David Clarke (born 27 November 1983) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Ballina Stephenites. He also played for the Mayo county team until his retirement in 2021.[1]

He played in the 2006 All-Ireland Final defeat to Kerry and the 2012 All-Ireland final which Mayo lost by 0-13 to 2-11 against Donegal.[2][3] He also played in the 2016 All-Ireland Final against Dublin, starting the first match before being dropped for the second, only to come on as a second-half substitute to face a penalty he was unable to save; Mayo lost by a single point.[4] Clarke announced his retirement from inter county football in January 2021.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Clarke taking nothing for granted". Hogan Stand. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Donegal 2-11 0-13 Mayo". BBC Sport. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Murphy rocket sees Donegal strike gold". Irish Independent. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  4. ^ "All-Ireland SFC final: Dublin edge out heartbroken Mayo in replay at Croke Park". BBC Sport. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke retires after 20 years". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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