Miltown boss Michael Neylon is confident his side can build on their opening round display when they meet Cratloe this weekend in Clare senior football championship.
The 2019 champions looked to have moved into a match winning position with a three point lead before an injury time goal from Daniel Walsh secured a share of the spoils for Kilmurry Ibrickane.
There are injury concerns for Miltown ahead of that game with midfielder Oisín Looney suffering a leg injury while scoring his sides opening goal early in the second half of that game.
Neylon says the character his side showed was a real positive ahead of a busy schedule
Meanwhile Ennistymon make their seasonal bow in the championship this weekend having had a bye in the opening round.
The North Clare side will go up against defending champions Kilmurry Ibrickane on Saturday evening, with Kilmurry stalwart Odran O’Dwyer coaching against his native club.
There are injury concerns for the 2018 finalists to contend with, as county hurling star Cathal Malone is understood to be doubtful with a hand injury.
Manager Noel Crowe says everyone is just looking forward to getting the championship campaign underway
Clare FM will have live coverage of both Kilmurry Ibrickane v Ennistymon at 4.30 and Milltown Malbay v Cratloe at 7pm on Saturday, with both games in association with Ennis Home Furniture, Quinn Road Business Park Ennis.
