All-Ireland club finalists Ballyea will play Wolfe Tones in the opening round of the Clare SHC. Beaten finalists Clonlara were paired against last year’s semi-finalists Feakle while 2015 champions Sixmilebridge have old rivals Clarecastle.

For the third year in succession, Cratloe and Whitegate will go toe to toe in the Clare SHC. Fresh from their promotion, St Josephs Doora/Barefield will meet Tulla. Éire Óg will renew acquaintances with O’Callaghans Mills as will Newmarket-on-Fergus and Clooney/Quin. An exciting battle is on the cards when current U21 holders Inagh/Kilnamona meet 2011 senior winners Crusheen.

Clare SHC Rnd1:
Feakle v Clonlara
Sixmilebridge v Clarecastle
Cratloe v Whitegate
Clooney/Quin v Newmarket-on-Fergus
Inagh/Kilnamona v Crusheen
Tulla v St Josephs Doora/Barefield
O’Callaghans Mills v Éire Óg
Ballyea v Wolfe Tones