There was much to admire in the performance in the performance deliverd by a severly depleted Tipp team, not least a spectacular chipped goal from John O'Meara
However, a late Clare surge – during which Kieran Malone netted – earned the Banner the points.
Tipp's next match in the competition is against Kerry on Sunday January 17th.
It also emerged today that Philip Austin could face a spell on the sidelines afer being injured in a farm accident on Saturday night.
He had an operation on his arm in Limerick as a result but manager Liam Kearns isn't sure yet how long he's likely to be out for.
