Clare camogie boss Ger O’Connell feels it was another frustrating display from his side as their Munster championship hopes ended at the first hurdle.
For the second time in recent weeks, Limerick proved too strong for Clare as they ran out 2-11 to 1-9 winners in their preliminary round tie.
Clare had the perfect start with a Becky Foley goal but the Shannonsiders responded with two green flags in the opening quarter to take control of the game.
Missed goal chances proved costly for Clare, including a final quarter penalty from Chloe Morey that could have cut the deficit to just two points.
O’Connell says they will have to go back to the drawing board with the All Ireland series to come in the next few weeks.