Conlon: Clonlara have found maturity in clutch moments

John Conlon sensed something new in the Clonlara dressing room this year

John Conlon Clonlara in action against David Sweeney Kiladangan during the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final at FBD Semple Stadium. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

John Conlon is sitting in the Old Stand dugout. His bloodied hands and broad grin tell of a battle just survived. The view in front of him is a Thurles field packed full of delighted Clonlara folk.

His gearbag is heavier for the All-Star gong picked up on Friday night. His gearbag is not yet done with 2023.