Clara manager Fintan Deegan is confident his side will respond positively to last weekend’s opening-day defeat to Thomastown in the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Clara face Graigue-Ballycallan this Saturday afternoon, with throw-in at 3.30pm in Gowran, as they look to get their campaign up and running. ADVERTISEMENTDeegan, who is in his third year involved with the Clara senior setup, believes the character within the group will ensure they quickly put the opening defeat behind them. Clara will be hoping to produce a much-improved performance on Saturday as the Kilkenny Senior League campaign continues. You can also hear more reaction and analysis from the opening round on the KCLR Hurling Podcast Analysis Edition, available now.