Person: Martin Claffey

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Weekend Break: Getting to the heart of things in Athlone

Two decades after a memorable visit to the midlands, Martin Claffey returns to the Hidden Heartlands.

soccer

Blades closing on Callum Robinson

Newly-promoted Sheffield United are closing on a €6.6m move for Ireland international striker Callum Robinson.

soccer

Problem child needs parental guidance

From Stephen Kenny’s legacy, Cork City’s purse strings, restless Rovers and Waterford’s renaissance to growing attendances, broadcasting changes and Niall Quinn’s plans — Martin Claffey chews on 12 hot topics ahead of the new League of Ireland campaign.

soccer

Cork City players get chance to impress ahead of cup final

soccer

Dave Hill feels Cork City's experience will tell

soccer

Dundalk targeting record points haul, says Kenny

Cork City boss set to rest stars ahead of cup replay

Manager John Caulfield will be in the stands as Cork City travel to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division tonight.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

Cork City's Steven Beattie: ‘If you can’t get yourself up for Dundalk, you’re at the wrong place’

Hours after a late-night trip home from Dublin, the players regrouped on Saturday for their morning recovery session, and Steven Beattie recalls a low atmosphere.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2018

Cork City hoping for more Kieran Sadlier magic after perfect hat-trick

Amid the serious business at hand, there was some light relief around at Cork City’s Bishopstown training ground this week.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2018

Longford eye cup upset as Cork City come calling

There’s been grumbles from the faithful on Leeside after a stuttering fortnight that has left Cork City’s league title hopes hanging by a thread.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2018

John Caulfield: Time to stand up and be counted

Cork City boss John Caulfield has told his players it is time to “stand up and be counted” as they look to rescue their stuttering season.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2018

No margin for error as Cork City keep up the chase

Is there a rivalry in Irish sport to match the intensity of Cork City and Dundalk in the League of Ireland over the past four years?

Fri, 31 Aug, 2018

League of Ireland star on Rice: ‘If a fella is humming and hawing, it doesn’t look great’

Cork City midfielder Gearoid Morrissey believes Declan Rice’s decision to take time to consider his international future leaves a bad taste, declaring that players should be “willing to die for the cause”.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2018

Cork City all set for a Friday night firecracker in Dundalk

Forget VAR. Forget writing off Germans. Forget In-ger-land. Forget Fifa conspiracies and dodgy Bob Marley cover versions. The World Cup takes a back seat tonight as the League of Ireland springs back to life with a top-of-the-table clash at Oriel Park.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

John Cotter: Cork City skipper will keep his cool in Oriel cauldron

Cork City have no fears about skipper Conor McCormack keeping cool in the white-hot atmosphere of Oriel Park on Friday night.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018

PaperTalk Extra League of Ireland Preview podcast: Cork City's siege mentality, Waterford contenders and Liam Miller's legacy

Irish Examiner soccer correspondent Liam Mackey joins Martin Claffey, Peter McNamara and presenter Stephen Barry to preview and predict the 2018 League of Ireland Premier Division.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Catch up on all the headlines

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

Priming Cork City for the future

A double-winning season is quite the foundation for Cork City’s new general manager to be starting from. But Paul Wycherley’s primary focus remains budgets and balance, he tells Martin Claffey.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

PaperTalk: The Danish pasting - what next for Ireland?

Peter McNamara rounds off the World Cup play-off inquest with Larry Ryan and Martin Claffey of the Irish Examiner and Danish journalist Morten Glinvad.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Jack Charlton threatened to walk-off when Ireland last played in Turner's Cross

Jack Charlton was Ireland manager the last time Ireland played a senior international match in Cork, and Munster’s finest provided the opposition, writes Martin Claffey.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

A royal welcome awaits at Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa

It was a six hour road trip, but Lough Eske was worth every minute of the drive, says Martin Claffey.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Connemara: the best of the west

Martin Claffey enjoys a walking break in the stunning surrounds of Connemara.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2014

Republic’s defensive crisis mounts for Givens

CARETAKER manager Don Givens is having to cope with a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2007

Good things come to those who wait

Martin Claffey charts the amazing career path of former Irish U21 midfielder Wayne O’Sullivan.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

Partridge reveals Kerr helped through the bad times

Richie Partridge has revealed he still has high hopes of playing for the Irish international team - and Brian Kerr helped him keep his spirits up when when he was injured.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

Harte itching for recall to Irish squad

Ian Harte is hoping for a recall to the Ireland squad to face Croatia later this month after making a bright start to his career in Spain.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2004

All the King's women ready for USA trip

The Irish women's senior football team are to leave for the United States on Monday for two matches against the USA, the top women's football team in the world.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004

Foran set for full Motherwell debut

Irish striker Richie Foran is to make his full league debut for Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League against Hearts tomorrow.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004