There will be an East Clare derby to look forward to in the opening round of the TUS Clare senior hurling championship.
Current Clare Cup champions O’Callaghans Mills will begin life back in the top tier when they take on Feakle on Saturday in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog.
Feakle will be hoping to regain their title after bridging a 35 year gap between victories when winning the Canon Hamilton in 2024.
Manager Ger Conway says they know the Mills will be coming into the game with positive momentum
That one has a 4pm start on Saturday in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog with commentary on Clare FM thanks to Gallaghers Bar Kilkishen
Meanwhile the second part of the double header at HQ on Saturday sees Cratloe taking on last years beaten finalists Clooney-Quin
The south east Clare men are under new management this year led by Alan Neville, and captured the Division Two league title in recent weeks.
Neville is hopeful they can use that victory to fuel their progress over the next few weeks
Throw in for that one on Saturday evening is at 6pm with commentary on Clare FM thanks to The Abbey Tavern, Quin
