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RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Team news: Aidan O'Connor makes first start for Limerick, Damien Cahalane in for Cork
Aidan O'Connor will make his first championship start for Limerick in Saturday's Munster SHC final against Cork. The 23-year-old from Ballybrown comes in at full-forward for Shane O'Neill, who he replaced during the defeat to Clare in the final game of the group stages. The seven-in-a-row chasers make eight changes from that game but O'Connor for O'Brien is the only one from the 16-point trouncing of the Rebels that secured qualification. That means former All-Stars Declan Hannon, Darragh O'Donovan, Seamus Flanagan, Cathal O'Neill, and Peter Casey are all among the subs. Cork manager Pat Ryan's hand has been forced by injuries as his team go in search of a first Munster title in seven years. Niall O'Leary (groin) and skipper Robert Downey (knee) are on the bench after missing the win over Waterford while Declan Dalton and Ger Millerick miss out altogether. Shane Barrett captains the side in Downey's absence as Damien Cahalane comes in for Millerick and Diarmuid Healy starts at half-forward in place of Brian Roche, Darragh Fitzgibbon moving back to midfield. Galway and Kilkenny will name their teams for Sunday's Leinster SHC final at midday. Limerick: Nickie Quaid; Seán Finn, Dan Morrissey, Mike Casey; Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Barry Nash; Adam English, Will O'Donoghue; Gearóid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Aidan O'Connor, David Reidy. Subs: Shane Dowling, Peter Casey, Colin Coughlan, Seamus Flanagan, Declan Hannon, Barry Murphy, Shane O'Brien, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh, Darragh O'Donovan, Patrick O'Donovan, Cathal O'Neill. Cork: Patrick Collins; Damien Cahalane, Eoin Downey, Seán O'Donoghue; Cormac O'Brien, Ciarán Joyce, Mark Coleman; Tim O'Mahony, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Diarmuid Healy, Shane Barrett, Seamus Harnedy; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes. Subs: Brion Saunderson, Niall O'Leary, Rob Downey, Tommy O'Connell, Ethan Twomey, Luke Meade, Shane Kingston, Jack O'Connor, Brian Roche, Robbie O'Flynn.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Aidan O'Connor the sole change for Limerick for their Munster SHC final clash with Cork
Aidan O'Connor has been introduced to the Limerick team for Saturday's Munster SHC final against Cork. From the team that defeated Cork last month, the Monaleen man is the only change for Shane O'Brien, who is among the 11 players on the bench. O'Connor came off the bench for Kilmallock man O'Brien in the dead rubber game against Clare last Sunday week. The team shows eight changes from the side that lost that game in TUS Gaelic Grounds. All eight who step out of the team are in the matchday panel. Read More Limerick v Cork: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Munster SHC final LIMERICK (SHC v Cork): N. Quaid (Effin); S. Finn (Bruff), D. Morrissey (Ahane), M. Casey (Na Piarsaigh); D. Byrnes (Patrickswell), K. Hayes (Kildimo-Pallaskenry), B. Nash (South Liberties); A. English (Doon), W. O'Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh); G. Hegarty (St Patrick's), C. Lynch (c, Patrickswell), T. Morrissey (Ahane); A. Gillane (Patrickswell), A. O'Connor (Ballybrown), D. Reidy (Dromin-Athlacca). Subs: S. Dowling (Na Piarsaigh), P. Casey (Na Piarsaigh), C. Coughlan (Ballybrown), S. Flanagan (Feohanagh-Castlemahon), D. Hannon (Adare), B. Murphy (Doon), S. O'Brien (Kilmallock), D. Ó Dalaigh (Monaleen), D. O'Donovan (Doon), P. O'Donovan (Effin), C. O'Neill (Crecora-Manister).
Winnipeg Free Press
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Vancouver FC wins penalty shootout over Pacific FC in Canadian Championship play
LANGFORD – Goalkeeper Callum Irving's penalty shootout heroics helped Vancouver FC get past Pacific FC in an all-Canadian Premier League matchup in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play Tuesday. David Norman Jr. scored the decisive spot kick to give Vancouver a 4-2 win in the shootout after the game finished tied at 1-1 after regulation time. Alejandro Díaz, Nicolas Mezquida and Aidan O'Connor also scored for Vancouver in the shootout. Pacific goalkeeper Max Anchor stopped Vasco Fry. Pacific FC's Dario Zanatta, right, tries to get past Vancouver FC's Aidan O'Connor during first half Canadian Championship preliminary round soccer action in Langford, B.C., on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito Aly Ndom and Sami Keshavarz scored for Pacific. Irving stopped Marco Bustos and Emanuel Montejano in the shootout. Vancouver celebrated its first cup win, after losing by 1-0 scores in the preliminary-round at York United in 2023 and at Cavalry FC last year. Next up is a rematch with CPL champion Cavalry in the two-legged quarterfinal. Pacific's Kadin Chung had a chance to win it in stoppage time but his shot went just wide. Vancouver went ahead in the 34th minute via a Diaz penalty. The play started with a giveaway by Ndom. The ball went to Fry who targeted Terran Campbell in the Pacific penalty box with defender Eric Lajeunesse pulling the Vancouver striker down. Vancouver outshot Pacific 4-2 (1-1 in shots on target) in the first half. Pacific had 57 per cent possession. Ndom made amends in the 50th minute, scoring on a free kick from just outside the box. His low shot made it through the Vancouver wall, finding a gap between Kunle Dada-Luke and Mehdi Essoussi, catching Irving off-guard. Mattias Vales, a 17-year-old midfielder, came on for Pacific at halftime. The teenager, a product of the Vancouver Island (VI) Wave Program and a student at The Football Academy at Shawnigan Lake, signed a second CPL developmental contract in March. In the earlier cup game Tuesday, York United FC blanked Ligue1 Quebec champion FC Laval 5-0 at York Lions Stadium. On Wednesday, it's Halifax Wanderers at Forge in another CPL showdown in Hamilton, and League1 B.C.'s TSS Rovers visit Winnipeg's Valour FC. Four teams had already made it to the two-legged quarterfinals, including the MLS-leading Vancouver Whitecaps who received a bye into the final eight as defending champion. Vancouver and Pacific drew 1-1 when they met in league play April 26 in Langley with Ndom scoring the tying goal for Pacific in the 70th minute. Mezquida, a former Whitecap, had given Vancouver the lead in the 17th minute. The rivalry between the two was shown by the game's seven yellow cards and one red. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up Referee Michael Venne handed out six cautions Tuesday, three to each side. Vancouver (1-2-2) is fourth in the CPL standings, three places but just one point ahead of Pacific (1-3-1). It is unbeaten in its last three outings (1-0-2) since dropping its first two games of the campaign (against York and Ottawa). Pacific (1-3-1) has not won since the season-opening 2-0 win over visiting Valour. The Canadian Championship winner hoists the Voyageurs Cup and wins $50,000 and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the elite club competition in North and Central America and the Caribbean. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Kerry coastal community stands proudly over precious dune system rescued from brink of obliteration
It's an inspiring exemplar of what can be done in the face of human activity, coastal erosion and climate change in general. The Maharees community-led collaboration which has paid sand dune dividends, has been supported by a host of state agencies, the local authority Kerry County Council, universities and NGOs. An aerial shot of the area known as Magherabeg Cut (right) has shown dramatic recovery of the dune which had been seriously degraded from unmanaged access from beach users and demonstrates how simple actions like not walking on sand dunes can make them more resilient to storm damage. Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald said: 'Kerry County Council collaborates with communities like Maharees to advance environmental conservation through initiatives such as dune restoration and sustainable tourism strategies. Supported by MD members, the Maharees Conservation Association successfully preserved and nurtured the sand dunes in Magherabeg, Maharees. Chair of Maharees Conservation Association CLG, Aidan O'Connor said: 'We are so proud of the dune recovery here that we wanted to thank all of our partners who worked with us to achieve it over the last nine years. Without support from Kerry County Council, NPWS, University of Galway, Munster Technological University, Clean Coasts and the Dingle Hub we would probably be a news story for all the wrong reasons as our main road would undoubtedly be at risk without these sand dunes.' William Hunt, District Conservation Officer, NPWS said: 'The Maharees Dune Restoration Project serves as a positive example of the significant benefits that can be achieved for both nature and local communities when operating within the regulations of Natura 2000 sites. 'Led by the Maharees Conservation Association, with support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, community efforts have successfully increased the coverage of marram grass on previously bare patches of sand. This has resulted in enhanced dune stabilisation and improved biodiversity levels. 'This initiative is a win not only for nature and the delicate ecosystems supported by these dunes but also for the local communities in Tralee Bay, who depend on the dunes for protection against storm events.' Killian Kelly, Wildlife Biology lecturer at MTU said: 'MTU is delighted to be a long-term collaborator with Maharees Conservation Association, working alongside NPWS, Kerry County Council and the community of the Maharees and West Kerry. ADVERTISEMENT 'Public events, student research projects, and hands on habitat management, provide excellent opportunities teaching and learning for our Wildlife Biology programme, while at the same time contributing to and engaging with communities around the county.' Deirdre de Bhailís, General Manager, Dingle Hub said: 'At Dingle Hub, we're immensely proud to partner with the Maharees Conservation Association through our 'Neart na Machairí project. 'The vital work being done to regenerate these dune systems represents not just environmental protection but community resilience in action. Their success demonstrates how local knowledge, passion and collaboration can create meaningful solutions to the pressing challenges of coastal erosion and climate change.'
