John Conlon's 2022 dressing room stance the turning point for Clonlara

DRESSING ROOM MUSINGS: John Conlon of Clonlara celebrates after the Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship final between Clonlara and Crusheen at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Back, finally. With overjoyed team-mates all around him, John Conlon is a ball of joy and relief after getting his hands on the Canon Hamilton Cup for the first time since 2008.

Clonlara overcame Crusheen 3-18 to 2-16 in front of 5,048 at Cusack Park. For Conlon, this day has been a long time coming.