Whitegate manager Terence Fahy feels their opening 2022 Clare senior hurling championship tie will be an emotional affair for the club and community.
The East Clare side face Newmarket at Dr Daly Park in Tulla, in what will be their first championship outing since the tragic passing of clubmate Mikey Hynes earlier this year.
Fahy says having hurling to concentrate on over the last few months helped the group to cope, and is confident they are ready for the showdown with the Blues
That one has a 5pm start in Tulla on Saturday
Meanwhile Scariff will be looking to build on their positive start to life in the top tier when they take on Clooney-Quin.
Having secured promotion in 2020, the East Clare men consolidated their position last year, as they avoided the relegation scrap.
Manager Mark McKenna says they have a clear focus ahead of the weekend
Throw in for that one on Saturday in Sixmilebridge is at 2pm