The manager of the team making the step up to the senior hurling ranks this year says they will be learning as they go throughout the campaign.
Corofin will feature in the TUS Clare senior championship for the first time in over 20 years, with their opening game coming on Saturday afternoon against Kilmaley.
The club are also celebrating their first two All Ireland hurling champions, with Conor Leen and Killian O’Connor part of Clare’s squad in 2024.
Manager Joe Cahill says everyone will benefit from the experience gained by both players
That one has a 2pm start in Clarecastle on Saturday.
Meanwhile Eire Óg will be hoping one of their All Ireland winning heroes will be fit to line out for their championship opener.
Hurler of the Year elect Shane O’Donnell revealed he was carrying a hamstring issue in the lead up to Clare’s All Ireland final win over Cork, with the injury understood to still be of concern for the Townies.
Their season opens with a clash against Clooney-Quin before facing the last two champions in the form of Clonlara and Ballyea.
Ciaran Russell says while it is a formidable challenge, he is confident they are equal to it.
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.
You can listen to a preview of this weekends games below
