Liam O’Connor

‘I love Irish songs and the Irish language. Putting that with something more ethnically me, it just feels right’

Traditional music widens its lens and celebrates contribution of artists who call Ireland their home

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 05:00

Home improvements: How to get cheap finance as building costs rise

Despite soaring costs, demand for refurb or retrofit remains high – but money is available

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00

Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdown

Carbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithful

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes released from Ireland squad

Internationals will be available for Munster’s clash with Dragons at the weekend

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 19:19

Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for Munster

Munster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at Bath

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 14:25

Munster colleagues back RG Snyman to return from latest injury nightmare

Jean Kleyn: ‘He’s probably one of the most mentally tough guys I have met’

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 14:53

Stephen Larkham confirms he wants to stay at Munster beyond 2022

Former Wallabies outhalf confirms desire to extend Thomond Park stay beyond summer

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 15:00

Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbers

None of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involved

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56

Rainbow Cup gives Munster a new gold dream to chase after

Squad ‘seriously’ focused on winning trophy despite injuries and defeat to Connacht

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

What should Ulster Bank and KBC mortgage holders do?

As both banks prepare to leave the Irish market, customers have some options

Tue May 04 2021 - 05:11

How Covid-19 has impacted the mortgage market

Relying on Covid supports have made getting a mortgage more challenging for many

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 05:22

Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre

Michael Bradley has seen his options decimated for Monday’s trip to Thomond Park

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Tommie Potts: The fireman who lit the flame of traditional music

The Coombe fiddler’s legacy is celebrated in a new concert film as part of Musictown

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 05:00

RG Snyman to decide on where to spend his ‘six to 12-month’ rehabilitation

Munster’s injury crisis deepens with Springbok star facing up to a year out

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 05:00

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00

Chastened Munster leave the champions’ lair with regrets

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 02:00

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Saracens make 12 changes for visit of Munster

John Ryan will make his 150th Munster appearance against Saracens on Saturday

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 13:34

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 20:01

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 06:20

Johann van Graan praises Munster’s depth after win in Italy

‘It’s great that so many of our squad are hitting form at the back end of the season’

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 12:56

Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 12:58

Jack O’Donoghue returns to Munster XV for Zebre visit

There are seven changes to the Munster side that faced Scarlets three weeks ago

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Fundraiser for cancer services in Limerick goes ahead despite death of organiser

Mary Cregan (33) a nurse at University Hospital Limerick had brain tumour

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 22:01

Arts Council chair calls for an Aosdána for performing artists

State investment in the arts marked but Ireland remains below European average

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 12:09

Business as usual as top three All-Ireland League clubs secure victories

Cork Con keep five-point lead over Lansdowne after bonus-point win over Terenure

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 16:25

No plans for the bank holiday and Halloween? You need to read this

From Macnas parades and the Bram Stoker Festival to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 14:20

Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill: On My Culture Radar

The singer on her favourite gadget, and why she loves Maeve Higgins and Caravaggio

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 05:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Johann van Graan and Munster to stand by convicted doper Gerbrandt Grobler

‘As far as we’re concerned he’s done his time and that’s the end of it’

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony a concern for Munster

Munster captain a doubt for final pool game against Castres

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 14:34

Munster confirm trio of new contracts

Liam O’Connor, Fineen Wycherley and Calvin Nash have also signed their first pro deals

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 19:40