Ballyea boss Robbie Hogan feels a battling performance will be needed in Sunday’s Clare senior hurling final.
The showpiece event is set to be played in November for the first time in a number of years with weather conditions likely to be a factor in the game.
The 2018 champions were forced to battle through the wind and rain in their semi final win over Newmarket, with Aaron Griffins late goal proving a crucial score.
Hogan says his side will never shy away from the challenge
Meanwhile one of Inagh-Kilnamona’s key men feels they have to focus on the job at hand ahead of a historic day for the club.
Sunday marks a first ever final appearance since the two strands of the parish came together in 2008, with the club enjoying huge underage success in the last few years.
Milo Keane says while it is an occasion to savour for the community, the squad must concentrate on the game that lies in store
Throw in on Sunday in Cusack Park is at 2.30pm with live commentary on Clare FM in association with Donie o Keefe Champion meats Turnpike Ennis.