Clare are just 70 minutes away from booking a place in the 2017 McGrath Cup Final.
Clare are just 70 minutes away from booking a place in the 2017 McGrath Cup Final.
Eoin Cleary's first half goal helped the Banner get the New Year off to the perfect start with a 1-10 to 0-8 win over Waterford.
Ballyea duo Gary Brennan & Pierce Lillis are set to return for Wednesday's clash with Limerick, while Keelan Sexton and Martin McMahon could also make their first appearances of the year.
Victory would see Colm Collins side into the decider on January 22nd, but he says the focus is on making sure the squad continue to improve ahead of the league opener.
That game against Limerick will be played on Wednesday night at St Patricks GAA Club in Rhebogue with a 7.30pm start.
