All-Ireland champions Limerick have suffered defeat in the Munster Hurling Championship.
Clare were 1-24 to 2-20 winners in a thrilling contest in front of a crowd of over 30-thousand at the Gaelic Grounds.
In the Leinster Championship, Wexford picked up their first win with a 1-30 to 1-26 defeat of Antrim at Wexford Park.
Dublin had too much for Westmeath, winning by 2-23 to 1-14.
There's more action in the Munster Hurling Championship this afternoon.
Cork play their first game of this year's championship, when they welcome Waterford to Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Throw-in is at 4pm.
Today's action begins in Leinster at 2pm, with Nowlan Park the venue for Kilkenny's meeting with Galway.