Kelly: Hard to put finger on why Clare were 'below par' It is hard to understand how the Banner were "below par" during their All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Kilkenny according to their talisman Tony Kelly. GAA • 07 Jul 22
O'Donnell: Rousing Lohan team-talk spurred Clare on Shane O'Donnell said a "rousing" half-time team talk by manager Brian Lohan was vital in steering the Banner to victory over Wexford in Saturday's All-Ireland … Hurling • 19 Jun 22
Tyrrell: Question marks abound for both Galway and Cork The question marks over both Galway and Cork will lead to an intriguing All-Ireland hurling quarter-final clash, according to Jackie Tyrrell. GAA • 13 Jun 22
Tony Kelly brilliance drives ruthless Clare past Offaly Tony Kelly showed his value to Clare as they were forced to dig deep before pulling away in the closing quarter to record a 4-20 … GAA • 27 Feb 22
Changing dynamics - but Clare's main focus is on April Clare talisman Tony Kelly on having to alter preparations as a result of an earlier start to the championship GAA • 15 Feb 22
Kelly eyeing up a return for a couple of league games Tony Kelly is hoping to see some action in this season's Allianz League, as he continues his recuperation from an ankle injury. GAA • 14 Feb 22
Tony Kelly doubtful for 2022 League after ankle surgery Clare's Tony Kelly is set for a prolonged spell on the sideline after it was confirmed he is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury. GAA • 18 Oct 21
Dónal Óg Cusack: Dublin, Wexford and Waterford to win Dónal Óg Cusack is tipping Dublin to scrape past Antrim, Wexford to ease past Laois and feels the Waterford attack will have too much for … GAA • 25 Jun 21
Kelly: It was probably the best hurling I've played Tony Kelly acknowledged that the 2020 championship represented the best form he's yet shown in a Clare jersey and indicated he was is in no … GAA • 26 Nov 20
'Battle of minds' as Déise decide how to stop Kelly Waterford stalwart Kevin Moran may be the man tasked with stopping Clare talisman Tony Kelly in Saturday's SHC All-Ireland quarter-final clash. GAA • 19 Nov 20
Clare seeing fruits of Tony Kelly's summer travails Clare's Patrick O'Connor shares an insight into the roots of Tony Kelly's inspired form this winter and the challenge to come against Waterford in the … GAA • 17 Nov 20
League title secondary as Munster foes brace for impact Tony Kelly acknowledges that "there's a bucket or a cup at the end of the game" but the Munster championship takes precedence as two neighbours, … GAA • 23 Oct 20
Tony Kelly relishes winter championship prospect Clare hurler Tony Kelly tells RTÉ2fm's Game On that he is open to the idea of an All-Ireland Championship in the winter months. GAA • 07 May 20
Lohan's Clare pairing the iron fist and velvet glove Brian Lohan has already tackled a number of Clare's recent weaknesses, but the Banner are still a work in progress, writes Shane Stapleton. Hurling • 28 Feb 20
Clare see off Laois to extend winning streak Clare maintained their 100 per cent start to the Allianz Hurling League after literally weathering the storm to beat Laois by 0-17 to 0-09 in … GAA • 16 Feb 20
Is it time to change the colour of the sliotar? After a Tony Kelly point was waved wide against Cork last night, should sliotars be luminous to aid umpires? GAA • 17 Feb 19
Tony Kelly to miss Kilkenny clash as ban upheld Clare's Tony Kelly will miss his side's game against Kilkenny in Ennis this Sunday after a one-match ban for his sending off away to Tipperary … GAA • 01 Feb 19
Ballyea and Cuala primed for All-Ireland final battle Ballyea's Tony Kelly and Cuala's Cian O'Callaghan are ready to lay it all on the line in the St Patrick's Day AIB All-Ireland Club Senior … GAA • 17 Mar 17
Kelly: Scrap Munster championship for hurling Super 8 Clare star Tony Kelly believes the Munster championship would be worth sacrificing to have a group-based competition in hurling along the lines of football's 'Super … GAA • 07 Mar 17
Ballyea's Kelly helps repel St Thomas' comeback Former Hurler of the Year Tony Kelly had the final say as Ballyea moved one step closer to their first ever All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship … GAA • 04 Feb 17
Brennan's delight with unexpected Ballyea success Gary Brennan has admitted that Ballyea's run to an All-Ireland club hurling semi-final has even taken the players by surprise, but that the potential has … GAA • 21 Nov 16
Ballyea inspired by Semple sod, says Kelly Tony Kelly may have starred for Ballyea as they claimed a historic first Munster SHC title but the Thurles factor also played its part in … GAA • 20 Nov 16
Ballyea ready to step into the unknown Ballyea star Gary Brennan knows that he may never have a year as enjoyable as 2016 again as a sportsman so he is doing everything … GAA • 20 Nov 16
Ballyea's Tony Kelly wants to make history Ballyea's Tony Kelly is urging his club to take a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity and claim the Munster senior hurling club title. GAA • 16 Nov 16
'Special' talent Tony Kelly key to Munster bid Ballyea manager Fergal Hegarty is hoping his side can continue their winning ways in what has already been a historic season to date for the … GAA • 08 Nov 16
