Tony Kelly has gone straight back into the Clare team for tomorrow's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A clash with Offaly in Tullamore (throw-in 2pm).

The three-time All-Star and former Hurler of the Year is named at centre-forward in what will be his first appearance for the Banner County since last July's All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Cork having underwent surgery on an ankle injury.

Brian Lohan's hand has been strengthened further by the return of Peter Duggan to the match-day squad after a three-year absence.

Clare head for the midlands still awaiting their first win of the campaign after defeats to Wexford and Cork in the opening two rounds.

Clare (SH v Offaly): Eibhear Quilligan; Rory Hayes, Conor Cleary, Paul Flanagan; Diarmuid Ryan, Jack Browne, John Conlon; David Fitzgerald, Patrick Donnellan; Cathal Malone, Tony Kelly, Ryan Taylor; Shane Meehan, Patrick Crotty, Darren O'Brien.

Subs: Eamonn Foudy, Aron Shanagher, Jason McCarthy, Darragh Lohan, Shane Golden, Mike Gough, Peter Duggan, Robin Mounsey, Cian Nolan, Aaron Fitzgerald, Gary Cooney.

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