Cork defender Thomas Clancy retires from inter-county football

The Clonakilty man follows John O’Rourke and Killian O’Hanlon in retiring. 

TIME CALLED: Thomas Clancy of Cork during the 2019 All-Ireland SFC quarter-final. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Cork defender Thomas Clancy has announced his inter-county retirement at the age of 32.

The Clonakilty man made his senior championship debut in 2013. He follows John O’Rourke and Killian O’Hanlon who recently hung up their boots while Damien Gore and Steven Sherlock are taking a year out in 2025.

“The time has come for me to finish up my playing days with Cork,” he told the Southern Star. 

“It has been a very difficult decision to make.

“I want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way since I was a Cork minor in 2010. My club Clonakilty, the Cork County Board, all the management and backroom teams I’ve come across over the years, and finally my family for their constant support.

“I want to wish John (Cleary), his backroom team, and all the players the best of luck for the coming year, and I look forward to cheering them on from the stands. To all the players and friendships I’ve made over the years, it has been an absolute pleasure and I will miss it so much.”