Joint Clare Camogie manager John Carmody feels their side have made steady improvements in their opening two games of the season.
A narrow one point loss to defending champions Kilkenny sees the Banner facing into a relegation battle with Limerick to secure their top tier status.
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A contentious first half penalty for the visitors to Cusack Park proved to be a defining score, with the sides being deadlocked at the break.
Carmody says while there is plenty work on, there are a lot of positives to take from their early season outings.