Daly names Frank Lohan for NHL opener

Clare boss Anthony Daly has named experienced defender Frank Lohan up front for the Banner's NHL opener this weekend.

Clare travel to Laois with regular corner-back Lohan named at full-forward in a strong side that also includes David Forde who is back after a year.

Daly names just one debutant, with Brian O'Connell starting at left corner-back, while golden oldies James O'Connor and David Hoey are on the bench.

Clare (SH v Laois): D Fitzgerald; R O'Looney, B Lohan, B O'Connell; C Forde, S McMahon, G Quinn; O Baker, C Lynch; A Markham, C Plunkett, T Griffin; N Gilligan, F Lohan, D Forde.