 In what was his least successful spell with the team, Cork lost out to Limerick in the first round of the 1994 Munster Championship, while a late Clare goal put Cork out of the 1995 Munster Championship at the first hurdle, bring Clifford's tenure to an end.In October 1991, Clifford was given total control of all hurling training and preparation in Westmeath when he was appointed trainer and manager of the senior team, while also taking charge of the under-21 and minor teams.After having little success with the underage teams, he guided the seniors to an All-Ireland home final defeat by eventual champions Carlow in the All-Ireland B Championship.