Cork have suffered relegation from the top tier of hurling after a 2-23 to 0-31 defeat to Clare in Division 1A Allianz Hurling League playoff.

The game had gone to extra time at the Gaelic Grounds with the scores locked at 2-17 to 0-23 at the full-time whistle, although Cork had led by two points at half-time in a goalless first half.

But it was Clare who held their nerve in extra time to secure their top tier status for 2014.

Elsewhere Antrim secured Division 1B status for next season after beating Carlow 0-15 to 0-11 in their Relegation Play-Off at Navan.

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