Clifford inspires Newtown

NEWTOWNSHANDRUM came from two goals down at half time to fashion a thrilling 1-19 to 1-16 victory over Duhallow to win the Co. U21AHC final at Páirc Ui Rinn on Saturday night.

Ryan Clifford was the Newtown hero as he racked up a fine tally of ten points to dethrone the reigning champions.

Clifford had four points by the 10th minute before the game took a dramatic turn when Duhallow’s Benji Sheehy was given a straight red card for a reckless pull on the Newtown starlet.