Person: Oisin O’Brien

Cork pack lethal counterpunch

Yesterday was tough, in more ways than one. I wasn’t in Thurles because I watched the game from the RTÉ studios in Montrose. It felt weird but, in another way, it was easier. 

Mon, 10 Jul, 2017

Cahalane rampage captures Rebels rise

Sweet and satisfying. Munster titles aren’t 10-a-penny in Cork, but they are plentiful and yet the delight gleaned from this latest addition to their haul will be difficult to beat, given the circumstances. July 9, 2016: Dumped out of the championship by Wexford. July 9, 2017: Kings of Munster.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2017

Blessed are Cork and Clare's linebreakers in Munster final

Tomorrow’s encounter with the Banner will be a horse of a different colour to the previous two outings and will be the Rebels’ toughest game to date, writes Donal O’Grady.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Clare's Donal Moloney happy to avoid facing Cork in new Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Clare joint-manager Donal Moloney is pleased that Sunday week’s Munster SHC final against Cork is taking place in Semple Stadium and not Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Players celebrate a monkey off Clare's backs

Heard the one about the team that couldn’t afford to look beyond their first championship game? You did? You think you might have but only Clare have been so short-sighted.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2017

Gallagher heroics put Rochestown into FAI Schools Cup Final

St Francis College Rochestown will contest the FAI Schools Tom Ticher National Cup Final after a penalty shootout victory over Marist College Athlone.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Seán Cavanagh returns to action as Tyrone make changes

Seán Cavanagh will make his first Allianz FL Division 1 start of the year as one of four changes to the Tyrone side for Sunday’s rearranged clash with Cavan in Healy Park in Omagh (2pm).

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017

Talk of crisis never lasts long on Brian Cody’s watch

A savage amount of rain has fallen in the last week and I just wonder did the underfoot conditions contribute to so many injuries in Semple Stadium and Nowlan Park yesterday?

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Reigning champions Mary I win all-Limerick semi-final

Mary Immaculate, Limerick 0-19 Limerick IT 0-14: Twelve points from Aaron Gillane proved crucial as Mary Immaculate qualified for tomorrow’s Fitzgibbon Cup final, where they will face IT Carlow.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Podge Collins: Don’t read too much into early season form

Podge Collins has warned hurling supporters about placing too much store in results at this time of year.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Nash stands defiant as Cork campaign off to flying start

Allianz HL Division 1A

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

‘Tots’ O’Connell earns Clonlara a replay

Ballyea 1-11 Clonlara 1-11: Like the football decider a week ago, the Clare SHC final ended in a draw at Cusack Park yesterday.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Clare setback is a blow to Rebel revisionists

Hurling wise, judgement often amounts to adjustment.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Clare and Waterford playing game of risk and reward over injuries

Before the 1995 National League final against Kilkenny, my back was in bits. I wanted to play. I convinced management I was fit to play. I thought we would win. I wanted to lift the cup. 

Sun, 05 Jun, 2016

Clare mojo has returned, declares former star Jamesie O’Connor

Clare hurling legend Jamesie O’Connor says the Bannermen have “rediscovered their mojo” and will still be involved in the championship come August even if victory is not secured against Waterford on Sunday.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Clare defender Oisín O’Brien has emergency surgery in Austria

Clare boss Davy Fitzgerald has revealed that exciting young defender Oisín O’Brien underwent emergency surgery on a punctured lung in an Austrian hospital earlier this month.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Free was made for Tony Kelly, says delighted Davy Fitzgerald

Davy Fitzgerald revealed it was his call to appoint Tony Kelly to take the 80 metres-plus free to equalise over Colin Ryan and Conor McGrath.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Here's our lowdown on the best and worst of League 2016

Clare win over the Cats was the standout display...

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Don’t fret, Brian Cody will still have slept well last night

I was in Páirc Ui Rinn in March the night Kilkenny came from six points down with five minutes remaining to nail Cork on the line by one point. Kilkenny had some momentum and far more time to reel Clare in from six points down but, while you never say never with that crowd, you never felt a Kilkenny comeback was on in this League semi final.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Mind games beginning as Clare prepare for Shannonside derby

I was at Limerick minor training on Tuesday night when the banter began. Our strength and conditioning coach, Mikey Kiely, was involved with Limerick IT’s Fitzgibbon team and he had the story that Clare could only name 23 names for the programme early in the week. Between injury and illness, Clare reportedly couldn’t even muster a 24th body. I laughed to myself. ‘That smacks of Davy beginning the mind games early’, I said to Mikey.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Davy Fitzgerald overjoyed as Limerick IT cruise to semi-final

Limerick IT 0-16 Waterford IT 0-8: Limerick IT manager Davy Fitzgerald was thrilled as his side easily accounted for 14-man WIT to reach the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final after a powerful performance at Moylish in Limerick.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Tralee CBS and Coláiste Na Sceilge crash out but free-scoring St Flannan’s reach quarter-finals

Corn Uí Mhuirí round-up: Despite beating CBS HS Clonmel in Group A, Tralee CBS exited the Corn Uí Mhuirí yesterday.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Galway ease into decider

Galway 1-13 GMIT 0-5

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Seasiders set up Moycullen showdown

The favourite to take over from Alan Mulholland as Galway manager, Kevin Walsh, saw his Micheal Breathnach side crash out of the Galway SFC yesterday as Salthill/Knocknacarra prevailed on a of 3-10 to 0-13 scoreline in atrocious conditions at Moycullen.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014