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July 2024
'We were always picking teams at the back of class': The childhood friends spearheading Galway's bid for Sam
Galway manager Pádraic Joyce first met selectors John Divilly and John Concannon in St Jarlath’s College 35 years ago.
In pics: Clare hurlers and fans celebrate All-Ireland win at homecoming
Supporters gave a heroes’ welcome to Brian Lohan’s side.
'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.
All-Ireland final talking points: Clare put seasons of near-misses to bed, defeat will cut deep for Cork
Clare crowned All-Ireland hurling champions after epic final against Cork
The Banner’s 11-year wait for the Liam MacCarthy Cup is over.
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.
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.
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.
