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July
July 2024
Mark Rodgers'I've missed enough of them this year to know they don't always go in’ - A special moment
Orchard energy'As players you have to live off that buzz, that emotion' - Armagh's Rory Grugan on the final
Happy Days
In pics: Clare hurlers and fans celebrate All-Ireland win at homecoming
Supporters gave a heroes’ welcome to Brian Lohan’s side.
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.
CommentAll-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'
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.
Olympian
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.
Test of time'When you’re not in a game from the start, it’s just being patient and let it come to you'
Profile
'His low catch used to get all the "Aboy Lohan!” cheers in Clare'
Banner county manager has done things the hard way, through a stoic indifference to pain.
Race For BrendanNew champions await - 5 talking points ahead of All-Ireland ladies football semi-finals
All-Ireland Hurling finalPlayer guide: The Clare team aiming to win a first All-Ireland senior title since 2013
All-Ireland Hurling finalLohan on embracing the occasion, O'Donnell fears, and the question every manager wants to know
Rebel Reflection
Patrick Horgan: '17 years of my life coming here, I have been really lucky'
The Cork star surveys his career on All-Ireland hurling final week.
blood and bandages
From the soil to the tip of Shandon steeple, Cork yearns for Liam MacCarthy
Longing and fervour palpable on Leeside as Rebels seek to end a 19-year wait for something once a regular part of life.
Stars Of The Show
Who are the leading contenders to be 2024 Hurler of the Year?
There will be a first-time winner of the Hurler of the Year award from either Clare or Cork.
Sean O'Donoghue
'It was my fault, rush of blood to the head. I felt I had let the boys down'
The Cork captain on the All-Ireland final and memories of playing Clare earlier this summer.
