Gutsy Clare get better of Limerick in tasty championship appetiser

Limerick had Diarmaid Byrnes sent off during the second half. 

CRUCIAL: David Reidy of Clare shoots to score his side's goal against Limerick. The score undid much of Limerick's good work at the beginning of the second half. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

AHL Division 1A: Limerick 0-21 Clare 1-21

A first win at the fourth time of asking for All-Ireland champions Clare in this Division 1A campaign but a gutsy and notable one at that.