Gerry O'Connor (hurling manager)

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Gerry O'Connor (born 1966) is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He was the joint-manager of the Clare senior team with Donal Moloney 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 Donal Moloney, Clare defeated Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Semple Stadium on a 2-16 to 3-17 scoreline. [3] [4]

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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.