‘It has been a bit of a miserable road over the last few months’ Jack Conan is appreciating every moment of life in an Ireland shirt again after a series of injuries interrupted his career. By Garry Doyle Tuesday 2 Mar 2021, 7:00 AM Mar 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM 10,168 Views 3 Comments Jack Conan is back for Ireland after 17 months out. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO A FRESH ERA began in Rome on Saturday, helped by the return of an old face. While debutants Craig Casey and Ryan Baird stole the headlines, the image of a 28-year-old getting his international career back on track also felt like a new beginning.