Clare boss Brian Lohan admits its pleasing to get their 2026 intercounty campaign off to a winning start.
A late Mark Rodgers penalty settled a quality between the Banner and neighbours Limerick in the opening round of the Co-Op Superstores Munster senior hurling league.
There were also green flags in the game for Shane Meehan and Jack Kirwan, with Kirwan seeing his day come to an end with a head injury soon after his brilliant individual goal.
Lohan says while it might be just the first week of the new year, there are lots of positives to take from the performance.
Elsewhere this weekend, Paul Madden began life as Clare senior football manager with victory over Waterford in the McGrath Cup.
The 3-10 to 0-11 win over the Deise means the Banner will reach the final of the competition if they can overcome Kerry in Clarecastle tomorrow evening.
