Person: Sean Silke

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Connolly speech one of finest ever heard at Croker

The Allianz League finals are the games TG4 should have been broadcasting into sitting rooms across the country on Sunday afternoon.

Puckout strategy the key for underdogs Limerick

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Sean Silke: 4am wake-up, gearbag missing, and happy Limerick fans at the door

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Galway Hurling plunged into mourning as former Hurler of the Year Tony Keady dies

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Strange kind of hurling rivalry between Offaly and Galway passes test of time

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Fr Pat Barry: The day Frank Murphy ordained I should play Munster final

Seán Silke: I think every year is going to be Galway’s year

"It will happen again for Galway — it’s just a matter of time."

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Bishop regrets using corporal punishment on pupils

A bishop has spoken of his regret at the use of corporal punishment during his time at a teacher.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

New pretenders to hurling throne are circling the wagons

In hurling there’s a cycle every 20 years or so in the middle section of the decade. “New teams” surface and hold sway until they fade and the big guns boom again.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Final tributes to Joe McGrath

Former GAA president Dr Mick Loftus was amongst the attendance yesterday at the funeral Mass of Down-born Joe McGrath who achieved notable successes as a hurling, football and camogie coach over the past 40 years while living in Cork.

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

1975: The summer the West was stirred from its slumber

It was the day of the first 70-minute All Ireland final.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

GAA launch National Hurling Development Plan

The GAA National Hurling Development Plan was officially launched today by GAA President Christy Cooney at Croke Park.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Cork quartet make team of the century

Four Corkmen have been selected on the Fitzgibbon Cup team of the century.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012

Galway review group pushing for open draw for All-Ireland

A REVIEW group in Galway under the chairmanship of former GAA President Joe McDonagh is urging the Tribesmen to lead the drive for an open draw system to be introduced for the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Galway hurling board’s top trio to decide future of manager McIntyre

JOHN McINTYRE’S fate as Galway manager will be decided by the three primary officers of the county’s hurling board and not by the high-profile group which has been put together to carry out a detailed investigation into why they are not successful.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Mooney’s parting shot a winner for St Colman’s

THERE must have been mixed emotions for the Down football fraternity in Croke Park on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2011

Scotland break duck as Ireland beaten in Shinty

Ireland 2-05 Scotland 2-13

Sun, 05 Nov, 2006

Silke and Murphy pull out of race for Galway job

The Galway hurling manager saga has taken another twist today following Ger Loughnane's withdrawal from the race yesterday.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2006

Galway County Board to select new manager tonight

The Galway County Board is due to meet tonight to select a new manager for the county's senior hurlers.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2006

Hayes stays faithful to Galway

Conor Hayes has stayed faithful to the Galway senior hurlers by agreeing to remain on as their manager for the 2006 season.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2005

Losing a final is a sickening experience

Galway coach Conor Hayes doesn't believe that All-Ireland finals are for enjoyment. He tells Jim O'Sullivan.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2005

Hayes wants reality check

GALWAY manager Conor Hayes moved to quell the expectation of players and supporters after Sunday’s stunning victory over Kilkenny.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2005

It’s all about finding the right formula, insists Silke

NOT quite on a wing and a prayer, but Galway can only hope that the benefit of their round-robin games, combined with a more structured approach to club activity, will have aided their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness All-Ireland Hurling quarter-final against Tipperary.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2005