Nicky O'Connell

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 played competitive 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.

Other achievements: World champion Ennis white collar boxing winner by split decision 2012

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