The manager of the defending Clare senior hurling champions admits their season is on the line in next weekends second round tie.
A 12 point defeat at the hands of Kilmaley leaves Ballyea in must win territory for their remaining group games as they bid for a third consecutive title.
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Up next for Leonard McNamara’s side is a repeat of the 2021 final as they take on the Louis Mulqueen managed Inagh-Kilnamona on Saturday afternoon.
McNamara says the loss to Kilmaley was disappointing, but they need to move on quickly.
