Having finished with a win, Clare's Diarmuid Ryan now wants to start with one

After months away, Clare begin their hurling season against Limerick with pride, momentum and league ambitions on the line

Clare's Diarmuid Ryan in action. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.

Depending on how you cut it, it’s seven months and nine days or 223 days since Clare last met Limerick. Since Clare last struck a ball in anger.

A disappointing defence of their 2024 All-Ireland crown will be cast aside when they face their neighbours in Tulla on Saturday afternoon in their opening Co-Op Munster Senior Hurling League.