# Conal Keaney

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Enjoying watching Dublin, Kilkenny 'massive favourites' for Leinster final, and praise for 'trojan' clubmate

Conal Keaney: ‘Everything is stacked in Kilkenny’s favour, but I don’t think it will faze Dublin in any shape or form’

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Jul 15th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Hurling

'People don't give Dublin the credit they deserve' - Keaney slams 'nonsense talk'

The retired Dublin star was annoyed with the post-match commentary after last weekend’s Leinster semi-final win over Galway.

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Jul 8th 2021, 2:02 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, Eamon Ryan's nephew was not awarded a bike hire contract in Offaly

The misleading article was widely shared on social media before it was removed by Gript.

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May 7th 2021, 3:04 PM

# Legend

Stalwart Keaney retires from Dublin duty 20 years after his debut

Conal Keaney has announced his inter-county retirement for the second time.

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Apr 19th 2021, 9:11 AM

# driven

Keaney: 'I used to think hurling and football was everything growing up'

36-year-old Conal Keaney will lead Ballyboden St Enda’s into battle against Ballyhale Shamrocks today.

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Dec 2nd 2018, 7:00 AM

# veteran

'I'll see how the body is after this campaign': Keaney undecided on Dublin future

The 36-year-old made a surprise return to the county side this year.

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Nov 28th 2018, 4:06 PM

# Ready to go

Star forward Keaney ruled out as Dublin make one change for trip to Wexford

Dublin are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Kilkenny when they take on Wexford this Sunday.

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May 18th 2018, 3:56 PM

# Dubs XV

3 All-Ireland club winners and 3 debutants as Dublin hurlers name side to face Kilkenny

Pat Gilroy has named his starting fifteen.

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May 11th 2018, 3:45 PM

# Edge Of The Square

'I think Peter was the best full-back easily I've ever played with' - salute for departing Dub

Peter Kelly stepped away last weekend and Conal Keaney has plenty praise for his former team-mate.

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Apr 25th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Conal Keaney

Gilroy's early morning sessions back on the agenda as he welcomes Keaney into Dublin fold

35-year-old Conal Keaney featured in a challenge match against Waterford on Friday night.

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Jan 15th 2018, 3:40 PM

# Lost time

'Everyone wanted to hurl. It was cool to be a Dublin hurler. Is it cool now in Dublin? I’d question it'

Conall Keaney doesn’t see himself donning Dublin blue again, but believes the hurlers will flourish under the right manager.

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Sep 6th 2017, 9:34 AM

# Hang Up The Hurley

Farewell - 13 hurling stars who called it a day in 2016

Kilkenny, Tipperary, Offaly, Dublin, Laois and Limerick players all bowed out.

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Dec 26th 2016, 7:00 PM

# loyal servant

'At the height of his career he was a phenomenal player - he had everything'

Ger Cunningham pays tribute to Conal Keaney.

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Apr 14th 2016, 9:00 AM

# Hanging up the boots

Dublin's Conal Keaney announces his retirement from the inter-county game

The dual star has called time on his career with the Dubs.

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Apr 8th 2016, 8:40 AM

# looking ahead

We'll know more about Conal Keaney's Dublin future once Ballyboden's club campaign ends

Dublin hurling boss Ger Cunningham is leaving the veteran focus on club commitments.

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Jan 8th 2016, 10:01 AM

# Forward Planning

'Maybe I'm too old, I don't know' - Conal Keaney drops a strong retirement hint

The 33-year-old will make a call on his Dublin hurling future early next year.

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Dec 8th 2015, 6:30 AM

# marching on

Brogan brothers on song as Plunkett's and Ballyboden march on in Dublin

Raheny and Kilmacud Crokes bow out.

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Oct 2nd 2015, 10:30 PM

# Comment

Are Dublin's hurlers back up and running or was Laois victory a false dawn?

The Sky Blues looked a far more cohesive unit but face a much bigger test next weekend.

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Jul 4th 2015, 10:40 PM

# Dual Stars

Dublin hurlers replay will impact on club football in the capital

The glamour weekend clash between Ballyboden St Enda’s and Kilmacud Crokes is off.

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Jun 1st 2015, 1:43 PM

# Video Nasty

Sutcliffe blasts RTÉ panel for landing Conal Keaney in stamp trouble

“It was a joke that it came up in the first place,” says Sutcliffe as Dubs prepare for Cork semi.

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Apr 18th 2015, 10:00 AM

# Innocent man

Conal Keaney cleared of allegedly stamping on Limerick's Cian Lynch

Good news for the Dublin hurlers ahead of Sunday’s semi-final.

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Apr 15th 2015, 7:05 AM

# Amateurs And Pros

How does Conal Keaney's training day compare to Yaya Toure, Dan Carter and Dwayne Wade?

How do amateur GAA players match up to worldwide professional superstars?

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May 1st 2014, 11:45 AM

# Family Time

Snapshot - Conal Keaney celebrates Dublin title with his daughter

Keaney was part of the Ballyboden St Enda’s team that won today’s county hurling final.

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Nov 10th 2013, 5:05 PM

# Blue Sunday

Blue fever sweeps across Dublin — but Daly keeping his feet on the ground

Bookmakers slashed Dublin’s All-Ireland price to as little as 4/1 last night after they ended their Leinster drought.

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Jul 8th 2013, 7:30 AM

# play it again

2 changes in Dublin team for Leinster SHC replay with Wexford

Man-of-the-match from the drawn match Michael Carton starts at wing back and Conal Keaney gets the 10 jersey.

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Jun 13th 2013, 10:04 PM

# Team news

3 changes in Kilkenny team while Dublin shift Rushe and Keaney

Richie Power returns to the Cats attack for their Allianz Hurling League semi-final with Galway.

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Apr 19th 2013, 9:52 PM

# Waiting Game

Dubs wait on injured duo

Conal Keaney and Conor McCormack face a race against the clock if they are to feature in Ennis tomorrow evening.

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Jul 6th 2012, 11:46 AM

# Comeback

No pressure on us, insists recuperating Dublin star Keaney

Dublin ace accepts that free-taking might have cost his team thus far but an escape from relegation and the returns of injured stars could lead to a strong 2012.

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Apr 1st 2012, 9:45 AM

# casualties

More injury woe for Dubs as two more ruled out

Anthony Daly has penciled Liam Rushe and Peter Kelly onto the end of a long injury list.

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Feb 29th 2012, 11:40 AM

# Capital gains

Daly looks to young faces for Galway trip

Shane Stapleton, a St Patrick’s clubmate of Liam Rushe makes his first league start as does Danny Sutcliffe of Naomh Jude

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Feb 24th 2012, 9:20 PM

# dub star

Slowly does it: Dublin hurler Keaney on track but taking his time in comeback

“I’m probably on target for where I should be at the moment,” Keaney says, in good news for Dublin hurling fans.

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Jan 23rd 2012, 4:07 PM

# Oh My My My July

The sporting year in review: July

First-time Major winner Darren Clarke created some of the biggest headlines in July but he certainly wasn’t the only talking point.

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Dec 29th 2011, 9:01 AM

# recognition

And the nominees are... hurling All-Star runners and riders announced

14 Kilkenny players feature among the 45 players nominated as part of the 2011 awards.

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Sep 29th 2011, 1:45 PM

# Blue bloods

Vox pop: Can the Dubs go all the way in the hurling?

They’ve already made history by booking their spot in the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals. But can Anthony Daly’s men actually win the Liam MacCarthy Cup this season?

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Jul 29th 2011, 2:31 PM