legal action

HUNDREDS of Munster rugby fans heading to Italy for the Treviso game later this month may have to make alternative travel plans after claims that their tour operator has been conducting business illegally.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2004

Rugby: Con bid to keep pace with leaders

THE points will be the main focus for Cork Constitution and old rivals Garryowen at Temple Hill today in the AIB AIL (2.30), but there will also be a trophy on offer.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2003

Munster fans pledge full support to Sheahan

THE Munster supporters’ club, through chairman Declan O’Connell, have pledged full and unconditional support to Frankie Sheahan in his bid to overturn his recent ERC imposed ban.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2003

Gannon expects a grueller against Con

ST MARY’S captain Gareth Gannon believes Saturday’s trip to Temple Hill involves a swift leap from the frying pan to the fire.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2002