Former U21 winning Clare captain Paul Flanagan is hopeful a strong campaign in the top tier of the National Hurling League will be beneficial to the squad in 2017.
Former U21 winning Clare captain Paul Flanagan is hopeful a strong campaign in the top tier of the National Hurling League will be beneficial to the squad in 2017.
The Banner bounced back from relegation two years ago to claim their first League title for 38 years in 2016, with the defence of that crown beginning in just over a months time.
It will make the first league campaign for new management duo Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor as they look to build on their unprecedented underage success.
Paul Flanagan captained under the pair to the All Ireland U21 title in 2013, the Ballyea man says the reaction to their appointment has been hugely positive
