Early Career
Although capped at Ireland Schools level while attending St Munchin's College Limerick, and with a fine underage pedigree, Flannery had to wait patiently for his opportunities, but made the most of those that eventually came his way.
He began his professional career with Connacht, where he spent two seasons vying for the hooker's jersey with Marnus Uijs.
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