Person: Pat Donnelly

2020 vision: Senior success the next step for Limerick

Limerick U21 hurling boss Pat Donnelly believes the county should be in a position to challenge for a senior All- Ireland by 2020.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2017

Anthony Daly resigns Limerick post

Anthony Daly has confirmed that he is stepping down from his Director of coaching role at the Limerick underage hurling academy.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2017

First summer sweat as Limerick dig out victory

For the first time this summer, Limerick’s U21 hurlers were made to sweat.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Trying to match Limerick’s great expectations

Not long after the final whistle had sounded on the 2015 All-Ireland U21 final, victorious Limerick manager John Kiely - the schoolteacher coming out in him - prescribed a fairly strong dose of reality.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

U21s rise to task to brighten Limerick summer

Limerick 0-16 Cork 1-11: A bright note on an otherwise dank summer for Limerick.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

More balanced Limerick get big guns firing

Even if Cork had Luke Meade and Darragh Fitzgibbon I still would have felt that Limerick were more balanced. And they were, writes Anthony Daly.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Pat Donnelly: This result is seven years in making

There were tears in Pat Donnelly’s eyes at the end of Limerick’s 2011 extra-time win over Cork in the Munster U21 hurling final. Selector on that occasion, Donnelly wore the bainisteoir’s bib yesterday evening. And while no tears were shed, the win was equally special.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Cork need to show same level of spirit

Say what you want about the quality of fare served up this summer, but where post-match interviews are concerned, GAA followers have been spoilt.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2017

Ruthless Treaty charge to final

Limerick 1-28 Clare 1-15 

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Terrific Treaty give Tipp a trimming

With Kilkenny not exactly lighting up Cusack Park on Wednesday evening, it was left to Limerick to fire the first warning signal in the race for All-Ireland U21 glory.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Limerick put faith in senior starlets

This Limerick U21 team carries shades of last year’s Waterford class.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Redemption as powerful Premier get hands on cup

Tipperary 1-21, Limerick 0-17: Of course it was unfair to expect Tipperary to click for a third consecutive game.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Limerick manager Pat Donnelly: We must atone for no-show in Munster minor decider

Had Pat Donnelly not been on the bench the last time a Limerick minor hurler lifted the Irish Press Cup, he probably wouldn’t be standing on the sideline tomorrow.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

All-Ireland final is the day of days for hurling people, so expect an epic

Pound for pound, Tipperary just look that bit stronger and better, says the double All-Ireland winning Clare captain. Which is some statement to make with Kilkenny in the other corner...

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Limerick minors get another shot at glory

Limerick 1-18 Dublin 0-15: A powerful opening quarter - during which the Treaty County surged 1-6 to 0-1 clear of Dublin – sowed the seeds for Limerick’s comfortable progression into the All-Ireland minor decider.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Powerful Tipperary minors cruise past Limerick

An Electric Ireland Munster minor campaign which began slowly ended in emphatic fashion for Tipperary as they had 17 points to spare over Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Pat Donnelly says Limerick academy is reaping rewards

Limerick minor hurling manager Pat Donnelly says the county’s appearance in a fourth consecutive Munster minor final is proof positive that the underage academy established back in 2011 is working.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Paul O’Brien delights for Limerick minors

Waterford 0-17 Limerick 0-19: The Limerick backroom team jumped for joy at full-time as the Treaty resisted a late avalanche of Waterford pressure to squeeze through to the Munster minor hurling final for the fourth year in a row at a sunny Walsh Park.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

Josh Ryan goal helps Limerick pull clear

Limerick 2-11 Clare 1-8: Two goals in the final eight minutes of action handed victory to Limerick in this extremely poor Munster MHC first round clash.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Charlie McCarthy, Seán O’Gorman and Pat Mulcahy part of committee to find Cork boss

Former Cork hurlers Charlie McCarthy, Seán O’Gorman and Pat Mulcahy will form part of the committee charged with finding the county’s new senior hurling manager.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Anthony Daly in frame for Limerick minor job

Anthony Daly is in the shake-up to be appointed the next Limerick minor hurling manager after the surprising decision by Leo O’Connor to step down after one year in charge.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Ryan and Carey fail to regain Limerick roles

Limerick GAA chiefs have decided against re-appointing Brian Ryan as minor hurling boss — a week after he brought the county to the All-Ireland final.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2014

Icon buys US firm for €104m

Irish-based pharmaceutical company Icon has reached an agreement to buy US clinical trial specialist, Aptiv Solutions for $143.5m (€104m).

Tue, 01 Apr, 2014

Drom-Broadford in seventh heaven

Dromcollogher-Broadford 2-09 Monaleen 2-07

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Drom outgun Caseys in battle of the West

Dromcollogher-Broadford 1-10 Fr. Caseys 0-9

Mon, 24 Sep, 2012

29 health officials get €14.5m in payouts, pensions

SEVERAL of the HSE’s most senior managers received over €7 million in lump sum retirement packages as the economic crisis began to unfold — and have been given another €7.5m in pensions since leaving.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2011

O’Connor anger at losing Limerick job

FORMER playing star Leo O’Connor has admitted huge disappointment after losing his job as Limerick U21 hurling manager.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2011

Kilmurry-Ibrickane advance over Drom-Broadford

Kilmurry-Ibrickane (Clare) 0-11 Drom-Broadford (Limerick) 0-5

Sun, 08 Nov, 2009

Drom-Broadford make history with win

Drom-Broadford (Limerick) 0-6 Kilmurry/Ibrickane 0-5 (Clare)

Sun, 07 Dec, 2008

Plucky Rebels hang on despite late Limerick rally

CORK had to sweat before killing off Limerick in yesterday’s closely fought Munster JFC first round tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Mon, 21 May, 2007

Newest TV channel signs content contract

Ireland’s newest TV station today signed a 10-year year content contract with the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2006

New television station will go head-to-head with TV3 and RTÉ

A CONSORTIUM of investors has pumped e14 million into a television station due to launch this year.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2006

New TV channel secures €14m in funding

Ireland’s newest national television station has secured €14m in funding from investors, it was claimed today.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

All-rounder O’Donnell stars for Kieran’s

St Kieran’s 2-10 St Senan’s 1-12

Mon, 12 Sep, 2005

Drumm believed to be back in HSE head talks

A SENIOR consultant, who turned down the post of chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE), is believed to be back in talks about taking up the position.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Munster/Connacht Round up: Kilmurry progress in Munster

Clare champions Kilmurry-Ibrickane surprised Limerick's Drom-Broadford as an injury-time point from Johnny Daly saw them 0-13 to 0-12 winners in their AIB Club Munster SF first-round meeting at the Gaelic Grounds.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2004

Buckley keeps Drom-Broadford on course to retain senior title

Drom-Broadford 2-10 Monaleen 1-6

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Thousands seek counselling for child abuse

ALMOST 2,000 adults sought help from the first national counselling service for victims of child abuse.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2002