Shannon clinch return to AIL Division 1A

Shannon's Jack O'Donnell leads the celebrations after securing promotion to Division 1A

Ulster-bound out-half Jake Flannery finished with 20 points as Shannon overcame Naas 30-15 in Coonagh to earn promotion to Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A.

Third-place finishers in the table, Pat O'Connor's Shannon side excelled in the play-offs, winning at Highfield last week before a strong first half performance laid the foundations against a gallant Naas.