Person: Maurice Nolan

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Shamrocks battle to set up clash with O’Loughlin Gaels

BALLYHALE Shamrocks had to give free expression to all their multiple talents when beating neighbours and fierce rivals, Carrickshock, in the replay of the Kilkenny SHC quarter-final in Nowlan Park yesterday.

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Shanahan out of Déise league campaign

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Clarinbridge slay Gaels to claim first SHC club title

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Modest duo the wind beneath Gaels’ wings

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Gaels crank it up to brush aside Loughgiel

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Gaels have become battle-hardened

Gaels star Kearns set to miss semi-final clash with Loughgiel

O’LOUGHLIN GAELS full-back Andy Kearns has been ruled out of the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final clash with Ulster kingpins Loughgiel Shamrocks on February 19.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011

Tipp target era of dominance

SHANE MCGRATH insists Tipperary are better equipped to retain their All-Ireland hurling crown than the team that captured the title in 2001.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2011

Experience the key in glory day for Gaels

ANOTHER Kilkenny senior hurling title for O’Loughlin Gaels in summery Nowlan Park yesterday and a sweet win it was.

Mon, 25 Oct, 2010

Carrickshock ready for another major battle

SO much of what we are is defined by folk memory, ancient events which, at the time, were seared into the brain, and which, over time, are buried, but events which nevertheless remain deep in the collective psyche. So it is with Carrickshock.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2010

Late McEvoy winner as Gaels stun Shamrocks

FIVE turned out to be an unlucky number in Kilkenny again as reigning champions Ballyhale Shamrocks were dumped out of the championship courtesy of a late goal by Niall McEvoy in a thrilling second semi-final at Nowlan Park yesterday.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2010

LIT stand firm to book Fitzgibbon final spot

IT WAS a very crowded scene in the LIT goalmouth yesterday in the final seconds of this Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final as UCD’s Maurice Nolan – his side needing a goal to send the game into extra-time – stood over a 30m free.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2010

Fenians focus on finishing the job

ALL the excitement of the All-Ireland final put to bed, it’s back to serious club business in Kilkenny and Tipperary this weekend, the senior club championships in both counties at quarter-final stage with one exception.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2009

Cronin’s late point earns CIT unconvincing win

CORK Institute of Technology secured a place in next week’s Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final against the University of Limerick, but only after a nerve-shredding journey on their home ground yesterday.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2009

Limerick IT and Waterford renew classic cup rivalry

LAST March they produced, by common consent, a sublime classic, and in Limerick this afternoon Limerick IT and Waterford IT renew Fitzgibbon Cup battle once more.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2009

Limerick IT in must win game

LIMERICK IT must beat arch-rivals UL today to stay in the Fitzgibbon Cup race, having already lost their opening game in the round robin series.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2008

Belfield boys dump the Dubs

THE boys from Belfield have enjoyed success at both third level and county championship in recent seasons and, with Westmeath and now Dublin dispatched this month, further honours lie within sight.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2008

Kilkenny out of Walsh Cup following Antrim defeat

All-Ireland champions and four-in-a-row Walsh Cup chasers Kilkenny were sensationally knocked out of the 2008 Walsh Cup today as they went down to a 2-15 to 1-17 defeat to Antrim.

Sun, 20 Jan, 2008

O'Byrne Cup semi-final postponed

Today's O'Byrne Cup semi-final between the senior footballers of Dublin and Carlow has been postponed due to an unplayable pitch.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2008

UCD too strong for Westmeath in Walsh Cup

UCD and Westmeath kicked off the Walsh Cup senior hurling competition, which began in earnest today. The students did enough to claim a 2-15 to 0-14 win at Cusack Park, Mullingar.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2008

Stars to shine despite weather

IF only tomorrow’s Leinster Club senior hurling final between Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny) and Birr (Offaly) were being held a month ago – what a contest we’d have had in store!

Sat, 25 Nov, 2006

Shamrocks determined to put an end to 15-year drought

IT’S taken a full generation, but Ballyhale Shamrocks are back.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Hogan goal rescues draw for Kilkenny U21s

Kilkenny 2-14 Tipperary 2-14

Sun, 10 Sep, 2006

Cats and Tipp must do it again

Kilkenny 2-14 Tipperary 2-14

Sun, 10 Sep, 2006

Seniors to have big say for Kilkenny U21s

John Tennyson and James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, who both started last weekend's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final defeat of Galway, have been named in the Kilkenny side for tonight's Erin Leinster U21 hurling final (Nowlan Park, throw-in 7.30pm).

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006

Skipper’s return inspires Flannans to All-Ireland title

St Flannans2-15 St Kierans2-12

Tue, 03 May, 2005

Flannan’s captain set for shock recall

ST. FLANNAN’S captain James McInerney is in line for a shock recall for today’s All-Ireland Colleges SHC A Final against St. Kieran’s in Thurles.

Mon, 02 May, 2005

Hogan brothers do the damage as St Kieran’s make final

St Kieran’s 5-14 Thurles CBS 2-9

Mon, 11 Apr, 2005

St Kieran’s will be very difficult to dethrone

THE introduction of a back-door system sees the provincial losers of Leinster and Munster get a second chance of All-Ireland colleges hurling glory.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2005

St Kieran’s weather Good Counsel comeback to advance

St Kieran’s, Kilkenny 2-13 Good Counsel, New Ross 2-10

Mon, 28 Feb, 2005

Galway’s young guns glow

Galway 0-16 Kilkenny 1-12

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Kilkenny relinquish minor crown

Galway 0-16 Kilkenny 1-12

Sun, 19 Sep, 2004

Kilkenny claw back against three-goal Galway

Galway 3-12 Kilkenny 1-18

Sun, 12 Sep, 2004

Galway lead Kilkenny kittens at break

Galway 1-7 Kilkenny 0-6

Sun, 12 Sep, 2004

Br. Damien praying for a Cats minor hat-trick

WITH the All-Ireland colleges title safely tucked away in St Kieran’s, Brother Damien is hoping he can steer Kilkenny to victory in tomorrow’s MHC final against Galway.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2004

Kieran’s and Flannan’s missing key players for big clash

CHAMPIONS St. Kieran’s, Kilkenny and pretenders St. Flannan’s, Ennis are missing key players for today’s All-Ireland Colleges S‘A’HC semi-final at The Ragg (2pm).

Sat, 03 Apr, 2004

Newtown set sail against the wind

IT was tougher, tighter and didn't have the pretty hurling of the drawn game, but at Semple Stadium on Saturday, Newtownshandrum finally ended the dogged challenge of O'Loughlin Gaels of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland club hurling championship semi-final.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004