Fitzgerald without 2 key plays for start of National League

Clare hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald looks set to be without two of his key stars for the beginning of the National League next month.

Cian Dillon of Crusheen is set to have surgery to address an issue with his hip, while reports state that Cratloe’s Conor McGrath has already done so.  Both are likely to out of action for around three months.