Nicholas Michael "Nicky" O'Connell (born 15 September 1989) is an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the

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senior team. Born in

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, O'Connell first played competitive hurling during his schooling at

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. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Clare minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2010 championship. Over the next few seasons O'Connell became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one

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medal. At club level O'Connell is a one-time

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medallist with

. Throughout his career O'Connell made 22 championship appearances. He left the Clare panel in March 2015 but returned again in April 2015. Other achievements: World champion Ennis white collar boxing winner by split decision 2012

Honours

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