Last years finalists are among those through to the winners section of the 2017 Clare Senior Hurling Championship.
Holders Ballyea & Clonlara came through an opening round that produced some surprises.
Ballyea got the better of Wolfe Tones with Tony Kelly’s late goal helping them to 7 point win.
Whitegate produced the shock of the round as they stunned 2014 champions Cratloe with a last minute goal to win by one.
Clonlara eased past Feakle while Newmarket dispatched a dogged Clooney/Quin.
Inagh/Kilnamona shaded a tight battle with Crusheen while Eire Óg were impressive winners over O’Callaghans Mills.
Sixmilebridge beat Clarecastle by the biggest margin of the weekend while St Josephs ensured their return to the top tier was a success by edging out Tulla.
In the intermediate Championship, there were wins for Scariff, Corofin, Broadford, Ruan, Parteen, Kilmaley, Smith O’Briens and Clarecastle.