Career
Born in, County, Clohessy first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team He made his senior debut during the 1953 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Clohessy also represented the inter-provincial team on a number of occasions, winning one Railway Cup medal. At club level he is a one-time championship medallist with.
His retirement came following "s victory over Waterford in the 1963 All-Ireland final. Clohessy"s father, Pat, also enjoyed a length career with.
