Clare have been beaten by Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Quarter Final.
Kenny Morrisseys side went down by 2-11 to 1-8 at the Gaelic Grounds last night.
Two late goals from the Treatymen saw them run out winners in what was a disappointing game overall.
The Banner got off to the perfect start when Ian Murray raised a green flag inside two minutes.
Limerick hit the next three in a row against a very strong breeze to level matters once more.
The sides traded scores for the remainder of the half, and went in level at the break, 1-4 to 0-7.
The trend continued after the restart, and with 10 minutes left to play, the home side led by just a single point.
Substitute Josh Ryan then pounced for a goal to send them four points clear, and a second goal late on from Cian Magner Flynn ended any hope of a Banner fightback.
Clare now face either Waterford or Tipperary in the second playoff round next month in a winner takes all encounter, while Limerick march on to the last four
