Donal Moloney

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Donal Moloney (born 1966) is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He was the joint-manager of the Clare senior team with Gerry O'Connor from 2016 until departing after the 2019 championship . [1] [2]

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On 4 June 2017, in his first Championship game in charge alongside Gerry O'Connor, Clare defeated Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Semple Stadium on a 2–16 to 3–17 scoreline. [3] [4]

Honours

Manager

Clare

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References

  1. Verney, Michael (11 October 2016). "Moloney and O'Connor set to take Clare reins". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. "Clare hurling panel frustrated by 'lack of clarity' surrounding managerial selection". The 42. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. "Clare 3-17 Limerick 2-16". Munster GAA. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  4. "Goals from O'Donnell and McGrath key as Clare reach first Munster hurling final since 2008". The 42. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Clare Senior Hurling Joint-Manager
2016–2019
Succeeded by
Achievements
Preceded by All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Final
winning joint-manager

2012-2014
Succeeded by