Lynch goes out on a high
October 04, 2013
Clare's Fergal Lynch
The experienced Clooney-Quin clubman, who was the only married man among a squad of bachelors this year, was quick to announce his retirement after last Saturday's replay win over Cork. Lynch made his debut in 2002 and made a brief appearance as a blood sub for man of the match Shane O'Donnell during the second half.
"Definitely calling it day. That's the end of it now. A good way to go," the schoolteacher told the Clare Champion.
"I got a bit of a teaser when I came on as a blood sub. I was coming on again with four minutes to go and then Cork got the goal and things changed. But these things happen. It's an occasion for everybody."
Lynch says it's a dream come true for him to finish his career with a coveted Celtic Cross.
"It's just a surreal moment. It's something I have dreamed since I was a young fella and my father handed me a hurley. Thankfully it has come true. I was looking back at the last 11 years that I've been involved and I thought I might never see this day. It's just an unbelievable moment." Tweet
