Waterford were crowned Munster A Shield champions in Cappamore yesterday.

The Minor side defeated Clare by 2-13 to 11 points. Abbey Flynn and Sarah Lacey scored the Waterford goals. Roisin Dunphy and Clodagh Carroll chipped in with vital points also.

Waterford manager Kevin Barry says it was a great win.

“We’re delighted it’s been a long, drawn out year for us.

“Everything and anything that could happen, did happen.”

Waterford’s Annie Fitzgerald gets the better of Clare captain, Roisin Minogue Pic Noel Browne

Kevin Barry added that it’s “great for the girls after almost 13 months together that we finally got a bit of silverware to back up last year’s Munster Minor Cup.

“Hopefully they will drive on and play higher grades for their clubs and county next year.

Waterford’s Roisin Dunphy is fouled by Clare’s Amy Russell. Pic Noel Browne

He praised Abbey Flynn and Sarah Lacey but says the entire team dug deep to defeat Clare.

“Conditions were tough, our lads dug in, traditionally over the last three or four years we’ve had problems beating Clare. They beat us most games we played.

“It was a big, tough physical battle. The girls stood up, they were counted and they got their reward in the end.”

Waterford’s Abby Flynn breaks through the Clare defence on the way to scoring the crucial first goal for her side Pic Noel Browne

Kevin Barry says the win over Clare is another positive step for camogie in Waterford.

Waterford joint captain’s, Keeley Corbett-Barry and Ciara O’Sullivan Pic Noel Browne