Laois make four changes for Leinster opener

Laois hurling manager Paidi Butler has made four changes to his side for Sunday's Leinster Championship opener against Carlow.

Laois are coming off a league run that yielded wins over Offaly and Antrim but Butler hasn't been afraid to change a winning lineup.

Star man Dave Cuddy is out through suspension so James Walsh comes in along with Ken Coonan, Tommy Fitzgerald and Joe Fitzpatrick.

Laois (SH v Carlow): K Galvin; Phil Cuddy, Pat Cuddy, M McEvoy; J Fitzpatrick, Paul Cuddy, R Conroy; D Rooney, J Walsh; K Coonan, J Young, E Meagher; T Fitzgerald, L Tynan, D Culliton.