Limerick minor hurlers looking to earn second Munster MHC win

LIMERICK'S minor hurlers embark on their second game of the Munster MHC when they welcome Clare to the TUS Gaelic Grounds this evening at 7pm.

Manager Evan Loftus has made one change to his side for the game from the one that saw off Waterford at Fraher Field in Dungarvan last week. Into the side comes Mungret's Eoin Duff with goalscorer from the Waterford game, Cathal Hayes, dropping to the bench. 

Limerick face a Clare side that had an impressive win over All-Ireland champions Tipperary in their opening fixture and the Banner will be full of confidence coming to the Ennis Road venue.

Loftus had several star performers in that win over Waterford, a game that was played in horrendous conditions. Captain Sean Morrissey excelled at corner back, while Tadgh Boddy, Dara Ferland and Robert O'Farrell also put in solid performances in the half forward line.

"What today brought was a massive character test and to see the lads come up with the answers was very pleasing," said Loftus after the win in Dungarvan.

"Character and work rate, they never lack in that. I was proud to be a part of that performance the boys put in. I'm really proud of them.

"We would be familiar enough with a lot of the Clare lads through the local school scene. Technically very good. That's what you want. You want tests. 

"It will be a different test again but one that we are really looking forward to."

Following this game, Limerick have a break until Tuesday, April 18 when they make the trip to Thurles to take on Tipperary in their third game.

The Limerick versus Clare game is being live streamed by Munster GAA and can be accessed here.