Clare dealt huge blow as Tony Kelly undergoes surgery on ankle injury

It has been reported by Clare FM that their captain is likely to miss out on the entire National League campaign with the issue.

INJURY BLOW: Tony Kelly is in a race against time to be fit for Clare's Munster SHC opener. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Clare have been dealt a huge blow just before Christmas as their star hurler Tony Kelly has suffered a serious ankle injury, according to Clare FM.

It has been reported that their captain is likely to miss out on the entire National Hurling League campaign with the issue.