Month: September 2021

TWO-TIME ALL-Ireland winner Seamus Callanan has been named captain of the Tipperary hurlers for the 2019 season, while Noel McGrath will be the team’s vice-captain.

The triple All-Star Callanan, who has struggled with a back injury in recent times, takes over from Pádraic Maher who skippered the Premier County last year.

Tipperary endured a difficult season in 2018, losing the National League final to Kilkenny before crashing out of the All-Ireland competition during the Munster round-robin series on the back of a defeat to Clare in June.

They were also defeated by Limerick and drew with Cork and Waterford during the provincial competition. 

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Loughmore-Castleiney’s McGrath has been selected as the team’s vice-captain for 2019 as Tipperary prepare to begin the Allianz National League under new manager Liam Sheedy.

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AS THE WESTMEATH team bus approached Parnell Park last Friday night, it was enveloped in flashing blue lights from the Gardai that accompanied it. 

Fans arrive to Parnell Park last Friday night.

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New Westmeath manager Jack Cooney had his O’Byrne Cup preparations down to a tee, including arranging a Garda escort to account for any potential traffic problems on the way to the game at the Donnycarney venue. 

It’s his attention to detail that has endeared Westmeath’s first native manager in 26 years to his players in the early stages of his reign. 

“A few of the lads didn’t even know what was going on and they were just seeing blue lights everywhere!” remarked experienced forward Kieran Martin.

But little things like that make a difference. It makes you feel important and that’s what you want. 

“To be honest this has been probably one of the most enjoyable years we’ve had. It is tough, they are down to a tee with everything.

“Jack is a Westmeath man and from facing the lads as a club manager, he knows what they are like and he can see the full potential in them. Hopefully the next few weeks are as enjoyable as the last few. 

“You want a lot of confidence coming into these games, especially with the young lads. Coming in lads are bouncing on their feet and mad to get out, and that’s totally from the backroom team.

“They can see the potential in us, and they are pushing us to the limit for every training session and every day and we are not training, that we have to do our own bit. In fairness, the lads are pulling in behind them and pulling with it.”

Westmeath forward Kieran Martin.

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The victory over Dublin rounded off an impressive pre-season campaign for the Lake County, who scored 4-58 on their five-game run to the title.

A number of youngsters put their hands up for selection over the past month as Cooney mixed veterans with rookies.

“The young lads coming in have been very impressive,” said Martin. 

Young Noel O’Reilly there has been knocking on the door the last few years on the panel and he has been exceptional this year in the O’Byrne Cup.

“It’s the likes of them driving everyone on, and we have a few of the U20s in just training with us as well, they have huge ability and they are putting in the work.

“That’s encouraging us to work a bit harder because when we see they are putting in the work, we have to lead by example so in fairness the lads have a good backroom and they are pushing us as hard as they can.

That makes it very enjoyable and makes it easy to go to training and put the effort in.”

On Sunday, Westmeath open their Division 3 campaign against Offaly, who are the only side Cooney’s men failed to beat in their O’Byrne Cup group stage meeting.

That Group 1 meeting finished level at 0-11 apiece, but both teams will have vastly stronger teams out for the league opener on Sunday. 

“We have a big test now in the next few weeks,” he explained. 

“It was a good performance on the night (against Dublin). Coming into it we were focussed on winning something when we got the chance but at the same time we can’t get too carried away with it.

“We have Offaly at the weekend so we have to get together and focus on that,” Martin added. “But you can’t beat the competitive games to bring you along too.

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“That’s ten times better than any training session so it was nice to get the performance. Can we improve? Yes, we can but it’s great to get the win in the end.”

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KIERAN MOLLOY HAS another busy schedule on the cards this spring, as he chases silverware on the club and college front – just like he did in 2018.

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Back in February, Molloy famously completed a mad-cap dash from Corofin’s All-Ireland club semi-final win over Moorefield to feature as a second-half substitute in NUIG’s Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup final defeat to UCD.

Last night, the wing-back kicked what turned out to be the winning score as NUIG edged past Queen’s University by 1-8 to 1-7 in round 2 of the Sigerson Cup.

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“I was lucky enough it went over. I kinda had my eyes half-closed kicking that one,” he told Jerome Quinn after the game.

It’s tough to come up here, it’s a long journey and to grind out a win like that. They’re a very tough team to break down. They’re big, physical men, fast.

“The lads showed a lot of character. Two points down, came back and then went three points up – it showed immense character.”

Molloy has an All-Ireland semi-final showdown with Gaoth Dobhair on 16 February, while he remains involved with the Galway panel and started their FBD League clash against Mayo earlier this month. 

Fellow Galway native Céin D’Arcy grabbed the all-important goal for NUIG, who now face the Garda College in the third round of the third-level competition. 

Elsewhere last night, Tralee IT dished out a 6-20 to 1-9 beating to IT Sligo, while DIT were 4-14 to 2-8 victors against Athlone IT, and Carlow IT enjoyed a 0-18 to 0-12 win over Cork IT.

In yesterday’s Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup action, UCC enjoyed a 2-21 to 1-13 victory against UCD.

Sigerson Cup round 3 fixtures

Wednesday, 30 January
Garda College v NUIG, 2pm
St Mary’s v Institute of Technology Tralee, 2pm
IT Carlow v University of Limerick, 7pm
UCD v DIT, 9pm

*First teams named have home advantage

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EOGHAN BÁN GALLAGHER is hopeful the addition of Stephen Rochford to Donegal’s backroom team will give them “a different way of looking at football” in 2019.

Rochford stepped down as Mayo manager after two years in charge and comes on board under Declan Bonner as coach, with Donegal looking to build on their Ulster title-winning campaign.

“Declan is a Donegal man and all he wants is for Donegal to do well,” said Gallagher.

“He’s not in it for his personal gain, like the rest of the people there, nobody is in it for their personal gain, everyone is there for the cause of Donegal.

“Declan is no different. He thought Stephen was a good person to bring in to improve Donegal football, he decided to go with that decision, and Stephen took a step back by becoming a number two or coach of Donegal so it’s a positive for us that Stephen wanted to be involved with Donegal as well.”

Looking ahead to the summer, Gallagher believes the only way to take down All-Ireland champions Dublin is with an offensive game-plan and Rochford teams are known for playing attacking football.

“I’ve been very impressed (with Rochford),” says Gallagher. “Coming from Connacht and Mayo and managing Corofin, they play a wee bit more of a so-called attacking style than Donegal.

“He brings a different aspect because in Donegal we normally only have coaches from Donegal and Ulster and that.

“So with him coming from Connacht, Mayo, and Corofin he brings a different style and a different way of looking at football which can only benefit Donegal. He’s coming with new ideas and I’m sure him and Declan and the rest of the backroom team are in harmony discussing the best way to go about playing.

Gallagher goes past Niall Sludden of Tyrone.

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“It’s only positive for us because it’s fresh ideas and Stephen Rochford was close to beating Dublin three times. So, yeah, it’s positive for us.

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“Every team knows they have to attack a lot more to beat Dublin. I think a few people have come out and said you need at least 20 points to beat Dublin and that’s probably not far off the mark.

“They’re going to put up 18 or 19 points regardless so you’ve to score more than them to beat them.”

Karl Lacey has been retained as a defence coach by Bonner after initially opting out of the set-up due to work commitments.

Gallagher’s white boots and piercing runs from the back have drawn comparisons between himself and the former Footballer of the Year, who was part of the last team to beat Dublin in championship football.

Gallagher, unlucky not to win an All-Star last year, insists it’s a pleasure to work with Lacey.

“Karl was a fantastic player, probably up there as one of Donegal’s greatest ever players. One of the best players of his generation.

“You can see the drive he had personally now whenever he’s coaching us. Again, he’s just there to make Donegal better. He’s given up his time, he doesn’t have to be there.

“Listen, we’re very thankful that a player of Karl’s quality is in with us because he’s a fantastic coach as well and it’s really positive for us to have someone of his quality in with us.”

Donegal begin their bid for promotion from Division 2 with a trip to Ennis to take on Clare this Sunday.

They’ll be without the Gweedore contingent for the opening three league games at least, while a number of veterans, including Michael Murphy and Paddy McBrearty, are out through injury. 

It’s believed the trio Mark McHugh, Stephen McBrearty and Darach O’Connor are no longer part of the panel.

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NUI Galway 1-19
UL 0-17

Daragh Small reports from Dangan

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MICHAEL LYNCH’S FIRST-half goal helped NUIG dump reigning champions UL out of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup at Dangan today as they fell to a second defeat in Group A.

NUIG held a 1-12 to 0-8 lead at half-time after they dominated the first half with an ever-strengthening breeze at their backs.

Clare defender Conor Cleary was sent-off on the resumption and despite a late rally with Limerick All-Ireland winner Barry Murphy scoring 0-11, UL were defeated and bow out.

The goal was the crucial score in the first half but Evan Niland’s brilliant 0-7 kept NUIG in charge. Murphy provided the reprieve with his five frees.

The goal arrived in the 21st minute. Conor Caulfield’s hard work created the opening for Liam Forde and he failed to get the shot off but the ball found its way to Lynch and he blasted to the open net.

At that stage the hosts were 1-9 to 0-7 in front, and Niland added points either side of a Sean Loftus score, as NUIG took a commanding lead at half-time.

But the wind picked up throughout the second half and it looked as though NUIG would need that sizeable advantage.

However, Cleary’s sending off was a massive blow for UL. He got his first yellow five minutes after half-time and then when he hauled Forde to the ground in the 42nd minute he was sent-off.

NUIG raced into a 1-17 to 0-13 lead and despite four points in a row from UL they couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Scorers for NUI Galway: Evan Niland 0-11 (0-9f), Michael Lynch 1-2, Conor Whelan 0-2, Sean Loftus, Darragh Burke, Conor Sheedy, Brian Corry 0-1 each.

Scorers for UL: Barry Murphy 0-11 (0-10f), Michael Carey, Jack Shelly, Jake Morris, Kevin O’Brien, Jack Goulding, Tom Morrissey 0-1 each.

NUI Galway

1. Shane Hennessy (Nenagh Éire Óg, Tipperary)

23. Michael Lynch (Kilnadeema-Leitrim, Galway)
3. Jack Fitzpatrick (Killimordaly, Galway)
4. Declan Connolly (Killimordaly, Galway)

5. Conor Caulfield (Kilconieron, Galway)
6. Paul Hoban (Loughrea, Galway)
7. Andrew Greaney (Craughwell, Galway)

8. Sean Loftus (Turloughmore, Galway)
9. Ian Fox (Sarsfields, Galway)

10. Darragh Burke (St Thomas’, Galway)
11. Conor Whelan (Kinvara, Galway)
22. Liam Forde (Ardrahan, Galway)

13. Conor Sheedy (Roscrea, Tipperary)
14. Evan Niland (Clarinbridge, Galway)
15. Brian Concannon (Killimordaly, Galway).

Subs

8. Sam McArdle (Clarinbridge, Galway) for Greaney (46)
25. Enda Fahy (Michael Cusack’s, Galway) for Forde (48)
24. Brian Corry (Sixmilebridge, Clare) for Sheedy (50)

UL

16. Barry Hogan (Kiladangan, Tipperary)

2. Aidan McGuane (Kilmaley, Clare)
3. Evan Cody (Dicksboro, Kilkenny)
18. Jordan Henley (Tallow, Waterford)

5. Michael Carey (Young Irelands, Kilkenny)
6. Conor Cleary (Kilmaley, Clare)
19. Brian Cody (St Martin’s, Kilkenny)

7. Ronan Lynch (Na Piarsaigh, Limerick)
17. Jack Shelly (Mullinahone, Tipperary)

10. Ian Galvin (Clonlara, Clare)
11. Kevin O’Brien (Patrickswell, Limerick)
12. Tom Morrissey (Ahane, Limerick)

14. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg, Tipperary)
25. Martin Keoghan (Tullaroan, Kilkenny)
15. Barry Murphy (Doon, Limerick)

Subs

34. Barry Nash (South Liberties, Limerick) for O’Brien (17, blood)
11. O’Brien for Nash (18)
34. Nash for Lynch (half-time)
30. Jack Goulding (Ballyduff, Kerry) for Morris (39)
22. Shane Veale (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin) for Keoghan (47)
27. JP Lucey (Shamrocks, Waterford) for Veale (60).

Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary).

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DCU 0-23
Cork IT 0-12

Conor McKenna reports from DCU

LAST YEAR’S FINALISTS DCU overcame CIT to book their place in the next round of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup, with Eoin Roche’s side assured to finish top of their group after two successive wins.

DCU possess a star-studded side and will be expected to go far in the competition, but it was the visitors who opened the scoring courtesy of a free from Josh Beausang.

The Glasnevin-based outfit responded with two frees courtesy of James Bergin and Paudie Foley, before Beausang levelled procedures with a place ball effort.

Foley restored his side’s advantage with a long-range free but four successive points gave CIT a three point-lead which was fully deserved.

DCU responded with three points of their own to level the game but CIT held the upper hand for large parts of the first half, as Beausang registered two further frees to give his side a two-point lead.

Roche’s charges pushed on before the interval though, and held a 0-11 to 0-9 lead at half time.

They had some serious talent available on their substitutes bench, with Wexford stars Damien Reck and Rory O’Connor coming on to influence the game and the bench played a huge part in the win, as DCU pulled away in the second half.

Damien Reck came off the bench.

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CIT opened the second-half scoring through Shane Cummins but that was as good as it got for the Cork college, as the home side added seven points in succession to all but end the game as a contest.

CIT’s Andrew Coffey registered the last point of the game, but it was no more than consolation as DCU eased to an eleven point victory.

The 2018 runners up have picked up two wins from their opening two games, defeating WIT in their other Group C encounter, while CIT face a crucial game against WIT next time out.

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Elsewhere this afternoon in Group B, Clare star Peter Duggan inspired with 1-11 as LIT defeated Garda College on a scoreline of 4-24 to 0-12. Limerick trio Brian Fanning, Peter Casey and Oisin O’Reilly bagged their other goals.

Clare star Peter Duggan.

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Trinity College and IT Carlow’s clash at Santry Avenue finished 0-24 to 1-8 in favour of ITC.

Scorers for DCU: Killian Doyle 0-6 (2f), James Bergin (4f) and Paudie Foley (4f) 0-4 each, Rian McBride, Damien Reck and Sean Morrissey 0-2 each, Fergal Whitely, Donal Burke and Chris Crummey 0-1 each.

Scorers for CIT: Josh Beausang 0-5 (5f), Shane Cummins 0-2,  Patrick Collins  (1f), Eoin O’Shea, John Good, Brian Everard and Andrew Coffey 0-1 each.

DCU

1. Oisin Foley (Crossabeg/Ballymurn, Wexford)

2. Paddy Smyth (Clontarf, Dublin)
3. Eoghan O’Donnell (Whitehall Colmcilles, Dublin)
21. John Curran (Dungarvan, Waterford)

5. Paudie Foley (Crossabeg/Ballymurn, Wexford)
6. Conor Delaney (Erins Own, Kilkenny)
7. Chris Crummey (Lucan Sarsfields, Dublin)

8. Aaron Maddock (St. Martin’s, Wexford)
31. Rian McBride (St. Vincents, Dublin)

11. Donal Burke (Na Fianna, Dublin)
26. Killian Doyle (Raharney, Westmeath)
12. Fergal Whitely (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)

15. Sean Morrissey (Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny)
13. John Donnelly (Thomastown, Kilkenny)
14. James Bergin (Conahy Shamrocks, Kilkenny).

Subs

34. Damien Reck (Oylegate-Glenbrien, Wexford) for Maddock (23)
19. Darren Byrne (Blackwater, Wexford) for O’Donnell (h-t)
4. Conor Firman (St. Martins, Wexford) for Smyth (h-t)
33. Rory O’Connor (St. Martin’s, Wexford) for Donnelly.

CIT

1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig, Cork)

2. Eoin Healy (Ballymartle, Cork)
3. Daragh Fanning (Pallasgreen, Limerick)
4. Kevin Galvin (Clara, Kilkenny)

5. Daniel Harrington (Fr. O’Neills, Cork)
6. Enda Heffernan (Clonoulty Rossmore, Tipperary)
7. Conor Prunty (Abbeyside, Waterford)

8. John Good (Tracton, Cork)
9. David Noonan (Glen Rovers, Cork)

10.  Brian Everard (St. Mary’s Cork)
11. John Cooper (Eire Og, Cork)
12. Shane Cummins (Ballymartle, Cork)

13. Josh Beausang (Russell Rovers, Cork)
14. Joe Connolly (Clara, Kilkenny)
15. Eoin O’Shea (Eire Og, Cork).

Subs

29. Paul Geary (Ballymartle, Cork) for O’Shea (40)
22. Andrew Coffey (Nenagh Eire Og, Tipperary) for Beausang (40)
21. Ryan Walsh (Kanturk, Cork) for Connolly (40)
20. William Hurley (Valley Rovers, Cork) for Good (47)
23. Niall Fives (Tourin, Waterford) for Noonan (54).

Referee: Alan Kelly (Galway).

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2018 ALL-IRELAND SENIOR hurling champions Limerick have named their side to face Wexford in their Allianz Hurling League opener this weekend.

All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon and manager John Kiely.

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John Kiely has sounded a strong statement of intent, announcing a side that shows 11 players that started last August’s All-Ireland final win over Galway as they ended a 45-year wait for Liam MacCarthy glory in Croke Park.

Hurler of the Year Cian Lynch starts in midfield as the Treaty county prepare for their Division 1A opening clash in Innovate Wexford Park this Sunday [throw-in 2pm], while fellow All-Stars Sean Finn, Declan Hannon, Richie English and Dan Morrissey are also in the starting 15.

Limerick

1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)

2. Tom Condon (Knockaderry)
3. Sean Finn (Bruff)
4. Richie English (Doon)

5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)
6. Declan Hannon (Adare)
7. Dan Morrissey (Ahane)

8. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
9. Colin Ryan (Pallasgreen)

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10. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patricks)
11. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
12. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)

13. Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell)
14. Seamus Flanagan (Feohanagh)
15. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh)

Subs

16. Barry Hennessy (Kilmallock)
17. Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh)
18. Aaron Costello (Kilmallock)
19. Shane Dowling (Na Piarsaigh)
20. Kevin Downes (Na Piarsaigh)
21. Robbie Hanley (Kilmallock)
22. Barry Murphy (Doon)
23. Michael O Brien (Doon)
24. Darragh O Donovan (Doon)
25. Paddy O Loughlin (Kilmallock)
26. Pat Ryan (Doon)

– Updated 22.13 to correct to a 45-year wait

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PETER KEANE HAS named a number of experienced players in the Kerry side that will begin their Allianz League campaign against Tyrone on Sunday.

James O’Donoghue has been selected at corner-forward in a star-studded Kerry attack that includes Michael and Paul Geaney.

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Sean O’Shea has also been selected to slot in at half-forward which offers Keane’s side another strong scoring outlet.

They also have Tommy Walsh to call upon as the Kerins O’Rahillys star takes his place on the bench. The 2009 All-Ireland winner returned to training with Kerry ahead of the 2019 campaign.

He featured for the county under Eamonn Fitzmaurice during the 2016 Allianz Football League. Walsh then dropped off the panel prior to that year’s championship, citing a lack of game-time as the reason for his departure. 

Peter Crowley will bring plenty of experience to the Kingdom’s defence along with Tadhg Morley, Paul Murphy and Tom O’Sullivan who make-up the half-back line. 

Throw-in for the clash with Tyrone at Fitzgerald Stadium is at 2pm.

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2018 league finalists Galway have also named their team for their opening tie against Cavan on Sunday, with Shane Walsh selected to start at corner-forward.

Seán Andy Ó’Ceallaigh and Gareth Bradshaw are included in the full-back line while Thomas Flynn is named to start in midfield.

Kerry v Tyrone 

1. Shane Ryan (Rathmore)

2. Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers)
3. Jack Sherwood (Firies)
4. Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (An Ghaeltacht)

5. Tadhg Morley (Templenoe)
6. Paul Murphy (Rathmore)
7. Tom O’Sullivan (Dingle)

8. Jack Barry (Na Gaeil)
9. Adrian Spillane (Templenoe)

10. Jonathan Lyne (Killarney Legion)
11. Sean O’Shea (Kenmare)
12. Stephen O’Brien (Kenmare)

13. Michael Geaney (Dingle)
14. Paul Geaney (Dingle)
15. James O’Donoghue (Killarney Legion)

Subs:
16. Brian Kelly (Killarney Legion)
17. Diarmuid O’Connor (Na Gaeil)
18. Gavin Crowley (Templenoe)
19. Dara Moynihan (Spa Killarney)
20. Graham O’Sullivan (Piarsaigh na Dromoda)
21. Tommy Walsh (Kerins O’Rahillys)
22. Gavin O’Brien (Kerins O’Rahillys)
23. Killian Spillane (Templenoe)
24. Tom Leo O’Sullivan (Dingle)
25. Tomás Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht)
26. Robert Wharton (Renard)

Galway v Cavan

1. Ruairi Lavelle

2. Eoghan Kerin
3. Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh
4. David Wynne

5. Gary O’Donnell
6. Gareth Bradshaw
7. Sean Kelly

8. Thomas Flynn
9. Kieran Duggan

10. Fintan Cooney
11. Johnny Duane
12. Johnny Heaney

13. Danny Cummins
14. Eoin Finnerty
15. Shane Walsh

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THE TIPPERARY AND Clare hurlers have named their sides for their first-round league clash at Semple Stadium on Saturday [throw-in, 7pm].

Liam Sheedy has unveiled an experienced outfit for his first league game in charge since returning to the helm with the Premier County.

Newly appointed captain Seamus Callan will lead an impressive Tipperary attack, with Jason Forde, Noel McGrath and Patrick Maher also selected to start.

Experienced defenders Padraic Maher, Cathal Barrett and Donagh Maher will make-up the full-back line while Ronan Maher is named to slot in at centre-back.

Meanwhile, joint managers Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor have also selected a number of seasoned players to kick-off Clare’s league campaign.

John Conlon will provide a huge scoring threat for the Banner at full-forward while Tony Kelly has been named to start at midfield and will captain the side.

David McInerney and Conor Cleary will command Clare’s defence from full-back and centre-back respectively. 

Star forwards Podge Collins and Peter Duggan are among the substitutes.

Tipperary

1. Brian Hogan (Lorrha-Dorrha)

2. Cathal Barrett (Hollycross-Ballycahill)
3. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
4. Donagh Maher (Burgess)

5. Alan Flynn (Kiladangan)
6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
7. Joe O’Dwyer (Killenaule)

8. Michael Breen (Ballina)
9. Paddy Cadell (JK Brackens)

10. Dan McCormack (Borris-Ileigh)
11. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney)
12. Patrick Maher (Lorrha-Dorrha)

13. Jason Forde (Silvermines)
14. Seamus Callanan (Drom-Inch)
15. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg)

Subs:

16. Barry Hogan (Kiladangan)
17. James Barry (Upperchurch-Drombane)
18. Robert Byrne (Portroe)
19. Willie Connors (Kiladangan)
20. Cian Darcy (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
21. Tom Fox (Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill)
22. Barry Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg)
23. Mark Kehoe (Kilsheelan-Kilcash)
24. John O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
25. Killian O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
26. Niall O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs)

Clare

1. Donal Tuohy 

2. Jason McCarthy
3. David McInerney
20. Jack Browne

5. Aidan McCarthy
6. Conor Cleary
7. Cathal Malone

8. Shane Golden
9. Tony Kelly

10. Diarmuid Ryan
11. Niall Deasy
12. Ryan Taylor

13. Colin Guilfoyle
14. John Conlon
15. Michael O’Neill

Subs:

16. Keith Hogan
17. Podge Collins
18. Michael O’Malley
19. Peter Duggan
4. Rory Hayes
21. Colm Galvin
22. Ian Galvin
23. David Conroy
24. Paul Flanagan
14. Gary Cooney
26. David Fitzgerald

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KILKENNY MANAGER BRIAN Cody has named his starting team for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League opener against Cork at Nowlan Park. 

The defending league champions will be captained by Conor Fogarty in the absence of 2019 skipper TJ Reid.

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The Kilkenny forward line will be led by Billy Ryan, Kevin Kelly and Luke Scanlon, with James Maher and Fogarty running the engine room and John Donnelly, Ger Aylward and Ger Malone operating in the half-forward line.

In defence, Paul Murphy, Huw Lawlor and Tommy Walsh will be tasked with keeping Cork at bay, as the Cats begin their campaign for a second consecutive league crown.

Meanwhile, Aidan Walsh has been named alongside Patrick Horgan in Cork’s inside forward line for the meeting with Kilkenny at Nowlan Park.

Luke Meade and Daniel Kearney will take up their posts on the half-forward line to make a formidable Rebel attack.

Damien Cahalane has been selected at full-back with Anthony Nash taking up his usual position between the sticks. Bill Cooper will partner Cormac Murphy in midfield. 

Throw-in is at 2pm. 

Elsehwere, Waterford have also revealed the side that will face Offaly in their Division 1B opener on Sunday at Semple Stadium.

Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh and Tadhg de Burca have been named in a strong back-line which also features Shane Fives.

Kevin Moran has been named to start in midfield while Stephen Bennett will take up his position at full-forward.

Kilkenny:

1. Eoin Murphy (Glenmore)

2. Paul Murphy (Danesfort)
3. Huw Lawlor (O’Loughlin Gaels)
4. Tommy Walsh (Tullaroan)

5. Conor Delaney (Erin’s Own)
6. Paddy Deegan (O’Loughlin Gaels)
7. Enda Morrissey (Bennettsbridge)

8. James Maher (St Lachtains)
9. Conor Fogarty (Erin’s Own)(captain)

10. John Donnelly (Thomastown)
11. Ger Aylward (Glenmore)
12. Ger Malone (Mullinavat)

13. Billy Ryan (Graigue-Ballycallan)
14. Kevin Kelly (St Patricks)
15. Luke Scanlon (James Stephens).

Subs:

16. Darren Brennan (St Lachtains)
17. Robert Lennon (Bennettsbridge)
18. Conor O’Shea (Clara)
19. Conor Browne (James Stephens)
20. Jason Cleere (Bennettsbridge)
21. Richie Leahy (Rower Inistioge)
22. Liam Blanchfield (Bennettsbridge)
23. Pat Lyng (Rower Inistioge)
24. Conor Martin (Emeralds).

Cork

1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)

2. Stephen Mc Donnell (Glen Rovers)
3. Damien Cahalane (St. Finbarrs)
4. Conor O’Sullivan (Sarsfields)

5. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Tim O’ Mahony (Newtownshandrum)
7. Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)

8. Bill Cooper (Youghal) – Captain
9. Cormac Murphy (Mallow)

10. Daniel Kearney (Sarsfields)
11. Declan Dalton (Fr. O Neills)
12. Luke Meade (Newcestown)

13. Jamie Coughlan (Newtownshandrum)
14. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk)
15. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)

Subs:

16. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
17. David Griffin (Carrigaline)
18. David Lowney (Clonakilty)
19. Ger Millerick (Fr. O’ Neills)
20. Conor Cahalane (St. Finbarrs)
21. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton)
22. William Kearney (Sarsfields)
23. Michael O’Halloran (Blackrock)
24. Conor Lehane (Midleton)
25. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
26. Jack O’Connor (Sarsfields)

Waterford team v Offaly

1. Billy Nolan (Roanmore)

2. Shane Fives (Tourin)
3. Shane McNulty (De La Salle)
4. Noel Connors (Passage) – Capt

5. Conor Prunty (Abbeyside)
6. Tadhg de Burca (Clashmore / Kinsalebeg)
7. Michael Walsh (Stradbally)

8. Kevin Moran (De La Salle)
9. Mikey Kearney (Ballyduff Upper)

10. D.J. Foran (Portlaw)
11. Mark O’Brien (Ferrybank)
12. Shane Bennett (Ballysaggart)

13. Thomas Ryan (Tallow)
14. Stephen Bennett (Ballysaggart)
15. Brian O’Halloran (Clashmore / Kinsalebeg)

Just over a week out from the 2019 Six Nations openers, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to look at Ireland’s bid for another Grand Slam:

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