The Clare side for Sunday’s opening Mc Grath cup tie with UL won’t be announced until just before throw in.
Clare Fm understands that Michael Mc Dermott is waiting on a number of players to pass late fitness tests ahead of the 2pm clash
The Cavan native is set to name a strong looking side with the possiblity of a number of younger players also making their senior debuts for the county against the third level side.