PAUL CARLEY is recalled to the Wexford team for Sunday’s Guinness Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny at Croke Park.

Laois and Limerick have named their sides for tomorrow night's All-Ireland SHC qualifier second round clash at Portlaoise (throw-in 7.45pm).

MORE than a decade after watching twin brother Michael establish himself on the Galway hurling team, Liam Donoghue is all the more conscious of making the most of his time at the top level.

Leinster champions Wexford begin the defence of their title as they take on Laois in the provincial semi-final at Croke Park today.

Laois hurling boss Paudie Butler has made two changes from the side that defeated Dublin in the last round for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Wexford at Croke Park.

Laois 4-14 Dublin 0-14

Laois manager Paudie Butler has named four debutants in his side for Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Dublin at Nowlan Park.

There are three clashes down for decision in today's final round of the National Hurling League relegation section.

JOE DEANE, Niall McCarthy and Neil Ronan, all missing for Cork’s defeat by Clare last weekend because of hamstring problems, return to the side for Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling League clash with Galway at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Limerick host Waterford in the tie of the round in the Division 1 National Hurling League relegation section today.

All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny had a wake-up call following their defeat to Clare last weekend and will be keen to make amends in their National Hurling League Division 1A clash against Dublin at Parnell Park today.

Laois boss Paudie Butler has kept faith with the side that defeated Dublin last time out for Sunday's National Hurling League clash against champions Galway in Portlaoise.

Waterford boss Justin McCarthy has to plan without the services of star trio Ken McGrath, Paul Flynn and Tony Browne for today's NHL Division 1A encounter with Laois at O'Moore Park.

Laois manager Paudie Butler has made two changes in attack following last weekend's narrow defeat by Clare.

Laois manager Paudie Butler has had the luxury of being able to pick a fully fit team for today's visit to Ennis for the National Hurling League Division 1A opener against Clare.

Laois manager Paudie Butler has had the luxury of being able to pick a fully fit team for Saturday's visit to Ennis for the National Hurling League opener against Clare.

Offaly 2-23 Laois 1-15

Leinster hurling boss Noel Skehan has named an unchanged side for Saturday's historic Railway Cup final at the Giulio Onesti Sports Complex in Rome.

Laois 2-22, Wicklow 0-10

Laois 2 - 22 Wicklow 0 - 10

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Laois hurling boss Paudie Butler has allowed dual player Darren Rooney to play with the county footballers this weekend.

Laois dual player Darren Rooney is back in the Laois hurling line-up to face All-Ireland champions Kilkenny in Div 1A of the NHL at O'Moore Park.

Clare boss Cyril Lyons has named an experimental side to face Laois in the NHL on Cusack Park on Saturday afternoon.