A former All Ireland winner with Offaly is backing Clare to beat the Faithful County in tomorrow's National Hurling league opener.
The Banner get their Division 1B campaign underway on Sunday afternoon, looking to bounce straight back up to the top tier.
Manager Davy Fitzgerald has named a strong side for the game, but is without Tony Kelly and Pat Donnellan through injury.
Michael Duignan, a double All Ireland winner in the 90's, says Offaly are going through a rebuilding process.
Throw in tomorrow is at 2pm, live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit and Veg Market and Donie O'Keeffe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
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The league gets underway this evening where
In Division 1-A, Tipperary face Dublin in Thurles while Limerick host Wexford in Division 1B.
Both those games get underway at 7pm
