The defending Munster and All-Ireland champions face the current League champions in a huge Championship opener in Ennis
If the most early-anticipated football game of the year is in Celtic Park on Saturday night, then the hurling equivalent is in Ennis on Sunday as Clare host All-Ireland champions Limerick.
The drive for five begins with a local Munster SHC derby against the newly-crowned League champions on what could be the first in a series of high-profile Championship meetings between the teams. The Banner edged out Kilkenny in a thrilling Division One final at Semple Stadium earlier this month and Brian Lohan’s side would love to lay down a marker against the Treaty, especially after losing last year’s Munster Final to their great rivals.
Read more: GAA star opens up on racist abuse he suffered at county game and says nothing has changed here in 10 years John Kiely’s side were far from their best when losing out to the Cats by eight points in the League semi-final and they’ll be keen to return to winning ways this weekendWhen and where is the game? Clare vs Limerick is on Sunday, April 21 in Cusack Park, Ennis.Where can I watch it? Sunday’s game is being broadcast live on RTÉ2.
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