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Match reaction
'Often goals are made by the defender rather than yourself’ - Tony Kelly on that goal
A day of days
'Just an outpouring of emotion that’s 10 years in the making' - The gift of a game
Clare and Cork played out an epic. It’s only a pity it didn’t go to a replay.
Analysis Comment
All-Ireland final talking points: Clare put seasons of near-misses to bed, defeat will cut deep for Cork
the banner
Clare crowned All-Ireland hurling champions after epic final against Cork
The Banner’s 11-year wait for the Liam MacCarthy Cup is over.
the curse
Debunking the myth of the Curse of Biddy Early on the Clare hurlers
Biddy Early lived a remarkable life as a faith healer and wise woman, a feminist and surrounded by people of every class. Unfortunately she is best known through nonsense.
Clare leader
'Most guys, they're either finished or playing junior B at that age. John is phenomenal'
FreeParis 2024
Dear Old Skibbereen: Attending a training session at the club that made Olympic champions
The 42′s Sinéad Farrell called out to the Skibbereen Rowing club as four of its members prepare for the Paris Olympics.
royal troon
Shane Lowry loses ground in miserable conditions at The Open
Offaly man shot 77 and sits in ninth place, with American Billy Horschel in the lead.
Squeaky Bum Time
The great sliding doors moment in Clare-Cork history - that Domhnall O'Donovan point
Clare looked to have been caught at the death by a late Patrick Horgan point, but one final play was all is needed to squeeze a replay out of an epic.
FreeOlympian
The Champion Kiely: The Irishman who became the best athlete on the planet
The Tipp native’s Olympic gold medal in 1904 is the source of some dispute, but his greatness should be universally recognised.
