Team news: Conlon named to start at centre-back for Banner men

May 07, 2021

Clare captain John Conlon poses for a selfie with a fan after the win over Carlow

Clare manager Brian Lohan has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B opening round clash against Antrim.

John Conlon, who missed out on last year’s championship through injury, has been named at centre-back for the Banner men for the trip to west Belfast.

Elsewhere, debutant Cian Galvin (Clarecastle) partners Tony Kelly at centre-field while Broadford’s Paddy Donnellan also debuts in the team at left corner-back.

Ryan Taylor of Clooney/Quin leads at the attack from full-forward, flanked by Aron Shanagher and Shane O’Donnell.

Throw-in at Corrigan Park is at 1.00pm.

Clare (HL1 v Antrim): Eibhear Quilligan; Paul Flanagan, Conor Cleary, Paddy Donnellan; Diarmuid Ryan, John Conlon, Aidan McCarthy; Cian Galvin, Tony Kelly; Cathal Malone, David Reidy, Colin Guilfoyle; Aron Shanagher, Ryan Taylor, Shane O’Donnell


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