One of Eire Óg’s key men insists they are approaching the 2024 TUS Clare senior hurling championship with a clean slate.
The Townies just came short in the 2022 decider against Ballyea, and lost out to eventual champions Clonlara in last years quarter-finals.
There are doubts around the fitness of Shane O’Donnell ahead of the game but fellow All Ireland winner David Reidy is set to line out in their opening game against Clooney-Quin.
Ciaran Russell says the whole club is immensely proud of what their team mates have achieved, and feels it will benefit the whole squad for the year ahead
Throw in for that one on Saturday evening is at 5pm in Cusack Park with commentary on Clare FM with O Sullivan and Hansbury Motors, Ennis and Liam O’ Doherty Building Contractors, Ennis.
Meanwhile the manager of the newest member of the senior ranks says they know it will be a huge step up.
Corofin ended a wait of over 20 years to rejoin the top table when they won the intermediate title last year.
Their opening game pits them against Kilmaley on Saturday afternoon, and manager Joe Cahill says they are looking forward to what lies ahead.
That one has a 2pm start in Clarecastle on Saturday.
You can listen to a preview of this weekends games below
