Person: Tommy Maher

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Cork still searching for the light in the darkest of hours

Last Tuesday night, Cork hurling seemed to have turned a corner. Evan Sheehan’s injury-time goal against Tipperary looked to have won the Munster U20 championship, only for Jake Morris to rescue the Premier County with a terrific goal at the other end moments later.

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Champions Thurles Sars send strong signals again

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Thurles Sarsfields draw strength in numbers

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When Tipp edged Keher-inspired Kilkenny in 10-goal final thriller

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Penrose Wharf has location down to a tee

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Cork car crash organiser jailed for defrauding insurance firms

Cork man in car insurance scam to be sentenced

A former insurance consultant put his knowledge of the industry into organising six fake car accidents, and one time was seen directing a rogue driver to reverse and drive into the car ahead a second time to cause more damage.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Jobs saved in Cork as Maher's Sports taken over by Elverys

Leading Irish sports retailer Elverys has acquired the landmark Maher’s Sports business in the heart of Cork city.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Man admits fraudulent insurance claims

False insurance claims amounting to over €200,000 in relation to elaborately staged car accidents were admitted yesterday by a Co Cork man.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Recalling the Black and Amber’s spirit of ’75

In the closing days of August 1975, Paddy Downey, the revered Gaelic games correspondent of The Irish Times, made a little pilgrimage to Kilkenny and had a ball.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

20 charged with faking car crashes in insurance scam

Twenty people are facing charges of fraud following a garda investigation into car accidents that were allegedly staged to claim insurance payouts.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

Brian Cody: Shefflin the best I’ve ever seen

With the matter of a relegation play-off negotiated successfully, Brian Cody last night hailed Henry Shefflin as the best hurler he has ever seen.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

We need to talk about Fr Maher

Sorry, sorry, sorry. Sorry. Really.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Ned Quinn’s tribute to ‘legend’ Fr Tommy Maher

Fr Tommy Maher, who died on Tuesday evening, has been described as a "legendary figure in Kilkenny and in hurling generally" by Kilkenny County Board chairman Ned Quinn.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

16 charged over allegedly staging traffic accidents

Gardaí have charged 16 people with various counts of deception and making false reports in relation to orchestrated traffic accidents.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Parking costs major issue, warn Cork city traders

Parking costs in Cork city centre are still one of the single biggest challenges facing the struggling retail sector, a leading businessman has warned.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Bishop pays tribute as Roman House closes

The Bishop of Cork and Ross paid tribute last night to the family behind a religious store which has closed after being part of the city’s fabric for 60 years.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

It’s time to write a new chapter in Irish sportswriting

After all the months hearing about them, reading about them and buying them, finally, over the last few days, we’re guessing you got round to actually reading some sports books.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014

Versatile Devaney a legend in blue and gold

Sixty years ago, Tipperary had a youngster on the bench for one of the great Munster hurling finals.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014

Cratloe make Thurles pay

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

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

Time to throw tactics out the window

All-Ireland final week, and excited as I am at the prospect of another meeting of Kilkenny and Tipperary, I’m also very disappointed with the way hurling is going.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Team-mates line out for Lar and Elaine’s big day

Hurling superstar Lar Corbett and his new wife jet off to Rome today on honeymoon.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2012

Coach’s couch with Diarmuid Healy

‘The buck always stops with the manager’

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

An education on what makes Kilkenny tick

You would hardly mistake this corner of the newspaper for the social and personal page, but we couldn’t let this morning pass without sharing a classic ‘seen about town’ moment.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Cats are back for a dogfight

What have Kilkenny and Brian Cody been doing behind closed doors in Nowlan Park since the Leinster final loss to Galway?

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Cats show first signs of wear and tear

I’ve heard comparisons are being made between Kilkenny and the All Blacks.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Greatness becomes him

HE prelude took place on the first Sunday of October 52 years ago.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Bringing in an outside manager: Good or bad idea?

Diarmuid O’Flynn and Fintan O’Toole argue both sides of the debate

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Microsoft lift for students

CHILDREN at a Kilkenny school are learning with some of the world’s leading technology after being chosen to join an elite support programme by software company Microsoft.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2009

Kilkenny crop among the greats, declares top Cat Henderson

NINE All-Ireland final appearances with Kilkenny from 1964 to 1975, five times a winner; two National League medals, six Railway Cups, two All-Star awards, hurler-of-the-year in 1974; add in three further All-Ireland senior titles as Kilkenny manager, a lifetime of involvement in hurling at every level of the game for club and county that continues to this day, and inarguably, you have in Pat Henderson a genuine hurling authority.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Sarsfields hoping to end Toome hoodoo

FOUR final defeats in a row aren’t exactly exciting credentials, but Thurles Sarsfields carry that burden into tomorrow’s Tipperary SHC final against Toomevara in Semple Stadium.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003

McCormack stands tall and Sars march on

Thurles Sarsfields 3-17 Éire Óg, Nenagh 2-18

Mon, 29 Sep, 2003