Mixed Injury News For Clare Ahead Of National Hurling League Opener

There’s mixed injury news for Clare ahead of Sunday’s National Hurling League opener against Tipperary.

Oisin O’Brien, Cathal McInerney, Shane Golden and Jamie Shanahan are all on the missing list as they continue to work toward full fitness.

In better news, forward Peter Duggan is in contention for a place in the starting 15 after recovering from a hand issue while Paul Flanagan and Jason McCarthy have also made their return from injury.

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The Banner will be without a number of stalwarts though after the retirement of 2013 All Ireland winners Pat Donnellan, Colin Ryan, Darach Honan and Brendan Bugler.

Bugler says while he will miss being in action, he’s looking forward to a positive year ahead.

Meanwhile the man who will lead Tipperary on Sunday feels Cusack Park is a difficult place for teams to get a result out of.

Thurles Sarsfields clubman Paidi Maher says they’re expecting a tough challenge from the home side

Throw in on Sunday is at 2pm with live commentary here on Clare FM