20 years ago

It was a different world twenty years ago. Most counties knew their place in the GAA’s hierarchy.

But John Maughan and Clare changed all that. Banner All Star Seamus Clancy reflects on the most influential Championship result in decades - and what it took to get there.

They all still get a text every few weeks from Martin Flynn. He was corner-forward in ’92 but he’s central to keeping the bond intact to this day. Such a lad’s father-in-law just passed away, removal tomorrow night, funeral the day after. Such a one is getting married, don’t forget to drop a line.

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