Darin Classin's side emerged from their trip to Down with an important victory.
Tullamore wrapped up their 2023 with a win in the AIL on Saturday.
Their 31-25 win on the road to Bangor leaves them best place with Clonmel to chase the promotion play-off positions heading in to the new year.
Scoring difference in favour of Clonmel separates the two clubs in fifth and sixth respectively.
Galwegians, Clogher Valley, Bruff, and Eniscorthy fill the top four spots in that order.