At club he plays with Ballyea, while he has also lined out at inter-county level with various Clare teams.
O'Connell first played hurling to a high standard as a student as St. Flannan's College in Ennis.
[3] He was at centre-back when Ballyea were beaten by Cuala in the 2017 All-Ireland club final.
[5] O'Connell progressed to the under-21 team and was at right-wing-back when Clare beat Wexford to win a third consecutive All-Ireland U21HC title in 2014.
[6] He also spent a period of time with the senior team and was a panel member when Clare won the National League title in 2016.