There’s just three days to go until Ballyea line out in Croke Park for the All Ireland Club Hurling Final.
The Clare and Munster champions will become just the fourth club from the Banner to feature in the decider on St Patrick’s Day, with Dublin side Cuala providing the opposition.
There’s just one major injury concern ahead of the game as Pearse Lillis recovers from a hand injury, but it’s understood he will be available for selection.
Former U21 All Ireland winning captain Paul Flanagan will anchor the defence once more, he says they’re looking forward to the test.
Meanwhile a former All Ireland Club winner is confident Ballyea will handle the occasion that surrounds Friday’s game.
Sixmilebridge’s Niall Gilligan played in their All Ireland Final win of 1996, before going on to win Munster and All Ireland titles with Clare.
He says it’s a time the club should cherish