Clonlara will begin the defence of their TUS Clare senior hurling title this weekend against the team they succeeded as champions.
Donal Madden’s outfit take on Ballyea as part of a highly anticipated double header in Cusack Park on Saturday evening.
2023 saw the south-east Clare side capture the Canon Hamilton for the third time in their history.
The man who lifted it last year, Jathan McMahon, says while retaining it is their target, they know they can’t look too far ahead.
Throw in on Saturday evening is at 7pm with commentary on Clare FM with Sheils Peugeot, Gort Road, Ennis
Meanwhile Inagh-Kilnamona will begin their 2024 campaign with a showdown against Scariff.
The East Clare side reached the semi-finals last year while Inagh-Kilnamona didn’t qualify for the knockout stages.
Harty Cup winning coach Tomas Kelly and All Ireland minor winning coach Damien O’Halloran form part of the backroom team this year.
Underage county star Shane Woods says there is a positive mood in their camp ahead of the championship
That game is set for a 3pm start in Sixmilebridge on Saturday.
You can listen to a full preview of this weekend’s games below
