Tom Ahern and Shay McCarthy extend Munster contracts

24-year-old Ahern will remain at the province until at least 2027.

STAYING PUT: Munster's Tom Ahern. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Munster have secured the services of two of their emerging stars with the announcement of new contracts for Shay McCarthy and Tom Ahern.

Both wing McCarthy and lock/flanker Ahern have signed two-year deals to remain in their home province until the summer of 2027 McCarthy will be promoted to the senior squad for next season after impressing on the wing as an academy player with seven starts in 12 appearances, including Champions Cup appearances last season against Bayonne and Northampton Saints.