Clonmore’s young team were on top throughout and led by 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time but a late Palatine goal caused a few scares. In a good team performance, youngsters Willie Byrne, Shane McGrath, Martin Doyle and Richard Bulmer played well along with the experienced Colin Doyle, Ivan Byrne and Jamie Doyle.
Next match is away to Myshall on Wednesday, 3 May.
Team: Daragh Kelly, Mark A Byrne, Colin Doyle, Mark D Byrne, Martin Doyle, Willie Byrne, Ivan Byrne, Collie McGrath (0-1), Clive Lambe (0-2), Darren McGrath, Jamie Doyle (0-2), Richard Bulmer (0-2), David McCarney (0-2), Paddy Sullivan, Shane McGrath (0-2). Subs: Paul Horgan, Jason Hunter.