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Clare have gotten their new football campaign off to the perfect start with a 1-13 to 13 point win over UCC in Cooraclare.
The Banner trailed at half time but were impressive in their second half performance where they outscored their opponents by 7 points to 2.
They will now play C.I.T in the first round proper next Sunday in Cooraclare and manager Michael McDermott is looking forward to another competitive clash:
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All-Ireland champions Cork began their season on a winning note with a 19 points to five victory over Waterford IT in the McGrath Cup also with Kerry edging out IT Tralee by just a single point at Austin Stack Park.
Meanwhile the Clare senior hurlers will begin their Waterford Crystal campaign against I.T Tralee next Sunday in Sixmilebridge at 2pm.