Person: Sean Collins

Colm Collins seeks boost from returning duo for Killarney test

Clare manager Colm Collins is hopeful his squad will be bolstered by the returning Kevin Harnett and Sean Collins for Sunday’s trip to Killarney.

Thu, 31 May, 2018

Cyclist’s sister: Drink driver’s sentence too soft

The sister of a young cyclist killed by a driver who was over the legal limit has criticised the leniency of his sentence.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2018

Dad tells of being forced to leave dead son on roadside

The father of a teenage cyclist who was struck by a drink driver has described having to leave his son’s body at the side of the road to get home to break the news to his daughters before they found out on social media.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Victim’s family hit out at drink driving culture

The heartbroken family of an 18-year-old cyclist who was fatally injured by the careless driving of a motorist have been left to wonder how any driver could go on the road after drinking.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Shorthanded Clare denied dream start after late strike

Derry 0-11 Clare 1-8: Clare manager Colm Collins accepted responsibility for his side finishing with 14 men after James Kielt’s 75th-minute equaliser for Derry denied the Banner County a memorable start to life in Division 2.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Brother becomes youngest ever Young Carer of the Year

Helen O’Callaghan finds out about a very caring 13-year-old young man who cares diligently for his older sister.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016

Mother buried on the day daughter named Carer of the Year

On the day she was made 2016 Carer of the Year because of her unflinching dedication to her seriously ill daughter and ailing mum, Dorothy Meaney’s mother was buried.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Low-key Clare limp past Limerick

Clare 0-16 Limerick 0-13: “Forgettable” is the adjective that does this Munster SFC quarter-final most justice. The sort of game that, were it recorded on a VHS, you would be happy to record over instantly.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Colm Collins pleased as Clare remain in promotion hunt

Clare 1-18 Westmeath 0-10: Clare kept their promotional hopes alive with a comfortable home win over Westmeath at Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Clare give finishing lesson to Limerick

Limerick 0-11 Clare 1-14: When the sides met in last year’s National Football League, Limerick pulled themselves out of a four-game losing streak to kickstart an unlikely Division Three survival with a double-scores victory. Sadly for them, history did not repeat itself yesterday as they were brushed aside far more comprehensively by Clare than the final margin of six points suggests.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Cork’s mettle well tested in McGrath Cup win

Cork 1-15 Clare 1-9: A third McGrath Cup title for Cork in five years was the outcome at Mallow last night, though not without some stiff questions from Clare.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Eamonn Fitzmaurice confirms Paul Galvin is Kerry’s only departure

McGrath Cup - Clare 0-12 Kerry 0-9: Paul Galvin will not be returning to the Kerry football set-up for the season ahead, manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed yesterday evening.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Man charged with helping prisoner escape from hospital

A man charged in connection with the escape of prisoner Derek Brockwell from Tallaght Hospital last February was granted bail with conditions by Tallaght Court.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Our proud sporting heroes

How wonderful last weekend was for Irish sport in rugby, soccer, boxing, etc. Spare a thought too for the new Cork senior hurling champions, Glen Rovers, and especially that great little club Newcestown who are now senior football and hurling participants.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Valley Rovers V Newcestown: Which side of west will be best?

Neighbours and school friends around Bandon they may be, but the prize on offer in tomorrow’s Cork Premier IHC final means everything is set aside for an hour at Páirc Ui Rinn tomorrow.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Clondegad pile misery on Cratloe

Cratloe relinquished a second senior crown inside seven days, when their footballers were surprisingly beaten by Clondegad on a final scoreline of 1-12 to 0-11 in the quarter-final of the Clare SFC at Cusack Park yesterday.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Bridge oust Cratloe as Kilmaley edge Ballyea

Clare SHC quarter-finals. Champions Cratloe are out of the Clare SHC, defeated yesterday at Cusack Park by Sixmilebridge, 1-20 to 1-19.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

Questions for Cork. Answers in Killarney.

Cork 1-20 Clare 1-8: Perhaps we were all expecting a bit too much. 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Drimoleague in party mood for 25th year of Féile Beag

Drimoleague ICA Guild always plays a prominent part in the annual Féile Beag, which has run for 21 years, and this year was no different.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2015

Clare survive gut-check as Cork date looms

Clare 0-15 Limerick 0-13: THERE were but fleeting mentions of Cork.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Mulcaire looks set for another double

Athletics: All the favourites obliged at the GloHealth Munster Schools Cross-Country Championships at Cork IT yesterday.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Clare enjoy solid victory over Wexford

Clare 1-16 Wexford 0-5: Allianz Football League Division 3: Promoted Clare got their Division 3 campaign off to a winning start at Miltown Malbay yesterday, easily dismissing the challenge of Wexford by 14 points.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Young guns set to fire in 2015

Last January’s list of players to shine in the year ahead featured Kerry’s Paul Murphy, who would be man of the match in the All-Ireland SFC final. So, no pressure then on these bright young things...

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Cratloe’s jewels keeping final focus

Conor Ryan has revealed how Cratloe’s dual players made a private pact vowing not to allow their football heartache affect their AIB Munster club hurling bid.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

The Nire’s dream lives on

AIB MUNSTER CLUB SFC SEMI-FINALS:

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Cratloe make Thurles pay

Cratloe (Clare) 1-18 Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-14

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

Cratloe make extra man count

Ballygunner 1-10 Cratloe 3-07

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Cratloe’s golden generation

It was the summer of 2005, when Cratloe’s footballers first announced themselves on the local scene.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Cratloe focused on Clare double dream

On the night of Cratloe’s maiden county football final win last November, the Collins family marked the victory with a pot of tea at the kitchen table.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2014

Cratloe march on to keep Clare double dream alive

Cratloe are poised to challenge for a senior hurling and football double in the Banner county.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Strong backing for McStay to be next Mayo manager

Kevin McStay has received strong backing from several Mayo clubs in his bid to become the county’s senior football manager.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2014

Fitzgerald reshuffles Banner backroom line-up for 2015

Clare senior hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has announced changes to his backroom team for next year as well as seeking to clarify the dual-player issue in the county.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Collins brothers commit to football only next season

Clare’s hurling hopes were dealt a serious blow today as brothers Podge and Sean Collins decided they will play only football at inter-county level next season.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014