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Cian O'Connell

@oconnc62

Sportswriter

Joined March 2011
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@officialgaaOct 27
🥎🏐 More than 1,500 @Galway_GAA Go Games U9 players participated at hurling and football blitzes at the @ConnachtGAA Centre of Excellence #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/galway-gaa-u9…
Galway GAA U9 Go Games blitzes prove to be a success again in the west

Galway GAA U9 Go Games blitzes prove to be a success again in the west

By Cian O’Connell More than 1,500 Go Games U9 players from Galway participated in two successful blitzes at the Connacht GAA’s Centre of Excellence recently. Clubs in the county were invited to...

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@officialgaaOct 21
'He was our hero, not just for what he did on the field for Maigh Cuilinn, but to see him win All-Ireland medals and be a top player for @Galway_GAA was a huge thing.' GAA.ie spoke to @maighcuilinn manager Cathal Clancy ahead of Sundays Galway SFC final against @skgaa 🎙️
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@officialgaaOct 15
🏐 INTERVIEW: Paudie Clifford reflects on @FossaGaa remarkable story in @Kerry_Official football #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/paudie-cliffo…
Paudie Clifford delighted that Fossa will compete at senior in Kerry next year

Paudie Clifford delighted that Fossa will compete at senior in Kerry next year

By Cian O’Connell More than a decade spent playing adult football, has taught Paudie Clifford many valuable sporting lessons. When Kerry lost the All-Ireland SFC Final, Clifford’s attention turned to...

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@Galway_GAAOct 3
Éamonn Fitzmaurice speaks to @officialgaa’s Cian O’Connell at today’s press conference at the Loughrea Spa Hotel, following his appointment as the new Galway senior football manager 🇶🇦🗣️🎙️ @SupermacsIRE @SoHotelsIreland #riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú
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@officialgaaOct 2
Ireland manager, Eamon O'Shea, is looking forward to a fast and exciting clash with Scotland in the Hurling/Shinty international at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 24. #GAABelong gaa.ie/article/eamon-o-shea-…
Eamon O’Shea expecting fast and exciting encounter

Eamon O’Shea expecting fast and exciting encounter

By Cian O'Connell Eamon O'Shea hopes to finalise the seven Liam MacCarthy Cup players for the Ireland Hurling-Shinty squad in the coming days. The Ireland manager confirmed that Waterford's Billy...

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@officialgaaSep 30
🥎 It is a significant achievement for @SeirKieran_GAA to be fielding three adult teams in 2026. Senior B and Intermediate Finals and a Junior C Semi-Final are all on the agenda for the proud @Offaly_GAA club this weekend #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/seir-kieran-b…

Seir Kieran braced for busy weekend in Offaly

By Cian O’Connell Sport is all about maximising resources. In Offaly, 2026 is the latest encouraging chapter in Seir Kieran’s history. The population base Seir Kieran draws from in Clareen is 608....

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@officialgaaSep 23
🏐 🥎 @ConnachtGAA CEO John Prenty is delighted that Gaelic games action has resumed at the Air Dome in the west. A meeting will also be held this weekend to finalise details for the 2027 FBD League #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/welcome-retur…
Welcome return to action at Connacht GAA's Air Dome in the west

Welcome return to action at Connacht GAA's Air Dome in the west

By Cian O'Connell John Prenty is delighted that the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome is available for use again. During the past couple of months, there has been a staggered return to...

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@officialgaaJul 22
🏐 Former @MayoGAA goalkeeper David Clarke provides an insight into some of the coaches and characters who provided valuable assistance during his senior inter-county career #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/positive-outs…
Positive outside influences assisting Mayo

Positive outside influences assisting Mayo

By Cian O'Connell Two decades later, David Clarke smiles and laughs about the memories of 2006. Different perspectives and approaches have been brought by coaches to Mayo set-ups throughout the...

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@officialgaaJul 22
🏐 Former @Kerry_Official midfielder David Moran is impressed how Jack O'Connor's resilient team dealt with tough defeats and injuries this year #GAA ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/david-moran-a…
David Moran: 'As a manager, he's quite calm'

David Moran: 'As a manager, he's quite calm'

By Cian O'Connell Sport is about finding a way to achieve success. Obstacles and hurdles need to be cleared, and former Kerry midfielder David Moran acknowledges that Jack O'Connor's experience and...

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@officialgaaJul 12
🏐 REACTION: Jason Foley discusses @Kerry_Official's All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final win at @CrokePark #GAA ⬇️
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@officialgaaJul 12
🏐 All-Ireland JFC winning manager Paul Coggins delighted to be developing homegrown talent in @LondainGAA ⬇️
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@officialgaaJul 11
🏐 REPORT: @MayoGAA produced a dynamic display to defeat @louthgaa at @CrokePark ⬇️ gaa.ie/article/all-ireland-s…
All-Ireland SFC SF: Mayo cruise to victory

All-Ireland SFC SF: Mayo cruise to victory

All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final Mayo 3-23 Louth 0-15 By Cian O'Connell at Croke Park With a minute remaining, in the upper tier of the Hogan Stand at GAA headquarters, a rendition of the Saw Doctors...

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@officialgaaJul 11
🏐 @MayoGAA Tommy Conroy discusses this evening’s @CrokePark triumph #GAA
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@officialgaaJul 4
🥎 @Galway_GAA manager Micheál Donoghue reflects on a brilliant All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final win at @CrokePark #GAA ⬇️
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@officialgaaJul 4
🥎 @Galway_GAA captain Darren Morrissey’s post match reaction at @CrokePark #GAA ⬇️
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@officialgaaJul 4
🥎 @Galway_GAA star Ronan Glennon discusses a fantastic All-Ireland Semi-Final victory at @CrokePark ⬇️
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@officialgaaJul 1
From Clarinbridge to Croke Park, Aaron Niland has made a huge impact this season with @Galway_GAA⭐ The young forward chats about playing alongside his brother Evan, the influence of @ClarinbridgeGaa and Micheál Donoghue, how Pres Athenry and the U20s shaped his journey, and finally preparing for Saturday's sold-out All-Ireland semi-final against Cork. Watch the full interview now! 🎥
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@Galway_GAAJun 29
Ahead of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Final this Saturday against Cork, Galway Senior Hurling Captain Darren Morrissey spoke to @officialgaa’s Cian O’Connell 🗣️🎙️ Darren reflected on the significance of Galway’s Leinster title, the energy brought by the squad’s emerging talent, the bond between the team and supporters, and the anticipation of an All-Ireland semi-final showdown with Cork 🇶🇦🇶🇦 @SupermacsIRE @SarsfieldsGAA #riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú
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@officialgaaJun 28
🏐 @DubGAAOfficial manager Ger Brennan reflects on a dramatic All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final win over @Galway_GAA at @CrokePark ⬇️
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@officialgaaJun 28
🏐 @Galway_GAA manager Pádraic Joyce pays tribute to former colleague Paul Clancy RIP #GAA ⬇️
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