Clare's Under-21 Hurlers will begin the defence of their Munster title at the semi-final stage next year, against Cork or Waterford.
Donal Moloney's side learned their fate as the draws were made for the province's main underage competitions last night.
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The county's Minor Hurlers will also start off in the last four, when they take on either Tipperary or Waterford.
In football, the Banner's Under-21s will have to overcome Waterford and then Tipperary if they're to reach a provincial decider while Clare's campaign in the Munster Minor Football Championship will begin with a tough assignment against Kerry.
Meanwhile, St. Flannan's take on Kerry's Colaiste na Sceilge this afternoon in Rathkeale in the First Round of the Corn Uí Mhuirí.