Person: Niall Claffey

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Shamrocks sow early seeds of victory

WHATEVER about the holders ‘leaving it behind them’, as manager Pat Joe Whelahan suggested afterwards, the relative ease with which Ballyhale Shamrocks built up an eight points lead in the first-half undoubtedly inspired their sixth AIB Leinster Club hurling title win in Nowlan Park yesterday.

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End of an era as father-time catches up with brave Birr

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Birr’s Claffey ready to ‘greet’ neighbours

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Dunloy to shock past masters Birr

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Birr boys say boss Padjoe has balance right

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Fenlon ready to quit, says Wexford boss

Offaly hurlers hit by further losses

Having already lost five players due to defection, Offaly manager John McIntyre's options for Saturday's All-Ireland qualifier with Clare have been further depleted.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2005

No place for Whelahan as Offaly bid to upset Cats

OFFALY legend Brian Whelahan will not start Sunday’s Leinster SHC semi-final against Kilkenny at Croke Park.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2005

Blow for Offaly as Claffey misses Cats clash

OFFALY’S championship hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news that half-back Niall Claffey is out for six weeks - and will miss the showdown with Kilkenny.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

Offaly progress to semi

Offaly 0-16 Down 0-10

Sun, 23 Jan, 2005

Offaly breeze past Laois

Offaly 2-23 Laois 1-15

Sat, 29 May, 2004

Stamp shock for Wexford

WEXFORD hurling has been rocked by the withdrawal of defender Darren Stamp. The 24-year-old Stamp, a regular in the side for the past three years, yesterday informed the management that he will no longer be available.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2004

Terrific Tipp in overdrive

Tipperary 2-16, Offaly 2-11

Mon, 28 Jul, 2003

Goal sets up Offaly victory

Offaly 1-18 Limerick 0-14

Fri, 18 Jul, 2003

Offaly leave Simon Whelahan on bench

Offaly boss Mike McNamara has taken the bold move of continuing to leave corner-forward Simon Whelahan on the bench for tomorrow night's qualifier clash with Limerick.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2003

Carey answers Keane call with return to fold

CIARAN CAREY has returned to the Limerick senior hurling panel for tomorrow night’s All Ireland qualifier against Offaly at Semple Stadium in Thurles (7pm).

Wed, 16 Jul, 2003

Birr quartet finally return for Offaly

Offaly boss Mick McNamara has been buoyed by the return of four of his All-Ireland winning Birr contingent for Sunday's NHL clash with Laois.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003

A rub of the green and the day is Dunloy’s

IF Dunloy are to win their first All-Ireland club hurling title today, they must do something they have failed to do three times, beat Birr.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2003

Brilliant Birr take Athenry to cleaners

Birr 0-15 Athenry 0-6

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003

Birr 3-12 Kilcormac/Killoughey 2-7

By Jim O’Sullivan AGAINST different opposition, Kilcormac/Killoughey might at least have been competitive over a longer period in yesterday’s Offaly county hurling final in St Brendan’s Park.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2002

GAA: Offaly defeat Wexford by point

Goals from Brendan Murphy and Rory Hanniffy dashed Wexford’s league hopes as Offaly sprang a shock victory.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2002

Hurling: Strong Tipp hold Offaly at bay

Holders Tipperary were not flattered by a 10-pioint win over Offaly in the National Hurling League at Birr today.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2002