Our writers share their sporting highlights of the year
From Olympic medallists to heroics on the home front, and a poignant evening in Dalymount Park, it’s been another memorable year for Irish sport
Clare GAA
The year it all worked out: Brian Lohan on Clare’s All-Ireland deliverance
After four years of frustration, the county produced its first league and championship double and a host of brilliant memories
Majestic McGraths propel Sarsfields to fourth title
Galway champions prove much too strong for outclassed Truagh/Clonlara as they reclaim All-Ireland crown
Podge Collins tips Jason Gillane to take over as Limerick’s No 1
Former Clare star believes the younger brother of top Limerick forward Aaron has the ability to fill the big void left by the injured Nickie Quaid
Late goals shoot Loughmore-Castleiney into first Munster club SFC final in over 50 years
Tipperary double champions beat Clare’s Éire Óg at Cusack Park
Johnny Murphy on refereeing the All-Ireland final: ‘Hand on heart, I was happy with the way it went’
The Limerick referee hasn’t agonised over the outcome of the 2024 hurling final and, despite criticism from some quarters, believes ‘the goodwill outweighs the bad’ towards match officials
Sarsfields finish like a train to break Cork losing streak in Munster
Aaron Myers hits 1-6 from play as Cork champions score the last eight points to see off Clare’s Feakle
‘I’ll be back all right’: John Conlon has no plans to hang up boots as he commits to Clare for 17th season
The 35-year-old recently lifted county title with Clonlara before securing double glory with Clare
Munster SFC quarter-final round-up: Dr Crokes end Castlehaven’s title defence
Defenders Ikem Ugwueru and Ciarán Russell come up trumps for Clare’s Éire Óg in Ennis
Clare SHC Final: Shane McGrath helps Feakle bridge 36-year gap in Ennis
Fittingly, Oisín Donnellan collected the Canon Hamilton trophy 36 years after his father Val had done
Peter Keane appointed as manager of Clare football team
Former Kerry manager left his job in 2021 after three years with the county
Should penalty shoot-outs in hurling get the bullet?
Ronan Sheehan’s Down won the first shoot-out in 2020. He would prefer an alternative means of resolution
How Clare’s Cian O’Dea found the sweet spot between travel and GAA commitments
A move to New York as GAA’s games development officer allows O’Dea to promote and play Gaelic games in the US
Hurling All Stars: Champions Clare lead the way with 14 nominations
Kyle Hayes, Shane O'Donnell and Darragh Fitzgibbon make shortlist for Hurler of the Year
Armagh likely to lead the way for football All-Star nominations
The All-Star nominations for both codes will be revealed this week and are set to have some fresh faces in the mix for gongs
Enda O’Connor, one of the greats of Clare hurling, lives in a world he can no longer access
The former hurler has been battling Alzheimer’s and could not even watch the recent All-Ireland final
Strength in science: how Lukasz Kirszenstein helped Clare reach the promised land
The Pole headed the Banner’s strength & conditioning this season, following past All-Ireland successes with Tipperary and Galway
Wizardry of Tony Kelly appropriately returns on All-Ireland day with magic goal for Clare against Cork
Hurler says panel-building and some time for reflection may have been keys to Clare’s success
Davy Fitzgerald ratified as Antrim manager for two years with option of a third
Much-travelled Clare man will be extending his management career to a third province
Seán Moran: Have this year’s unexpected All-Ireland finals ushered in a more open championship?
Seán Moran: After 25 years of historically dominant teams, the GAA looks to be on the verge of less predictable All-Irelands
Joe Canning: All-Ireland heartache and euphoria defined by a single point
Sweet championship success for Clare given big game defeats the Banner County endured over last few years
Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan allegedly fractured hand of 12-year-old boy with stick
Farmer and auctioneer allegedly assaulted boy in disused hostel he owns
Clare’s residual experience of All-Ireland success carries the day
Banner County had four starters who lined out in 2013, plus panellist Peter Duggan and two replacements involved 11 years ago
Tactical analysis: Clare got their numbers right, but it’s hard to measure sheer magic
The Banner completely dominated on Cork’s puckout, while losing out badly on turnovers - but the genius of Tony Kelly is difficult to express with statistics
The agony and ecstasy: Cork and Clare players reflect on epic All-Ireland final
Michael Murphy’s social media warning to football finalists; Shamrock Rovers face step up against Sparta
Shane O’Donnell relieved to survive injury scare and play his part in Clare’s final success
Banner star says he thought he was '100 per cent gone' after he suffered a mild hamstring tear in training
‘The players now are immortal’: Clare welcomes hurling champions home
Clare fans celebrate as the Liam MacCarthy cup is brought to the county for only the fifth time
Patrick Horgan planning to play for Cork again in 2025
Cork hotel a quiet place after All-Ireland final defeat to Clare, but children still arrive looking for selfies and autographs
British viewers react to hurling final being broadcast on BBC for first time
Calls for more coverage next year as hurling builds a new fanbase in the UK
Crowning final glory proves the sweetest reward for Clare’s dogged years of persistence
After several Munster final and All-Ireland semi-final defeats, Banner veterans like Tony Kelly, John Conlon and David McInerney grasped the opportunity to add to their 2013 medals
The hurling year in review: O’Donnell leads the way for Clare in season sprinkled with magic
The best players, games and moments along with the biggest surprises and disappointments, as chosen by our writers
Hurling season gets a ‘grand opera of a finale’
A game full of mesmerising chaos and staggering twists in Croke Park; disappointment for Shane Lowry; and a heat check for Rhasidat Adeleke
Pat Ryan focuses on team’s shortcomings rather than referee for Cork’s defeat
Cork v Clare: Cork manager is disappointed how his team allowed too many short puckouts
Shane O’Donnell seizes the moment as Clare seize the day
Clare management reluctantly brought O’Donnell off the pitch after 80 minutes – and only when it was clear the Éire Óg man could give no more
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