Clare's hurlers have won their first game under new management.
Clare's hurlers have won their first game under new management.
It took a strong second-half performance for the Banner, led for the first time by Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor, to record a 12 point win over Kerry in Tralee.
Debutant Kevin Hehir and Podge Collins scored goals in either half as the Banner won 2-24 to 1-15.
Clare now face Limerick this Wednesday in Sixmilebridge, and will go into that game with injuries.
Shane O'Donnell, Podge Collins and Cathal McInerney were all rated as doubtful by joint manager Donal Maloney after yesterday's game in Tralee.
In Leinster, Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford secured a second successive victory in the Walsh Cup with a 3-20 to 0-14 win over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.
Kilkenny were comfortable 6-27 to 0-19 winners over Antrim at Abbottstown.
