Career
Clohessy played for, Queensland Reds and He played as a prop and was known by his fans as "The Claw". He played most of his career at tighthead prop but later switched to loosehead. Clohessy made his debut against Ulster in 1987.
This was also Clohessy"s last game for, as he retired at the end of the 2001-2002 season.
He made his debut against France in February 1993, during the 1993 Five Nations Championship. His first try for came against Australia in June 1994.
Clohessy missed the 1995 Rugby World Cup, but was selected in "s squad for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. His last appearance for was against France in the 2002 Six Nations Championship.
He formerly owned a public in Limerick called "Clohessy"s" and an adjoining night club called "The Sin Bin".
He opened a public and restaurant Crokers Bar & Restaurant in Murroe, east Limerick. The menu has a Limerick/rugby theme. In January 2008, Clohessy saved the life of a young girl after she fell from her pony and swallowed her tongue.
