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List Of Clare Senior Hurling Team Captains
This article lists players who have recently captained the Clare county hurling team in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Unlike other counties the captain is not chosen from the club that has won the Clare Senior Hurling Championship The Pat O'Donnell & Co. Senior Hurling Championship, more commonly known as the'' Clare Senior Hurling Championship ''or'' Clare SHC, ''is an annual hurling competition organised by the Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. It .... List of captains {{Clare county hurling team +Captains Hurlers Clare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (Gaelic Games)
A captain of a Gaelic games team, sometimes known as a ''skipper'', is a player who, during the course of a match as well as before and after it, has several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of his teammates. Tradition means that some teams rotate the captaincy annually, though others may adopt a permanent captain. As well as being an onfield leader, a captain takes the coin toss and raises the trophy when this is the game's prize. Responsibilities The captain leads the team out onto the pitch. Before the start of a match, a coin toss between captains of the opposing teams is used to determine which end of the ground each team will kick to. Ahead of the All-Ireland final, the captain is the first member of the team to shake the hand of dignitaries who may be attending the game, for example the president of the GAA or the president of Ireland. He then proceeds along the red carpet and introduces the other players on his team to the president(s), wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 123rd staging of the All-Ireland championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The draw for the 2011 fixtures took place on 7 October 2010. The championship began on 14 May and ended on 4 September 2011. Tipperary were the defending champions. Kilkenny secured the title with a 2-17 to 1-16 defeat of Tipperary in the All-Ireland final. This was their 33rd All-Ireland title, their eighth in twelve championship seasons. Teams A total of fourteen teams will contest the championship, including thirteen teams from the 2010 championship and one promoted team from the 2010 Christy Ring Cup. Laois, Carlow and Wexford were the first teams to exit the 2010 championship; however, there was no relegation play-off. They would all contest the 2011 championship. 2010 Christy Ring Cup champions Westmeath secured direct promotion to the championship. The team made their top flight return after bein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2004 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 118th staging of Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition. Cork won the championship, beating Kilkenny 0–17 to 0–9 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin. Participating counties Calendar Leinster Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Munster Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Ulster Senior Hurling Championship ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Qualifiers ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Note: * = Provincial Champions, (R) = Replay ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Championship statistics Scoring *First goal of the championship: Damien Culleton for Laois against Carlow (Leinster preliminary round) *Last goal of the championship: Tom Kenny for Cork against Wexford (All-Ireland semi-final) *First hat-trick of the championship: Dan Shanahan for Waterford against Clare (Munster q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2005 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 119th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament, since its establishment in 1887. The draw for the provincial fixtures took place on 17 October 2004. The championship began on 15 May 2005 and ended on 11 September 2005. Cork entered the championship as defending champions. On 11 September 2005, Cork won the championship after a 1–21 to 1–16 defeat of Galway in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. This was their 30th All-Ireland title overall and their second title in succession. Galway's Ger Farragher was the championship's top scorer with 3-57. New Format On 17 April 2004, the Hurling Development Committee's proposal to restructure the entire championship system was endorsed by Congress. The new format resulted in a three-tier championship. In the top grade 12 teams would compete for the Liam MacCarthy Cup, with the first round ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seánie McMahon
Seánie McMahon (born 1973) is a former Irish hurler. He played with his local club St Joseph's Doora-Barefield and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1994 until 2006. He is the highest scoring back in All-Ireland Championship history with 0-97 from 51 games. Playing career Club McMahon retired from playing with his club Doora-Barefield in 2009. He has had some success at underage levels before finally winning a senior county championship title in 1998. This was later converted into a Munster club title and on St. Patrick's Day, 1999 McMahon claimed an All-Ireland club title following a huge win over Rathnure. Later that year he won a second county title as well as a second Munster club title. McMahon won a third Clare SHC medal in 2001. Inter-county McMahon is regarded by many as one of the finest hurlers to have ever played for Clare. He made his championship debut in 1994 against Tipperary and was a prominent member of the Clare side that won the Munster C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 120th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament, since its establishment in 1887. The draw for the provincial fixtures took place on 12 November 2005. The championship began on 14 May 2006 and ended on 3 September 2006 Cork entered the championship as defending champions. On 3 September 2006, Kilkenny won the championship after a 1–16 to 1–13 defeat of Cork in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. This was their 29th All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 2003. Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin was the championship's top scorer with 2-47. Teams Overview Twelve teams participated in hurling's top tier in 2006. For the first time since 1983, the Ulster champions were not represented in the wider All-Ireland series of games. Antrim, in spite of being Ulster champions in 2005, subsequently lost all of their All-Ireland qualif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Lohan
Frank Lohan (born 1974 in Shannon, County Clare) is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his adopted club Oranmore/Maree, on the outskirts of Galway city, and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county team from 1995 until 2008. Playing career Frank Lohan won his first Munster Senior Hurling Championship in 1995, as Clare defeated Limerick 1-17 to 0-11 in the final. The team then went on to win the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, a victory that made Lohan and his teammates heroes in County Clare - it was the county team's first All-Ireland senior win since 1914. Clare won the Munster and All-Ireland championships again in 1997, and Lohan received his third Munster medal when they retained their provincial title the following year. In 1999, Frank Lohan's performances were recognised with an All-Star award, being selected at corner-back. Frank Lohan was Clare's starting number 4 for more than a decade, playing alongside his brother Brian Lohan in the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 121st staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 22 May 2007 and ended on 2 September 2007. Kilkenny were the 2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, defending champions, and successfully retained their All-Ireland crown following a 2–19 to 1–15 defeat of Limerick GAA, Limerick. This put them on level terms with Cork on 30 titles. Teams A total of twelve teams contested the championship, including eleven teams from the 2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, 2006 championship and new entrant. Westmeath GAA, Westmeath were relegated in 2006 and contested the 2007 Christy Ring Cup, while Antrim GAA, Antrim, winners of the 2006 Christy Ring Cup, gained automatic promotion back to hurling's top tier. Team summaries Personnel and kits Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-final Semi-finals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2008 was the 122nd since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The first matches of the season were played on 25 May 2008, and the championship ended on 7 September 2008. Kilkenny went into the 2008 championship as defending champions, having won their thirtieth All-Ireland title the previous year. The championship culminated with the All-Ireland final, held at Croke Park, Dublin. The match was contested by Kilkenny and Waterford. It was their first meeting in the final since 1963. Kilkenny won the game by 3–30 to 1–13. It was their third All-Ireland title in succession and a record thirty-first for the county. Kilkenny overtook Cork with the most All Ireland Titles. A position which they have not lost since. Format The format of the 2008 championship was slightly different from previous formats: 12 counties participated in Tier 1 of the 2008 Championship. These teams were as follows: * Leinster: Dublin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 123rd staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament. The draw for the 2000 fixtures took place on 8 October 2008. The championship began on 30 May 2009 and ended on 6 September 2009. Kilkenny were the defending champions. Antrim and Galway joined the Leinster Championship for the first time. On 6 September 2009, Kilkenny won the championship following a 2-22 to 0-23 defeat of Tipperary in the All-Ireland final. This was their 32nd All-Ireland title overall, their 7th championship of the decade and a record-equalling fourth All-Ireland title in-a-row. Galway's Joe Canning was the championship's top scorer with 3-46. Kilkenny's Tommy Walsh won Hurler of the Year. Provincial changes Due to a lack of competition in their own respective provinces, Antrim and Galway pushed for entry to the Leinster Championship. At a special meeting of Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolfe Tones Na Sionna GAA
Wolfe Tones is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Shannon in County Clare, Ireland. Honours 2010s * Clare Senior B Football Championship (2): 2010, 2012 * Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (1): 2015 * Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship (1): 2015 * Clare Intermediate Football Championship (1): 2014 * Clare Junior A Ladies Football Championship (1): 2010 * Clare Junior B Football Championship (1): 2016 * Clare Junior B Hurling Championship (1): 2016 * Clare Junior C Hurling Championship (1): 2015 * Clare Under-21 B Hurling Championship (1): 2010 * Clare Minor C Hurling Championship (2): 2012, 2013 * Clare Under-16 A Football Championship (1): 2010 * Clare Under-16 C Hurling Championship (1): 2010 * Clare Under-14 A Hurling Championship (1): 2011 * Clare Under-14 A Football Championship (1): 2011 * Clare Féile na nGael Championship (1): 2011 * Clare Féile Péil na nÓg Championship (1): 2011 2000s * Clare Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2006 * Clare Senio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian O'Connell (hurler)
Brian O'Connell (born 17 February 1984) is an Irish former hurling, hurler and Manager (Gaelic Games), manager. At club level he played with Wolfe Tones na Sionna GAA, Wolfe Tones, and also lined out at inter-county level with various Clare GAA, Clare teams. O'Connell has been the Clare minor hurling team manager since 2021. Playing career Born in Shannon, County Clare, Shannon, County Clare, O'Connell first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with the Wolfe Tones na Sionna GAA, Wolfe Tones club. He eventually progressed to adult level and won a Clare Senior Hurling Championship, Clare SHC medal after a defeat of Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA, Newmarket-on-Fergus in 2006. O'Connell first appeared on the inter-county scene with Clare GAA, Clare as a member of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, minor team in 2002. He later spent three consecutive seasons with the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, under-21 team. O'Connell was drafted onto the Clare senior hur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
