*Conor Leen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill

BRIAN LOHAN has named an unchanged Clare team from the National Hurling League final for the opening round of the Munster SHC versus Limerick.

As per the named team, starting Munster championship debuts have been handed to Conor Leen, Darragh Lohan and Cian Galvin.

Conor Cleary is to captain the side from full-back where he is flanked by Leen and Adam Hogan. John Conlon is to start at centre back with Diarmuid Ryan and Cian Galvin on either side.

Lohan partners Cathal Malone in the middle of the field with the attack comprised of David Fitzgerald, Mark Rodgers, Peter Duggan, Aidan McCarthy, Ian Galvin and David Reidy.

Tony Kelly, Shane O’Donnell and David McInerney have been included on the bench.

Clare:
1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)

2. Adam Hogan (Feakle)
3. Conor Cleary (St Joseph’s Miltown)
4. Conor Leen (Corofin)

5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe)
6. John Conlon (Clonlara)
7. Cian Galvin (Clarecastle)

8. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
9. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones)

10. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona)
11. Mark Rodgers (Scariff)
12. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)

13. Aidan McCarthy (Inagh-Kilnamona)
14. Ian Galvin (Clonlara)
15. David Reidy (Éire Óg)

Subs:
16. Cian Broderick (Clarecastle)
17. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones)
18. Paul Flanagan (Ballyea)
19. Seadna Morey (Sixmilebridge)
20. David McInerney (Tulla)
21. Paddy Donnellan (Broadford)
22. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg)
23. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones)
24. Shane Meehan (Banner)
25. Robin Mounsey (Ruan)
26. Tony Kelly (Ballyea)

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