CLONAKILTY are back in the junior A football championship for 2027 after a comprehensive 7-18 to 2-12 victory over Clann na nGael in the Bandon Co-op junior B final at Rossa Park, Skibbereen, on Sunday, reports Tom Lyons.

Clon laid the foundations for victory with a tenacious defensive display against the wind in the first half, while three goals helped them lead 3-6 to 1-8 at half-time.

They put the game beyond doubt early in the second half with an unanswered 1-5, before adding three more goals.

Aaron Cullinane was outstanding at wing back and collected the official man-of-the-match award, while Niall Barrett and James Campbell both scored two goals apiece.

Clon now face Glenbower Rovers in the county quarter-final.

Don't miss this week's Southern Star for the best coverage of the Carbery junior B football final