Clare star Tony Kelly says he is eyeing a return in the coming weeks as he ramps up his recovery from ankle surgery.
The 2013 Hurler of the Year was forced to go under the knife towards the end of last year after managing the problem for a year or so, meaning he had to sit out Ballyea’s county title win.
But he is looking to step up his training this week and while Clare’s next League tie against Offaly on Sunday week may come too soon, the closing games against Limerick and Galway next month may be more achievable.