Clare gave Kerry ‘new batch’ a right good game, says O’Connor

Level twice early on, the Kingdom flexed their muscles in a dominant second quarter that saw them outscore their hosts by 0-9 to 0-3.

Tomás Kennedy of Kerry in action against Fionn Kelleher of Clare. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

McGrath Cup: Kerry 0-16 Clare 0-14 

The faces may not have been as familiar but the result was certainly more recognisable as All-Ireland champions Kerry made a successful competitive bow for 2026 in Clarecastle.