Nicky O'Connell

Nicholas Michael "Nicky" O'Connell (born 15 September 1989) is an Irish Hurler who played as a midfielder for the Clare senior team.

Nicky O'Connell
Personal information
Irish name Nioclás Ó Conaill
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born (1989-09-15) 15 September 1989
Clonlara, County Clare, Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Nickname Nicky
Club(s)
Years Club
2006-present
 Clonlara
Club titles
Clare titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2010-2015
 Clare 14 (0-24)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 1
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:55, 21 March 2015.

Born in Clonlara, County Clare, O'Connell first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil Rís, Limerick. 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.[1] Over the next few seasons O'Connell became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one All-Ireland medal.

At club level O'Connell is a one-time championship medallist with Clonlara.

Throughout his career O'Connell made 22 championship appearances. He left the Clare panel in March 2015 but returned again in April 2015.[2][3]

Honours

Team
Clonlara
Clare
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References
  1. "Fitzgerald springs shock as McGrath dropped for Clare clash". Irish Independent. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. Davis, Stephen (12 March 2015). "O'Connell And O'Halloran Frozen Out Of Clare Squad". Clare Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. "Nicky O'Connell returns to Clare squad after apology". The 42. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.


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