Clare colossus John Conlon has overcome every trough and setback

Mike McNamara and Ger O’Loughlin trace the impact of a Banner stalwart.

COMING OUT ON TOP: Clare's John Conlon signs autographs after the Munster AHC win over Tipperary Pic: Michael P Ryan, Sportsfile

This month 15 years ago, Mike McNamara unleashed the most enduring Clare hurling career of all.

Their Munster semi-final against Tipperary was just into its 62nd minute when he gave John Conlon the first of what was to be a record number of championship appearances for his county, 62 and counting.