Cratloe will be without one of their key men for their opening round tie against Eire Óg in the TUS Clare senior football championship.
Former county star Podge Collins will miss out as he serves a suspension for the red card he was shown in last years semi-final loss to Kilmurry.
The south-east Clare men have already secured silverware this year after a comfortable win over Cooraclare in the Division Three league decider.
Manager Colm Collins says while things are positive in their camp at the moment, everyone knows there is long year to unfold.
Throw in for that one is at 7pm on Friday evening in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog, with commentary on Clare FM with Brian Pyne Tiles, Westgate Business Park Ennis
Elsewhere, Lissycasey and Kilmihil will play out the latest installment of their rivalry in Quilty on Saturday afternoon.
They met at this stage in 2024, where Lissycasey were 16 points winners on the day.
Manager Aidan “Horse” Moloney says integrating their county players back into the team will give a new dynamic to their side.
Throw in is at 4pm on Saturday in Quilty with commentary on Clare FM with Tyler’s Centra, Kilmihil.
Hear from the managers of all our feature games this weekend below
