Latest news with #SeniorHurling
Extra.ie
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Inside Alan Connolly's life off the pitch
Cork's Alan Connolly will be hoping his 24th birthday celebrations will double up as All Ireland celebrations as the Senior Hurling team vy for their first title in 20 years. The 23-year-old from Blackrock was the well deserved Bord Gáis Man of the Match on Saturday following the Rebels 20-point win over Dublin. On the day, the full-forward earned a hattrick as he contributed three goals and two points to Cork's 7-26 win. Cork's Alan Connolly will be hoping his 24th birthday celebrations will double up as All Ireland celebrations as the Senior Hurling team vy for their first title in 20 years. Pic: INPHO/Leah Scholes Cork take on Tipperary in the All Ireland Senior Hurling final on Sunday, July 20 with Alan celebrating his 24th birthday the day before, Saturday, July 19. The youngster comes from a family steeped in GAA and is often proudly supported by his girlfriend, Alanna. Here's a look at his life off the pitch… As with many young lads, Alan started his hurling career at club level and played both juvenile and underage for Blackrock before progressing to the Senior team. In 2018, Alan made his debut on the county panel when he played for the minor team. Two years later he had a successful stint with the U20 team, claiming both Munster and All Ireland titles. The Cork man has been on the senior team since 2021 and made his debut in May 2021 when he came on as a substitute for Shane Barrett and scored two goals against Waterford. On the day, the full-forward earned a hattrick as he contributed three goals and two points to Cork's 7-26 win. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne Alan comes from a family steeped in Cork GAA with his grandfather Mick Cashman a goalkeeper for the Cork senior team and his granduncle was also on the Cork squad. Uncles Tom and Jim Cashman have also been county hurlers and boast six All-Ireland medals between them when playing with the Rebel County from 1977 to 1990. The up and coming star will be hoping to add to the family's medal haul in two weeks time. Alan Connolly is in a relationship with Alanna O'Flynn who is regularly seen at matches on support duties. Pic: Instagram/ Alan Connolly Alan is currently studying Business Information Systems at Munster Technological University in Cork (formerly Cork Institute of Technology). He has played for the college as part of their Fitzgibbon Cup panel since 2023. Cork Beo also report that Alan is a part-time bartender at Blackrock National Hurling Cup. Alan is in a relationship with Alanna O'Flynn who is regularly seen at matches on support duties. The pair often share pictures of each other on their respective social media, and appear to love travelling and music, having both attending Electric Picnic last year.
Extra.ie
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Here's how you can get your hands on coveted All Ireland final tickets
All roads lead to Croke Park this month as Cork and Tipperary vy for All Ireland glory in the Senior Hurling championship, while four teams remain in the football championships. Over the weekend, Cork and Tipperary advanced from their respective semi-finals with Cork blitzing Dublin's dreams with a 20-point devastation against the Dubs. Meanwhile, it went down to the whistle for Tipp and the Cats, with Tipperary beating Kilkenny by just two points. The second hurling semi-final of the weekend has been shrouded in controversy following a score-board error which put Liam Cahill's men three ahead of Kilkenny, when it should have been just two points. All roads lead to Croke Park this month as Cork and Tipperary vy for All Ireland glory in the Senior Hurling championship, while four teams remain in the football championships. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The confusion came following a shot from midfielder Noel McGrath who went for a point in the 70th minute. Despite the point being waved wide by an umpire, the scoreboard increased meaning Kilkenny thought they needed three points in order to take the game into extra time. The Munster v Munster hurling final takes place on Sunday, July 20 while the football final takes place the following weekend on Sunday, July 27. This weekend, GAA fans will find out who is set to play in said final with Kerry and Tyrone facing off on Saturday in the semi-final stages while Meath and Donegal clash on Sunday. With the All Ireland final days getting closer and closer, eager GAA fans are hoping to get their hands on some of the coveted tickets. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo With the All Ireland final days getting closer and closer, eager GAA fans are hoping to get their hands on some of the coveted tickets. While selected SuperValu and Centra stores sell GAA tickets throughout the year, and tickets can be typically purchased online via Ticketmaster, this will not be the case for either All Ireland finals. The GAA have stated: 'Tickets for the GAA All-Ireland Hurling and Football finals are allocated to the county boards and the clubs. 'Tickets for the GAA Football and Hurling All-Ireland Finals will not be available for public sale through the usual outlets.' They added that each county board receives an allocation of tickets for the All-Ireland finals with the competing counties receiving the most significant allocations. 'These are then filtered down to their clubs and subsequently the club members,' they confirmed. GAA clubs across Ireland have been taking to social media to explain what they will be doing with their allocation, with some clubs advising fully paid members to contact a certain number/email who will try to facilitate.
