Cooraclare will be without up to 7 of the side that started last years county final when they get their 2016 campaign underway this weekend.
Thomas Downes, Caoimhin Donnellan, Joe Downes and Damien Burke are among those who could be missing, as the Blues prepare to face St Josephs Doora Barefield.
Laois native Ger Lawlor takes the reins once more, he's hopeful the younger squad members will make their presence felt.
That one gets underway on Sunday in Lissycasey at 6pm
Meanwhile neighbours will clash in Doonbeg on Saturday afternoon as Kilkee take on O'Currys.
The sides also met in the opening round in 2015, with the men from Carrigaholt running out comfortable winners.
O'Currys boss Daniel Ryan says his side are ready for the battle once more
Throw in on Saturday afternoon is at 3pm
