Clare Senior Football manager Colm Collins says new coach Ephie Fitzgerald has had a positive impact on the squad as they prepare for the 2015 season.
This year saw the Banner promoted from Division 4 of the National League and contest the League Final against Tipperary in Croke Park, while their longest ever run in the Qualifiers ended with a one point defeat against Kildare in their Round 4 clash.
Collins has decided to swerve the pre season McGrath Cup in 2015 as he focuses efforts on Clare's League opener against Wexford in Cusack Park on February 1st, with a trip to Louth a week later.
Former Ballylanders boss Fitzgerald takes over the coaching duties from fellow Cork man Paudie Kissane, and Collins says he's settling into the role well
