Clare begin their National Football League Division four campaign away to Waterford this afternoon.
In his first competitive game in charge, Cratloes Colm Collins has named a new look Banner side to take on the Deise in Dungarven.
Pierce De Loughrey, Martin O’Leary and Jamie Malone all make their league debuts, with several more players returning to the fold in a side that retains just five names that lined out against Laois at the end of last years championship.
Both sides play their first competitive game of 2014 today having boycott the McGrath Cup, and Clare boss Collins admits his side are primed for todays challenge.
Last year Waterford overcame Clare in the opening round in Miltown, but their Manager Niall Carew says he expects very little between the sides today.
Throw in at Fraher field in Dungarven is at 2 o’clock, our build up starts with Lisa Lawlor from 1:45, and our live commentary with Syl O’Connor and Joe Garry will be brought to you in association with Evergreen Healthstores, Galway.
