John Conlon has confirmed that he will be on board for Clare’s defence of their All-Ireland SHC and Allianz League titles next year.

The 35-year-old was named Hurling Personality of the Year at the Gaelic Writers’ Association awards ceremony in Dublin on Friday night after playing a starring role in the Banner’s first Liam MacCarthy triumph in 11 years.  

 “I’m injury-free and I came through the club campaign so if Brian (Lohan) gives me the call, I’ll be back,” Conlon said.

“Since Brian has come in, he just brought that bit of steeliness to us and put a lot of ownership on the players, and the players took a lot of responsibility on.

“He got great lads around him to train the team, good S&C and the different aspects that are needed at inter-county.

“Everyone’s just bought into it. I’ve often heard Shane O’Donnell say, I know we’ve all referenced this, the last three or four years have probably been the most enjoyable experiences playing on a hurling field for the Clare jersey. It’s just because we’ve taken on the responsibility of the jersey.”

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