Cork's Clancy calls it a day

Cork's Tomas Clancy. ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.

Cork defender Tomás Clancy has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

The Fermoy clubman made his breakthrough with the Rebels in 2013, having won Munster U21 and All-Ireland junior football honours two years previous.

The 30-year-old also won a Cork SFC crown with his club and two Sigerson Cup titles with UCC.

This past September, Clancy damaged his calf and Achilles tendon in a club game and, as a result, he would miss Cork’s run to the Munster SFC final.

Cork GAA paid tribute to him for his services with the following message:

“Best wishes to Tomás Clancy on his retirement from inter-county football. Tomás has given great service to Cork over the last number of years. Thank you and best wishes for the future and hopefully Tomás will be playing with Fermoy GAA in the future.”

Fermoy GAA tweeted: “Fermoy GAA wish Tomás Clancy well in his retirement from Cork football.

“A leader he consistently performed with discipline, passion. We are proud of his inter county contribution. Fermoy colours only now for the future. Thank you, Tomás.” 

Best wishes to Tomás Clancy on his retirement from inter-county football. Tomás has given great service to Cork over the last number of years. Thank you and best wishes for the future and hopefully Tomás will be playing with @fermoygaa in the future. https://t.co/8V6x43shif pic.twitter.com/y7IQ356NZM

— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) February 1, 2021