Birr quartet finally return for Offaly

Offaly boss Mick McNamara has been buoyed by the return of four of his All-Ireland winning Birr contingent for Sunday's NHL clash with Laois.

Niall Claffey and Barry Whelahan as well as the Hanniffy brothers are all named in the starting lineup for the St Brendan's Park, Birr tie.

Offaly (SH v Laois): S Byrne; B Teehan, G Oakley, D Franks; N Claffey, G Brady, C Cassidy; Barry Whelahan, N Coughlan; B Carroll, K Martin, G Hanniffy; B Murphy, R Hanniffy, D Murray.