Dream realised as Clonmel Commercials wakes up in winter wonderland

Many a campaign was plotted in the front room of John and Maureen McNamara’s house on Shamrock Hill in Clonmel, many a victory celebrated, many a defeat mourned, many a cup of tea shared over the years on good footballing days and bad.

Yesterday in the front room was a time for satisfied reflection, to look back on a day they thought may never come.

It was the morning after the day before, and the night before, and all around Clonmel there were hoarse voices and the odd sore head, but those waking up to wonder if it was all a dream had no need to doubt.