At club he plays with Ballyea, while he had also previously lined out at inter-county level with various Clare teams.
Flanagan first played hurling to a high standard as a student at St. Flannan's College in Ennis.
He was a non-used substitute when Clare beat Cork in a replay to win the All-Ireland SHC title in 2013.
[11] Flanagan has remained a peripheral figure on the team, and only made his first championship start in 2022.
[16] Flanagan has also become involved in team management and coaching as a teacher in Ardscoil Rís in Limerick.