Shane O'Donnell aiming to play some part in Clare's hurling championship this year

The Hurler of the Year initially expected to miss the entire season after surgery on a labrum tear in his right shoulder.

Shane O’Donnell of Clare with Logan Clifford Hegarty, aged 6, at Croke Park in Dublin at the launch of Bord Gáis Energy’s continued sponsorship of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Reigning Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell has given Clare a giant boost by confirming that he's hopeful of playing some part in this year's Championship.

Manager Brian Lohan initially stated in February that the Ennis attacker would miss the entire season after surgery on a labrum tear in his right shoulder.