Over the last 30 years, we have become used to Marty Morrissey becoming excitable on the biggest days. But there had to be a first time, and there was a special joy in it involving his native Clare.
On July 19, 1992, the Banner took on champions Kerry in the Munster final. At the time, Kerry were chasing their 64th Munster title. Clare had been champions once – way back in 1917.
But they had an Army man from Mayo in charge, and John Maughan was fiercely ambitious. He didn’t mind stepping on toes either, winding up a few club managers with his approach — including Morrissey, who was then in charge of Kilmurry-Ibrickane.
