Person: Fiach O’Loughlin

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Sparrow enlists Chaplin to serve as Clare selector

NEW Clare senior hurling manager Ger ‘Sparrow’ O’Loughlin has appointed Danny Chaplin as a selector.

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Cussen opts for Cork hurlers

Home thoughts after first win

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Shannon face tough opener against Garryowen

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Another glory day for Shannon

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Shannon consistency the key to success

On-song Clontarf looking to end AIB League heartbreak

CLONTARF’S flirtation with AIB League glory has been consigned to failure in recent years; five semi-finals and two final appearances being just the sum total of the club’s success.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2009

Con hang on for hard-fought win

IN AS tough a game as either side have experienced all season, Cork Constitution held out for a victory at Temple Hill yesterday to enhance their position at the top of the AIB League.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2009

All light on the night as Shannon held by rivals Garryowen

IN A TIME of necessity, you do what has to be done to survive.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2008

Clash of Limerick giants set to brighten AIB League

AGE-OLD rivals Shannon and Garryowen could give the AIB League a boost when they clash under lights at the revamped Thomond Park stadium tonight (7.30pm).

Fri, 17 Oct, 2008

Garryowen pack power is decisive

THERE was a carnival atmosphere at windswept Coonagh on Saturday before this AIL Division One semi-final clash between Limerick’s big two, both sets of fans enjoying the usual pre-game banter; afterwards, however, the joy was all one-sided as the sound of the Garryowen anthem carried from the victorious dressing-room.

Mon, 05 May, 2008

Shannon on top in Dublin

Lansdowne 19 Shannon 45

Sat, 15 Dec, 2007

Kicking king Keane leads way in Clontarf’s bonus-point win

CLONTARF maintained their AIL Division One top-four position with this bonus-point win over Terenure College at Lakelands on Saturday but it was much closer than the final 12-point margin would suggest.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

AIB Ireland squad announced

A 28-man squad for the first AIB Club International of the season between Ireland and England Counties in Donnybrook on Friday, 23rd February has been named today.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2007

Irish club players to take on England and Scotland

A 49-man squad for the first AIB Club International between Ireland and England Counties on Friday, February 23 has been named today.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2007

Clontarf stun Shannon with late blitz

IT’S seldom Shannon players are left with the feeling of having been “mugged” at fortress Thomond Park, but this was one such rare occasion.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2007

Clontarf win sees Harlequins remain rooted

Belfast Harlequins 16 Clontarf 27

Sat, 09 Dec, 2006

Con off to a flyer but still plenty to ponder

A WIN is a win, even if the performance leaves a lot to be desired — that was the attitude of Cork Con manager Brian Walsh after this opening-round AIL Division 1 game at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2006

Clontarf pack pave way for Con job

CLONTARF qualified for the All Ireland League Top Four final at Castle Avenue on Saturday with a well-deserved victory over Cork Constitution.

Mon, 08 May, 2006

O'Brien tries take Clontarf to final

Clontarf 26 Cork Constitution 6

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Clontarf coach praises hero O'Brien

Clontarf coach Phil Werahiko praised the attacking talents of Niall O’Brien in the aftermath of his side's Division One semi-final win over Cork Constitution.

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Garryowen and Clontarf lead at break

AIB LEAGUE: DIVISION ONE: SEMI-FINALS:

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Ireland AIB Club international squad named

A 38-man squad for the first AIB Club International between Ireland and Scotland in Donnybrook on Friday, March 10 was named today.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2006

Belief the key as Clontarf keep up pressure on Shannon

HAPPY days in Castle Avenue. Shannon top the AIB All-Ireland league, but all the momentum seems to rest with second-placed Clontarf, who put Carlow to the sword on Saturday with an emphatic 44-10 victory.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2006

Buccs hold on to beat Clontarf

Buccaneers 16 Clontarf 10

Sat, 03 Dec, 2005

Shannon take their chances and celebrate sixth Cup in-a-row

Shannon 17 Garryowen 8

Mon, 25 Apr, 2005

Munster Development team named

The following is the Munster Development team to play Euskarians in San Sebastian on Saturday (4pm).

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005

Shannon edge out Con to win title

Cork Con 16 Shannon 22

Sat, 08 May, 2004

Shannon’s Prince Andrew

ANDREW THOMPSON, one of the three “old men” in the Shannon team, remains one of the most formidable forces in the club game in this country.

Mon, 03 May, 2004

Ireland U21 team announced

The Ireland U21 team to play Scotland U21 in their second match in the U21 IRB World Cup tomorrow at Newbury has been announced.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2003

Irish put it up to classy Boks

Ireland 26, South Africa 36

Sat, 14 Jun, 2003

Ireland announce squad for Under 21 World Cup

The Ireland Under 21 Squad will be captained by No.8/Flanker, Steven Keogh of UCC, to take part in the IRB Under 21 World Championship, in England from June 13 to 29.

Fri, 30 May, 2003

Ireland U21 team to face England announced

The Ireland U21 team to play England U21 tomorrow at Ravenhill is:

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003

Three changes for Ireland U21s

There are three changes on the Ireland under 21 team from that which defeated France by 13-12.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003

Davidson, Quinlan, Robinson named in A team

IRELAND has made three changes in its side for the A international against Italy in Rovigo on Friday night.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2003

Milestone for Leinster duo

LEINSTER coach Matt Williams wants to end the era of the one cap wonders. This evening at Donnybrook (7.35), Malcolm O’Kelly and Shane Horgan will join the illustrious ‘50 Club’ already occupied by colleagues Victor Costello, Denis Hickie and Shane Byrne.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2002