Clare get their 2016 National Hurling League campaign underway this afternoon.
Eamon Kelly brings his Offaly side to Cusack Park, hoping to cause an upset in the Division 1B encounter.
Davy Fitzgerald has named a strong side for the game, with Cian Dillon captaining the side from full back, while the full forward line is Shane O'Donnell, Darach Honan and Conor McGrath.
It's the first of three home games for the Banner in the league, and the Sixmilebridge man is hopeful of a big home support
Throw in this afternoon is at 2pm, live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit and Veg Market and Donie O'Keeffe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
Also in Division 1B today, Laois host Kerry.
Limerick sit top of the standings so far today after they eased past Wexford in the Gaelic Grounds last night, winning by 2-23 to 0-15.
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In Division 1A, Tipperary got off to a flier beating Dublin by 1-23 to 0-12.
All Ireland champions Kilkenny get their campaign underway this afternoon as they take on Waterford in Walsh Park while Galway host Cork in Pearse Stadium.
Both those games throw in at 2pm.
