Saturday May 19

Joe McDonagh Cup

Antrim v Laois, Dunloy, 1.30pm

It has been a delightful start for Antrim, a demoralising one for Laois, who have slipped to a couple of defeats.

With the improving Saffrons sitting on four points this will be a demanding test for Laois, who need to secure a victory if earning a Croke Park final appearance is to be attained.

Laois' loss in Kerry was damaging, while Antrim have taken real confidence from the manner of their own triumphs against Meath and Carlow.

Another Antrim triumph would edge them closer to a much coveted appearance at GAA headquarters. The stakes are piled high too for Laois, who know significant improvement is necessary.

ANTRIM: Ryan Elliott; Stephen Rooney, John Dillon, Arron Graffin; Paddy Burke, Conor McKinley, Ryan McCambridge; Eddie McCloskey, Simon McCrory; Nigel Elliott, Conor Johnston, James McNaughton; Donal McKinley, Conor Carson, Daniel McCloskey.

LAOIS: Enda Rowland; Joe Phelan, Matthew Whelan, Lee Cleere; Colm Stapleton, James Ryan, Ryan Mullaney; Patrick Purcell, Cian Taylor; Cha Dwyer, Ben Conroy, Ciaran Comerford; Ross King, Neil Foyle, Willie Dunphy.