In the second of a Championship series, hurlers chat about their hands the injuries sustained in the service of club and county. This week, All-Ireland winning Clare captain Anthony Daly talks to Michael Moynihan.

Who dares to speak of ’98? Tony Browne, actually, but 21 years after his infamous scrape with Colin Lynch, the Waterford legend’s regard for his opposing number on the Clare side is immense.

While Clare were sharp, Derek McGrath’s team were blunt. And surprisingly and disappointedly, undisciplined.

My speech went ok but the spontaneity of it probably framed it to be more natural and rare than I ever expected it could be, writes Anthony Daly.

On my first year on the Clare panel in 1989, we had five-weeks with the clubs after the league finished, writes Anthony Daly.

After Clare were well beaten by Cork in the 1998 league semi-final in Thurles, myself, Fergie Tuohy, and ‘Sparrow’ O’Loughlin went back to Powers in Clarecastle.

I was 23 when first nominated for an All-Star, the Sparrow, Ger O’Loughlin, and myself heading to the Burlington together for one of the biggest nights in the GAA calendar.

By way of an arresting intro I was hoping this morning to bring you exclusive news of Rich Ricci’s opinion of Davy Fitz and Brian Cody. Really. Just for the sake of it. Just by way of something different.

Out of over 2,000 clubs in the country, they’re the two running onto Croker. It makes for one of the most glorious days of all

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Willie McCreery is optimistic Colour Blue can further showcase her consistent streak when she runs in the Listed Vincent O’Brien Ruby Stakes at Killarney today.

Nicole Richie reportedly spends $20,000 on underwear every year.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have "already discussed marriage".

Nicole Richie says being spanked by Britney Spears was the "greatest moment" of her life.

Tobann rewarded market support with a clear-cut success in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Brownstown Stakes.

Ger Lyons and Colin Keane have developed into a cracking combination and can provide us with a winning nap in the shape of Cape Wolfe in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at Fairyhouse tonight.

Ger Lyons will wait until later in the week before deciding whether to let exciting colt Obliterator make his seasonal return in Sunday’s Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial.

For the first time in its 30-year history, Graffiti Theatre Company is collaborating with the Cork Opera House. The company, which produces drama for young people, is staging Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? at the venue’s Half Moon theatre from February 25-March 8.

Aidan and Joseph O’Brien shared an early double with two-year-old fillies Dance With Another and Sparrow at the Curragh yesterday, a brace which brought the champion jockey’s tally to 121 domestic wins.

Geoffrey Chaucer provided Aidan O’Brien with his thirteenth victory in the Group 2 Juddmonte Beresford Stakes when getting the better of stable-companion Oklahoma City in yesterday’s feature at the Curragh.

At 2pm local time on Monday last, 52 hours after entering the water and after four previous failed attempts over the previous 35 years, 64-year-old Diana Nyad emerged from the ocean in Florida Keys and thus became the first person to swim the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.

Ricky Martin hopes Joel Madden's drug bust will be an "awakening" for him.

Newtownshandrum 2-27 Ballymartle 2-23 (after extra time)

Nicole Richie has dyed her hair grey.

Johnny Depp wants Keith Richards to star in another 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film.

A dog-fight was what Kilmallock manager Tony Considine expected, a dog-fight was what he got.

Angela Betzien’s latest offering is a coming-of-age tale that draws on mythology and aspects of the history of Cork, says Colette Sheridan

Nicole Richie claims she's the "best hairstylist on the planet".

Steve Sparrow of Morning Parade tells Ed Power why the Essex outfit have no fears for the future of rock’n’roll.

Alan Pardew refused to blame Newcastle’s limp FA Cup display at Brighton on their midweek trip to Tenerife.

Katy Harrington says Beyoncé’s daughter’s moniker is just the latest in a long tradition of offbeat choices by famous parents.

Coventry 2 Brighton 0

Just five weeks after his departure from Waterford was confirmed, Davy Fitzgerald has been officially announced as the new Clare senior hurling manager.

DAVY FITZGERALD wasratified by the Clare County Board as the county’s senior hurling manager last night, with the former goalkeeper unveiling Louis Mulqueen and Mike Deegan as his selectors.

Nicole Richie turned 30 yesterday and celebrated with a meal at top Hollywood restaurant Cecconi's.

YOU wouldn’t have caught it on the telly, the director either choosing to go to a replay or onto something else, but when Henry Shefflin scored his first point from play on Sunday and later shouldered a Tipperary back over the sideline for a Kilkenny lineball, he gave a little jump and animatedly fisted the air.

Anthony Daly says his Dublin side will have to come up with something special to stop the 'machine' that is reigning All-Ireland champions Tipperary.

CONSIDERING the past couple of days, never mind yesterday’s achievement, it was understandable Anthony Daly was a little emotional afterwards.

Davy Fitzgerald has unsurprisingly distanced himself from the rumours circulating that he will succeed Ger O'Loughlin as Clare's latest hurling manager.

Nicole Richie is set to get a judging role on 'Fashion Star'.

Ger 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin has resigned as Clare senior hurling manager, following a two-year spell in charge.

IN Clare’s magnificent All-Ireland title wins of 1995 and 1997, one man stood head and shoulders above all others — manager Ger Loughnane. A charismatic figure, it was the power and force of his personality that drove Clare to new heights during those heady years.

THE disappointment of defeat was evident when Ger O’Loughlin fielded questions after yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final and that was exacerbated for the Clare manager by the decisions made by referee James Owens during the game.