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Person: Pat Joe Connolly

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How Ballyea discovered a jewel from Kerry

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How Ballyea discovered a jewel from Kerry

When 23-year-old Ballyduff man Pat Joe Connolly is asked to reflect on where his hurling career is about to take him, he momentarily pauses to search for the appropriate words.

Gary Brennan celebrates 6/11/2016

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2016 so special for dual star Gary Brennan
Ballyea’s blend of steel and skill proves decisive

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Ballyea’s blend of steel and skill proves decisive
Ballyea show courage in abundance to land first title

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Ballyea show courage in abundance to land first title
UL and Kerry advance in Waterford Crystal Cup

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UL and Kerry advance in Waterford Crystal Cup

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Glory dayas Effin brave hearts beat odds
‘We took what they threw at us, and came back with better’

EVERYTHING you want in a team – any team – Effin have it, and not for the first time in the last two all-conquering seasons, they showed it again yesterday.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011

Wallace hails charges as Ballyduff forced to battle

FAVOURITES Ballyduff were forced to produce a storming fightback to claim their 23rd crown in a thrilling Kerry SHC final at Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Returning hero Canty remembers home town influences on career

AFTER the riotous celebrations on the national stage in Croke Park on Sunday, last night saw the Cork squad return to the heartland of football in the county.

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