An experimental Clare side got the better of Waterford by 2-20 to 0-17 in a senior hurling challenge game in Dungarvan.
Six of the starting 15 lined out in the 2014 U21 All Ireland Final, with Gearoid O’Connell and Eoin Enright among the starters.
The Clare goals came in the second half from Eire Óg's David Reidy and Clonlara's Darach Honan, with the Banner fighting back from seven points down at the break to win by six.
Elsewhere in football, it's being reported that Tommy Walsh will play for Kerry in the Mc Grath cup.
The 26 year old recently returned from the Sydney Swans Aussie rules team having previously played for the Kingdom between 2007 and 2009.
Kerry face IT Tralee in their opening game.