The countdown to the 2015 Clare Senior Hurling Championship is almost over with the first of 8 first round ties down for decision this evening.
Last years beaten county finalists Crusheen take on Inagh/Kilnamona in Cusack Park, with throw in at 7.30pm.
Kilmaley native John Carmody takes charge of Crusheen once more, and says he'll know plenty about the opposition
There are five more games down for decision tomorrow afternoon, with defending champions Cratloe getting their defence of the Canon underway against Ballyea.
Ballyea manager Robbie Hogan says it's the type of test they will relish.
That game throws in tomorrow in Cusack Park at 6.30pm
Meanwhile the manager of the 2013 Champions says they're eager to atone for their poor showing last year.
Sixmilebridge won just one of their three group games as defending champions, beating Kilmaley to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.
They get this years championship underway against Eire Óg tomorrow afternoon, and manager John O'Meara says they're eager to get back to winning ways.
That one is underway tomorrow in Cusack Park at 4.45pm
