Brothers in Sport
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Cormac Bonnar was coaxed out of retirement to play a vital role in Tipperary’s re-emergence as a major hurling power in the late 1980s. © Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE
His career was coming to an end in 2000, but Joe Cooney still displayed the style and control that made him a favourite of Galway hurling fans. © Damien Eagers/SPORTSFILE
His adoring fans carry a triumphant Joe Cooney from the field at Semple Stadium after his brilliant individual performance for Galway against Kilkenny in the 1986 All-Ireland semi-final. © Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
Jimmy Cooney, the referee, is escorted off Croke Park after he ended the 1998 All-Ireland semi-final prematurely. He had happier days in the stadium when winning an All-Ireland title with Galway in 1980. © David Maher/SPORTSFILE
Martin McHugh evades the attentions of Dublin’s Keith Barr as he inspires Donegal to the county’s only All-Ireland senior success in 1992. © Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
James McHugh and Derry’s Johnny McGurk exchange pleasantries after the rain-soaked Ulster final of 1993. © Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
Jim McHugh proudly shows his Donegal senior football championship medal, won in 1952 with Killybegs, to his sons James, Martin and Enda. © Michael O’Donnell
Donegal’s James McHugh keeps a watchful eye as his brother Martin shoots for goal. © John Quirke Photography
Gentle Giant: George O’Connor finished his illustrious career with Wexford by winning his only All-Ireland title in 1996. © Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
Wexford’s John O’Connor, of whom his brother George said in tribute, ‘John had far more skill than I had’. © Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
Tomás, Darragh and Marc Ó Sé pose for the cameras in the build-up to the All-Ireland final of 2002, the first final that featured all three brothers. ©Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE
Family Affair: For the first time in the history of the All Stars scheme, three brothers were chosen on the same selection when Marc, Darragh and Tomás Ó Sé were named on the 2007 Football All Stars. © Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE
In Full Flight: Darragh Ó Sé soars into the air to win possession for Kerry against old rivals Cork. © Brian Lawless/SPORTSFILE
From Fiji to Na Piarsaigh: Seán Óg, Setanta and Aisake Ó hAilpín celebrate Na Piarsaigh’s success in the Cork senior hurling championship in 2004. © Matt Browne/SPORTSFILE
Sean Óg Ó hAilpín on championship duty for Cork. © Brendan Moran/ SPORTSFILE
Pascal (left) and Peter Canavan together in triumph after Errigal Chiárain won the Ulster club title in 2002. © Damien Eagers/SPORTSFILE *EDI*
Peter the Great: Peter Canavan in typical pose lining out for Tyrone in the Ulster championship.
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Determination: Peter Canavan in action for his club, Errigal Chiaráin. © Oliver McVeigh/SPORTSFILE
Bernard (left) and Alan Brogan celebrate Dublin’s success in the Leinster football championship in 2007 when both were goalscorers. © Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE