A former Clare All Star is backing the Banner to put in a positive performance in their All Ireland camogie championship opener.
Colm Honan's side have made the trip to Freshford to take on last years beaten All Ireland finalists Kilkenny, looking to get their round robin campaign off to the perfect start.
A number of players who had key roles in recent campaigns will be absent for Clare this afternoon, but Catherine O'Loughlin feels its a chance for the younger members of the squad to step up
Throw in this afternoon is at 2.30pm, live updates here on Clare FM
Elsewhere in Group 2, Tipperary play host to Derry.
In Group 1, Offaly host Wexford in Birr, while Cork travel to Kilmallock to face Limerick.