Banner Ladies have hit the ground running in their bid to secure another Clare senior ladies football title.
The holders overcame West Clare Gaels by 4-8 to 3-3 in their opening round tie.
Elsewhere Kilmihil edged a tight encounter against Doora Barefield by 3-6 to 0-13, while Fergus Rovers were 4-6 to 1-8 winners over Burren Gaels.
In the intermediate championship, there were wins for Eire Og, Miltown and Clooney-Quin
