Clare’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the championship are over.
The sides proved evenly matched and the half time whistle saw only a point between the neighbours.
The Tribeswomen took control of the second half though and the gap at 60 minutes stood at 10 points.
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Ger O’Connell’s side went down fighting though and two goals in extra time, with two retaliation points from the home side, reduced the gap to six points at the final whistle.
Full time score in Kenny Park: Galway 2-12, Clare 2-6.
Next up for the Banner is a relegation play off against Westmeath next weekend.