Person: Shane O’Connell

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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‘Tipp football isn’t in a good place, let’s be honest’

Selector Shane Stapleton was the first to raise concerns about the overall state of Tipperary football after their seven-point defeat to Limerick.

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Limerick claim first Munster win since 2012 with Tipperary shock

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Ronan McCarthy: ‘We control our own fate in the league and that’s a big thing’

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60-SECOND REPORT: Tipperary v Cork

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Adrian Hassett: Personal injury claims becoming a crisis

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Warriors to face Killorglin in Castleisland blitz final

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final

Cork savour that winning feeling against Tipperary

Cork 1-17 Tipperary 0-9 

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Shane Stapleton: ‘If this is what rugby players go through, I don’t know how they go back into contact’

In February, Tipperary selector Shane Stapleton was concussed following an seemingly innocuous collision with Clare’s Jamie Malone at Cusack Park in Ennis. The incident triggered a frightening chain reaction with seizures, hospitalisation, and being unable to work for almost a month. Now fully recovered, he tells his story to John Fogarty

Tue, 03 Apr, 2018

Off-pitch drama mars draw between Clare and Tipperary

Clare 0-11 Tipperary 0-11: Tipperary selector, Shane Stapleton, was in hospital last night, after a collision with Clare forward, Jamie Malone. The latter received a straight red card.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

Rowing elite target pots at Cork showpiece

A bumper weekend of racing is in store in Cork as the 2017 Irish Rowing Championships take place at the National Rowing Centre from tomorrow through to Sunday. 

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Michael Quinlivan to miss Tipp clash with Cavan

All-star forward Michael Quinlivan will miss out on Tipperary’s All-Ireland SFC round 2B qualifier clash with Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday week.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Magic from Quinlivan sparks spectacular Tipp turnaround

Tipperary rode their luck but came away from Tullamore with the win that puts them top of the pile in Division 3 on scoring difference. A moment of brilliance from Michael Quinlivan in the 53rd minute to give Tipp their second goal helped them erode a six-point deficit to eventually get over the line by four.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2017

Paul and Gary O'Donovan make a splash at 2017 Indoor Rowing Championships

The stand and temporary seating were packed and the star attractions didn’t disappoint as Skibbereen’s O’Donovan brothers lit up the 2017 Indoor Rowing Championships at the University of Limerick on Saturday.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

UCC shine at Skibbereen Head of the River

The annual Skibbereen Head of the River on the Marina in Cork city attracted 288 crews for the time trial.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Liam Kearns doesn’t expect semi-final sledging from Mayo

Tipperary boss Liam Kearns doesn’t expect All-Ireland semi-final opponents Mayo to engage in sledging when the sides clash on Sunday week.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Castleisland celebrate with the trophy 26/1/2016

Maurice Casey delights as Castleisland edge St Columb’s in nailbiting Schools Cup Final

Castleisland Community College closed out a nailbiting All-Ireland Schools U19B Boys Cup Final to beat St Columb’s of Derry 45-41 at the National Basketball Arena.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

John Creedon lifts Paddy Barry Cup in Rosscarbery thriller

John Creedon beat Brian Wilmot in the last shot in the Paddy Barry Cup at Rosscarbery.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Clonmel back on top after Newcastle West slip-up

Junior Rugby: Focus

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Alex Byrne enjoys success on the Cork Marina course

ROWING: Three sculling races took place in the 2014-2015 Cork Sculling Ladder at the Marina course on Sunday.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2015

Newcastle West climb to top spot

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West are the new leaders in Division 1 of the Munster Junior League after their bonus point 30-10 home win over Old Christians.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Ardscoil Rís a class apart in derby duel

Ardscoil Ris 2-13 Scoil na Trionóide Doon 0-04

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Heartfelt thanks for the ultimate Christmas gift

Shane O’Connell received the gift of a new heart for Christmas and is looking forward to a healthier and happier new year.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2014

Shane gets heart op after 20-month wait

A 33-year-old father of three who had been forced to live in a hospital for 20 months as he awaited a heart transplant has received a new heart.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2013

Doon’s blitz sinks Castletroy

St Fintan’s CBS, Doon 3-12 Castletroy College 1-14

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Organic Irish milk ‘higher levels of antioxidants’ than British equivalent

ORGANIC Irish milk is expected to be proven healthier than both organic and conventional processed imported product, according to as-yet unpublished research by Limerick Institute of Technology.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2011

Junior rugby: Cashel extend lead to seven

CASHEL extended their advantage at the top of the First Division of the Munster Junior League as Clonakilty caused another shock in the Munster Junior Cup with a win over Sunday’s Well.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

Punters champing at the bit for bumper race days

AN AFTERNOON off, money in the pocket and a thirst worked up by tramping aimlessly around town for a few hours. Now where would the bored Irish racing fan go?

Thu, 13 Mar, 2008

Nealon's last gasp goal earns Rossas another shot at Aghada

A MAGNIFICENT goal from full- back Paddy Nealon two minutes from time gave O’Donovan Rossa a deserved draw in this highly entertaining permanent tsb Cork SFC clash at Brinny yesterday.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2003