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. 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 References 1988 births Living people Clonlara hurlers Clare inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners