One of Clare's 2013 All Ireland heroes says the squad are eager to move on from the disappoinment of last year.
An early championship exit in 2014 came at the hands of Wexford in July, with Kilkenny going on to claim the Liam McCarthy in September.
Clare begin their Allianz National Hurling League campaign with a trip to Salthill to face Galway tomorrow afternoon, with the sides having played out a draw when they last met.
Newmarket forward Colin Ryan says the stakes have been raised once more.
Throw in at Pearse Stadium Salthill tomorrow is at 2pm, full live commentary here on Clare FM, in association with Matt Waters Clare fruit and Veg market and Donie O Keefe Champion meats Turnpike road, Ennis.