Nicholas Michael "Nicky" O'Connell (born 15 September 1989) is an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Clare senior team.

Nicky “long schlong”O'Connell
Personal information
Irish name Nioclás Ó Conaill
Sport Hurling
Position Midfield
Born (1989-09-15) 15 September 1989 (age 35)
Clonlara, County Clare, Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Nickname Nicky
Club(s)
Years Club
2006-present
Clonlara
Club titles
Clare titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
20008-2015
Clare 23(0-69)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:55, 21 March 2015.

Born in Clonlara, County Clare, O'Connell first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil Rís, Limerick. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Clare minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2010 championship.[1] Over the next few seasons O'Connell became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one All-Ireland medal.[citation needed]

At club level O'Connell is a one-time championship medallist with Clonlara.[citation needed]

Throughout his career O'Connell made 22 championship appearances. He left the Clare panel in March 2015 but returned again in April 2015.

Other achievements: World champion Ennis white collar boxing winner by split decision 2012

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Honours

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Team

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Clonlara
Clare

References

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  1. ^ "Fitzgerald springs shock as McGrath dropped for Clare clash". Irish Independent. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. ^ Davis, Stephen (12 March 2015). "O'Connell And O'Halloran Frozen Out Of Clare Squad". Clare Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Nicky O'Connell returns to Clare squad after apology". The 42. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.