The current Harty Cup champions get the defence of their title underway this afternoon.
St Joseph’s Tulla take on Cork opposition in the form of St Colman’s Fermoy, in their first outing since claiming the title earlier this year.
The East Clare side are in a three team group, along with St Colmans and CBS Midleton, who drew in their opening round tie.
Today’s game is fixed for a 1.30pm start in Knocklong in Limerick.
Meanwhile there are several other Clare schools in action this week
Rice College go to Croom today to take on Bishopstown in the U19 B hurling championship at 12.30pm.
There is an all-Clare derby in the U-19 C hurling championship as St Caimin’s take on Ennistymon in Eire Óg today at 12.30pm.