The race to claim the Canon begins this weekend with 8 first round ties down for decision.
Sixmilebridge hosts a double header on Saturday afternoon, where the first game sees 2012 champions Newmarket on Fergus taking on 2014 Intermediate Champions Feakle.
Newmarket PRO Padraic McMahon says they won't be taking anything for granted
That one throws in at 2pm.
The second part of the double header is the meeting of Whitegate and Kilmaley, with the east Clare side having come through the relegation playoffs in 2014 to guarantee their place in the senior ranks.
Kilmaley are going in search of their first title in over a decade, and are doing so as the reigning minor and U21 A champions.
Whitegate boss Mike Ryan says that makes them dangerous opponents
That one is under way at 3.30pm.
