All-Ireland champions Limerick got their Munster championship campaign underway with a 3-15 to 1-18 win over Clare in Cusack Park.
Clare were the better team in the first half, with a goal from Aidan McCarthy giving them a 1-10 to 0-08 lead at the interval, as Limerick gave away several frees and missed a number of chances.
In an improved display in the second half, Limerick got themselves back in the game, with three goals in five minutes key to their victory.
Diarmuid Byrnes free kick somehow ended up in the Clare net...