By Cian O’Connell Alan Connolly is relishing a return to training with the Cork senior hurling team ahead of the 2026 campaign. Ben O’Connor has replaced Pat Ryan as Cork manager so there is a change to the set-up ahead of the commencement of the Allianz Hurling League.

ALAN Connolly insists that Tipperary wiped the floor with Cork because of their hunger — not their sweeper. Rebels forward Connolly helped his side open up a six-point lead by the midway mark in

He started all 15 of Cork’s championship games since then across 2024 and 2025, winning a Munster medal this season and lining out in two All-Ireland finals. The journey will continue when preseason training resumes shortly under new manager Ben O’Connor.

IT’S A BUSY day ahead for President Catherine Connolly, who will spend her first full day in office travelling across the country for a number of engagements. Connolly will begin her morning with a visit to a gaelscoil in Dublin. It’s a symbolic first engagement that reflects her long-standing commitment to the Irish language.

AS Catherine Connolly officially enters the Aras as the 10th President of Ireland this week, political parties are turning their attention to yet another election. President Catherine Connolly

Connolly admits the loss to Tipp was tough, but pays tribute to outgoing manager Pat Ryan and club legend Patrick Horgan

Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly will not seek re-election after her term ends in 2026. Connolly, first elected in 1998, cited her long tenure in public service and family wishes as reasons for her decision. Her announcement follows that of her ...

Comedian David McSavage has cracked up fans by posting a skit of Catherine Connolly’s clash with Elijah Burke on Instagram. He captioned the post: ‘Catherine Connolly is not Darth Vader.’ McSavage took a clip from Elijah’s clash with Connolly last month at a college event in Galway.