The celebrations are continuing across Clare after the county claimed its second All Ireland u21 title in three years after a 2-17 to 2-11 win over Kilkenny in Thurles.
Man of the Match Cathal O connell scored 1-6 with captain Conor Mc Grath scoring the Munster champions other goal in a second half performance that saw the team outscore the Cats by 1-10 to 0-04 points.
The team will be offically welcomed home to the Abbey street car park at a special homecoming event this evening.
Joint manager Gerry O Connor felt the sides defense was the key to their success
Conor Mc Grath became only the second Clare man ever to lift the Cross of Cashel trophy after he scored 1-1 during last night’s win.
The Cratloe man told Clare FM that scores after half time proved the platform for a dominant second half display :
Ballyea’s Tony Kelly secured his first All Ireland medal after losing out to Kilkenny in the 2010 Minor decider.
He told Clare FM that last night’s win was sweet revenge :