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# Like Father Like Daughter

This year

2023

'I get way too nervous watching Dad’s matches. I don’t mind missing them at all'

Emma Cleary has an expert in her own household to give her advice as the daughter of Cork senior men’s manager John Cleary.

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Feb 11th 2023, 11:22 AM

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5am starts, job sharing, and the ex-Ireland captain Dad helping get pitch ready for Olympic qualifier

Philip Matthews, father of hockey star Hannah Matthews, is among those who are getting Energia Park in order for this weekend.

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Nov 1st 2019, 3:00 PM