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Leo O’Connor has certainly become accustomed to rolling with the punches these past few weeks as Clare’s hurling re-emergence at all levels began to build momentum. Working as a Business Development Manager for The Clare Champion, the Limerick native, and former player as well as former minor and U-21 manager has faced his fair share of banter as the Shannonside derby that extended to four competitive clashes in 2022 reached fever pitch with the recent Munster Final clash. With that rivalry put on hold (temporarily at least), there is no let-up for O’Connor though as having been Offaly minor manager for the past three seasons, there was almost a sense of inevitability when Clare were the ones to come through the quarter-final qualifiers to face the Leinster champions at the All-Ireland Minor Semi-Final stage in Thurles this evening (7.30pm). Before matters get serious on Friday though, the Claughan clubman, who actually played against Offaly in Limerick’s ill-fated 1994 All-Ireland senior …

THE Clare Champion has appointed Leo O’Connor as its new Business Development Manager. The Limerick native is soon to become a regular sight on the highroads and byroads of Clare and beyond, meeting with the newspaper’s many customers and cultivating even more business relationships. Leo, from the Ballysimon Road in Limerick, has a strong sales background. He worked with Seiko watches in Dublin, before moving into the field of media. He has previously worked with Live 95FM in Limerick, as well as The Limerick Leader. He is also well-known in GAA circles. He is the current manager of the Limerick minor hurling team and he previously played hurling and football with Limerick. “I am delighted to be joining the team at The Clare Champion and I look forward to this new challenge. I have always been on the road as a rep and I will be out and about all over Clare, Limerick and the surrounding areas. No matter where …