As title-holders, Clare’s Oscar Traynor side are being targeted by every other team in the competition.

Clare begin their defence of the Oscar Traynor trophy this Saturday when they welcome Galway to Frank Healy Park for a 5pm kickoff.

2013 All-Ireland winning medallist Colin Ryan is joining the Clare Oscar Traynor squad for their upcoming campaign.

Donie Garrihy has announced his provisional thirty two man squad as Clare begin the defence of the Oscar Traynor title.

Winning national titles are to be savoured and applauded, in 2016 Clare’s Oscar Traynor side did just that.

Donie Garrihy will remain in charge of the Clare’s Oscar Traynor team for the coming season.

Despite being appointed manager of the Clare Oscar Traynor team for the coming season at the CDSL AGM on Monday, there is a strong possibility Donie Garrihy will not be in charge of the team as they bid to retain the national title in the coming season.

There will be no change at the top table of Clare soccer for the upcoming season.

Clare’s Oscar Traynor winning soccer team will be honoured by Clare County Council with a civic reception in the coming months.