Clare coach Joe Hayes feels it is vital to get early points on the board in their National Football League campaign.
The two longest serving intercounty managers meet in Cusack Park on Sunday as Mickey Harte brings his Louth side to Ennis to face Colm Collins’ outfit.
Clare are beginning a seventh consecutive season in Division Two, having been promoted as champions of Division Three in 2016.
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Lissycasey native Hayes says there is nothing to separate the eight sides vying for points
