Person: Paddy Leahy

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Munster Final 1951: 'If that's Christy Ring's hurley, Ring isn’t coming in for it'

This extract from the John Doyle biography — Doyle, The Greatest Hurling Story Ever Told by John Harrington — covers the 1951 Munster final between Tipperary and Cork, regarded as one of the greatest ever games.

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The PM O’Sullivan Interview: ‘The only regret I have in hurling is going back in ‘86’

Tony Wall was in charge of the last Tipperary championship team that took on Clare in Ennis.

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Right to die: ‘An ethical issue that this country will have to address’

Though the last prosecution in Ireland for a suicide attempt was in 1967, the jury is still out on the topic of assisted dying.

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Liam Devaney obituary: ‘He hurled, not for medals but for the love of the game’

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Meet John Coffey: Hurling’s oldest living All-Ireland medal holder

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Fall from grace of the human face of Church hierarchy

‘Ringy received a punch which he returned with some interest’ - The greatest hurling story ever told

Championship matches between Cork and Tipperary have always been explosive affairs, but none more so than the 1950 Munster final.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

An education on what makes Kilkenny tick

You would hardly mistake this corner of the newspaper for the social and personal page, but we couldn’t let this morning pass without sharing a classic ‘seen about town’ moment.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Cats show first signs of wear and tear

I’ve heard comparisons are being made between Kilkenny and the All Blacks.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Bringing in an outside manager: Good or bad idea?

Diarmuid O’Flynn and Fintan O’Toole argue both sides of the debate

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

The legend at the heart of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

He speaks softly but carried a big stick. Michael Maher was one of the greatest full-backs to ever play hurling. The Tipperary legend spoke to Michael Moynihan.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

Legend recalls rare old times

INSTITUTIONS don’t usually write books, but how else would you describe Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin?

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Taisce request delays water scheme

AN TAISCE has put the brakes on a high priority €12m water supply scheme in West Cork.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2003

High-octane performance needed by Tipp

Tipperary senior Camogie coach Michael Cleary has told his charges to believe in themselves as they bid for a historic three All-Ireland titles in a row on Sunday against Kilkenny in Croke Parke.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2001

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