Person: Liam O’Connell

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Allow the club game to wither at your peril — and here’s why...

Regular readers will be familiar with my views on the club game in this country and the role it can still play for professional players at either end of the rugby spectrum.

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French flair sends Con back to Aviva

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Your weekend IRFU round-up

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Cork Constitution to face Clontarf following win over Trinity

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Classy Con book home semi-final spot

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All-Ireland League - Division 1A/1B Round-Up

Young Cork man leaves Intensive Care to recover from brain injury

A young Cork man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the US following a freak accident is now recovering in his Canadian home following a brave battle to stay alive.

Sun, 09 Dec, 2018

Cork accident victim out of intensive care in LA

A Cork man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a freak accident while in the US is now out of intensive care.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018

A romp for Lansdowne as Con surrender crown easily

Cork Constitution 12 Lansdowne 32: Cork Constitution relinquished their Bateman Cup title in tame fashion at Temple Hill on Saturday when Lansdowne produced a stunning second-half display of poise and power to take the spoils for the first time in the modern era.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

Scott Deasy returns to haunt Cork Con

Lansdowne 24 Cork Constitution 10: Scott Deasy came back to scupper his former club on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch yesterday as Lansdowne earned a 24-10 win over Ulster Bank League champions Cork Constitution.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

More silverware for Con as brave UCC fall short

Cork Constitution secured their third consecutive Cork Charity Cup title with a hard fought win over UCC at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Cork Constitution buoyed for treble bid

Old Belvedere 13 Cork Constitution 18: Brian Hayes believes Cork Constitution will be at their battle-hardened best when they renew rivalries with defending champions Clontarf in next Sunday’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Mayo man clocking up the mileage on his 2003 Ford Mondeo

Launched in 1992, the Ford Mondeo chalks up its 25th anniversary this year.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Dozens living in ‘unauthorised hostel’, court heard

Dozens of South Americans and Eastern Europeans are unlawfully being rented “living space” in a single Co Dublin house in dangerous, unhealthy, and cramped conditions, a court has heard.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Italian designer loses €75k damages case over tree roots

An Italian designer, who claimed €75,000 damages for repairs to a wall, turned out to be “merely a tenant” and not the owner of property she alleged had been damaged by tree roots, a judge said today.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

Joy Neville makes history as Cork Con take the points

Saturday was an historic day for the Ulster Bank League as Joy Neville became the first female referee to take charge of a Division 1A fixture.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Commanding Cork Con repel late challenge from St Mary’s

St Mary’s College 16 Cork Constitution 20: Cork Constitution survived a late onslaught from St Mary’s College to claim a narrow win in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League at Templeville Road on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Rare All-Ireland double for St Mary’s

AIB All-Ireland Club IFC final - St Mary’s (Kerry) 2-10 Hollymount-Carramore (Mayo) 0-10: Maurice Fitzgerald has made Mayo suffer before.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Impressive Richmond close gap on Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League

Richmond closed the gap on leaders Clonmel in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League, as the weather again disrupted the weekend’s schedule.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Cork Con’s second-half surge sweeps Highfield away

Highfield 6 Cork Constitution 57: Cork Constitution produced a scintillating second-half performance to sweep Highfield aside in Saturday’s Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup, first round clash at Woodleigh Park.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Garryowen break Cork Con hearts

Garryowen 23 Cork Constitution 19 (Ulster Bank All-Ireland League Division 1A): Cork Constitution showed magnificent fighting spirit in coming from 15-3 behind after quarter of an hour to take a 19-18 lead deep into stoppage time at Dooradoyle on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015