Quick Facts
Biography
Nicholas Michael "Nicky" O'Connell (born 15 September 1989) is an Irish Hurler who played as a midfielder for the Clare senior team.
Born in Clonlara, County Clare, O'Connell first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil Rís, Limerick. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Clare minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2010 championship. Over the next few seasons O'Connell became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one All-Ireland medal.
At club level O'Connell is a one-time championship medallist with Clonlara.
Throughout his career O'Connell made 22 championship appearances. He left the Clare panel in March 2015 but returned again in April 2015.
Honours
Team
- Clonlara
- Clare Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2008
- Clare
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2013
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2009
- Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2009
- National League (Division 1B) (1): 2012