A repeat of last years final is the highlight of the opening round games in the 2021 Clare senior ladies football championship.
Banner Ladies begin their title defence when they travel to Cross to take on West Clare Gaels this weekend.
This year’s format will see each of the six teams in the top tier playing each other in a round robin series, with the top four teams advancing to the semi finals.
Aine Moloney, who lined out for the Westerners in last years decider, says football’s role in the community has grown over the last 18 months
Elsewhere in the opening round, Doora Barefield take on Cooraclare, while 2020 intermediate champions Kilmurry Ibrickane take on Kilmihil.