Clare have lost out to Kilkenny in the Final of the National Camogie League at Semple Stadium.
In an historic first National Senior Final for Clare's camogie side, it was their opponents who started strongest and pulled away to a 0-9 to 0-2 half-time lead.
Deirdre Murphy scored both of the Banner's first-half points – one from play – but Clare never led.
Denise Naule and Miriam Walsh were among the Kilkenny players who impressed as they pulled away before the break.
A long-range Chloe Moey free for Clare opened the secondhalf scoring, but Kilkenny then rattled off 1-6 without reply.
The goal was well-taken by forward Aoife Neary, though Clare had the last say on the scoreboard, as Murphy scored her third match of the point.
The game finished 1-15 to 0-4.
