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Hurling with cancer: how Sarsfields ace Eoin O’Sullivan took on every obstacle to get back on the field

A four-time Cork SHC winner with Sarsfields, Eoin O’Sullivan got a stark diagnosis five years ago. Ever since, he has drawn strength from hurling and his club. And inspired everyone in that club with his incredible courage, writes Larry Ryan.

Tom O’Donoghue, third from left, striding out of Croke Park after Cork’s unexpected win over Kilkenny in 1966 All-Ireland final. With Tom were: Peter Doolan, Colm Sheehan, Ger O’Leary, and Michael O’Halloran. Picture: Kevin Cummins

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Sarsfields mourns All-Ireland-winning full-back Tom O’Donoghue

It has been a sad week in the Sarsfields club. Last weekend they buried the great full-back Tom O’Donoghue. One of Jim ‘Tough’ Barry’s famous mushrooms from ’66. And rooted on the edge of the Cork square, they’ll all tell you that O’Donoghue took some picking.

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Sarsfields and Slaughtneil lead the way in Club Team of the Year

AIB All-Ireland Club Camogie champions Sarsfields and beaten finalists Slaughtneil account for 12 of the 15 players named on the team of the year.

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Tim Culpan: Skip Covid-19 denial and stop the dying

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Harris: Authorities have power to ensure people self-isolate if diagnosed with Covid-19

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Courcey Rovers setting the pace

INMO seeking details from HSE about coronavirus preparations

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has written to the HSE seeking specific details about preparations for the coronavirus.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

Fennell looks to add another chapter to Sars’ fairytale

Age is but a number, says 38-year-old Sarsfields full-forward Emer Fennell as she bids to extend what has been a fairytale season.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2019

Corbett jealous of the freedom enjoyed by Tipp's 'dynamite' attack

Michael Moynihan Corbett jealous of the freedom enjoyed by Tipp’s ‘dynamite’ attack

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Cork leagues wrap

Sarsfields moved to within two points of RedFM HL Division 1 leaders Bride Rovers – with two games in hand – after a comprehensive victory at home to Douglas on Saturday night.

Sun, 19 May, 2019

Walsh strikes late winner as Sars edge Mayfield

Dylan Walsh struck a dramatic winner from a free out near the sideline three minutes into stoppage time to secure a one-point victory for Sarsfields in the first round of the Cork IHC at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Devastating first-half sees Sarsfields put away Kanturk in SHC round 1 game

This Cork senior hurling championship round 1 game didn’t survive to half-time as a contest, with a vastly experienced Sarsfields side putting away Kanturk with a devastating first-half scoring burst.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019

Ballygunner skipper Stephen O’Keeffe revels in his ‘proudest moment’

Ballygunner joint-captain and goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe was frank after yesterday’s Munster club win, admitting it was “hard to sum up”.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

Tipperary SHC: Nenagh Éire Óg come up trumps in battle of the towns

Nenagh Éire Óg 2-18 Thurles Sarsfields 2-15

Mon, 08 Oct, 2018

The coin flicks gallant Gunners’ way

It shouldn’t be a surprise that this epic Munster club SHC quarter-final went to extra time — Thurles Sarsfields and Ballygunner were only separated by a point in last year’s competition, after all.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Epic quarter-final sees Ballygunner come out on top

Ballygunner came out on top in this epic Munster club SHC quarter-final at Walsh Park after extra time.

Sun, 29 Oct, 2017

Paudie O’Sullivan's point booked the replay, but postponed the stag

There weren’t too many in Cloyne clapping Paudie O’Sullivan on the back for his equalising point at the end of Imokilly’s county semi-final.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2017

Imokilly dreaming big again as they chase Cork SHC title

‘Dream comes true for Imokilly’ read the headline in The Examiner on Monday morning, October 6, 1997.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2017

Condon hoping battle-hardened Imokilly can deliver

Imokilly manager Fergal Condon says the east Cork divisional side have built up momentum through match practice — tonight’s Cork SHC replay against Sarsfields (Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm) has them approaching two dozen outings together as a team.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

Paudie O’Sullivan’s last-gasp strike rescues replay for Imokilly

Imokilly 1-24 Sarsfields 2-21 (Cork SHC semi-final): Given the way the game went as a whole, Imokilly might have been disappointed to only have garnered a draw at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, but the East Cork divisional side were most glad of Paudie O’Sullivan’s equaliser in the 64th minute.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

Padraic Maher leads powerful Thurles Sarsfields to four in a row

Borris-Ileigh 0-11 Thurles Sarsfields 1-24: It’s no accident that Thurles Sarsfields collected a fourth Tipperary SHC title in a row yesterday in Semple Stadium.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

Here's how the county hurling and football finals finished today

There were three county hurling finals and four county football finals played around the country today.

Sun, 08 Oct, 2017

Imokilly grab late equaliser to ensure they meet Sarsfields again

Imokilly 1-24 Sarsfields 2-21: Paudie O’Sullivan’s 64^th-minute equaliser for Imokilly ensured that the East Cork division and Sarsfields must meet again to determine Blackrock’s opponents in the Cork SHC final.

Sun, 08 Oct, 2017

‘If there were wrongs, we wanted to rectify them’ says Imokilly's Fergal Condon

It was at the very home of Sunday’s opponents when the wheel finally began to turn for Imokilly.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Borris-Ileigh pip battling Loughmore-Castleiney as Tipp last four decided

Borris-Ileigh and Drom-Inch emerged victorious from yesterday’s quarter-finals to join Thurles Sarsfield and Éire Óg Annacarthy-Donohill in the Tipperary senior hurling semi-finals.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2017

Thurles Sars negotiate tricky challenge against Kilruane

Two goals down after four minutes, county champions Thurles Sarsfields recovered well to see off Kilruane MacDonaghs in the Tipperary senior hurling championship second round at Templemore yesterday. 

Mon, 29 May, 2017

Cork round-up: Slick Sarsfields beat 14-man Glen Rovers

Cork senior champions Glen Rovers suffered a first defeat in 11 championship outings, beaten 1-16 to 1-11 by Sarsfields at Pairc Uí Rinn today.

Sun, 28 May, 2017

Douglas shoot down rumours former Cork hurler Cian McCarthy was poached

Douglas hurling manager Willie Coveney would like to set the record straight.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Ballyea v Thurles Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship semi-final

Tony Kelly the kingpin as Ballyea refuse to die against Thurles Sarsfields in Munster hurling final

Ballyea (Clare) 4-18 Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 1-22 (After extra-time)

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Thurles Sarsfields v Ballygunner - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship quarter-final

Pa Bourke nails Ballygunner with Thurles winner at the death

Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-17 Ballygunner (Waterford) 0-16: Yesterday’s Munster Club SHC quarter-final came down to one play in injury time, when Thurles Sarsfields’ free-taker, Pa Bourke, stood over a 65 that would nudge his side one ahead against Waterford champions Ballygunner.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

VIDEO: Sarsfields salvage a draw against Dromtarriffe in Páirc Uí Rinn

Four unanswered points in the closing sequences of Saturday night’s Cork County Junior B (Inter-Divisional) county hurling final at Páirc Uí Rinn salvaged a draw for Sarsfields against Dromtarriffe (1-12 apiece)

Sun, 30 Oct, 2016

Thurles Sarsfields honour fallen heroes

Tipperary SHC final - Thurles Sarsfields 0-27 Kiladangan 1-15: Just shy of a year ago, the Thurles Sarsfields club was plunged into grief when senior selector, Jack Griffin, died tragically.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Kiladangan end long wait to reach Tipp final, will play champions Thurles Sarsfields

Kiladangan will play champions Thurles Sarsfields in the Tipperary SHC final - a repeat of the 1938 decider, Kiladangan’s last in the Tipp showpiece.

Sun, 09 Oct, 2016

Donal Cronin: Sarsfields drubbing made us

At 32, Donal Cronin has been part of the Glen Rovers senior hurling squad for exactly half his life.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2016

Glen Rovers' Graham Callanan: ‘Finals are for winning, our days of being happy to get there are gone’

In a couple of sentences, Glen Rovers captain Graham Callanan illustrates how, on one hand, 2016 is a completely new experience and, on the other, the mission remains exactly the same.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Erin’s Own manager: ‘Pulling it out of the fire against St Finbarr’s was a big turning point’

Ask Martin Bowen what game stands out for him this summer and he gives the answer you’re least expecting.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Bubbles the star turn in Tipperary quarter-finals

Thurles, Kiladangan, Killenaule and Clonoulty-Rossmore advance to semis after two Semple Stadium double-headers.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Martin Bowen: Erin’s Own won’t be making up numbers

After Midleton kicked down the door to end East Cork’s wait for the Cork senior hurling title, Erin’s Own were the next through.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Sarsfields have plenty to work on as Carrigtwohill provide stern test

Sarsfields 0-14 Carrigtwohill 0-11: There was a certain inevitability about the Sars’s victory in this Cork SHC first round tie in sunny Caherlag on Saturday evening.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Pat Ryan looking at the positives ahead of game against ‘benchmark’ Tipperary

Cork selector Pat Ryan describes Tipperary as a “benchmark” team based on the last few seasons. 

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Tipperary SHC: Sizzling Thurles Sarsfields build on flying start to cruise to victory

Champions Thurles Sarsfields were never in any difficulty as they surged to a 2-26 to 1-8 win over Roscrea in the Tipperary SHC at Templemore.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Pa Bourke stars as Thurles Sarsfields off to a flyer

Pa Bourke was star of the show as county champions, Thurles Sarsfields swept aside Borris-Ileigh in the first round of the county SHC at Templemore, winning 2-17 to 1-11.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Clare v Cork - Munster Senior Hurling League Round 1

Clare duo to miss Division 1 semi-final

Clare have been hit by a double body blow ahead of Sunday’s Division 1 semi-final against Kilkenny as Shane O’Donnell and David McInerney have been ruled out.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Still time to rectify things, says Stephen McDonnell

Two defeats back to back in the NHL Division 1A? The heat is on.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Neil McManus impresses as Cushendall shock Sarsfields to progress to club final

Antrim ace Neil McManus was the hero with an impressive 1-7 as Ruairi Og, Cushendall pulled off a shock AIB All-Ireland club hurling semi-final win in Navan.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Midleton’s football tradition alive and well as U15s do their club proud

Midleton GAA Club is more associated with hurling, but there is a tradition of football in the town, going all the way back to when the club won Cork’s first football All-Ireland as part of the 1890 double.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

St Brendan’s College renew rivalry with Coláiste Na Sceilge

The remaining six Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final spots will be decided this afternoon, with the final round of group games across the province.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Cooney clan rise to task for Sarsfields one more time

Sarsfields 2-10 Craughwell 0-14: And so the cycle of history goes on. It wouldn’t be a Sarsfields success in Galway without the Cooneys at the forefront.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

David Dempsey propels Na Piarsaigh home

Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 2-15 Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-17: A fine goal by David Dempsey late on finally made this Munster club SHC semi-final safe for Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh, but it was a game overshadowed by the recent passing of Jack Griffin of Thurles Sarsfields.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

More than matter of civic pride for Thurles and Nenagh

North Tipperary’s two principal urban centres finally convene for the first time in a county senior hurling final tomorrow at Semple Stadium...

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

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