The Laois champions defeated Camross to seal their spot in the Leinster Championship.
Midlands 103 commentator Jack Nolan believes Clough Ballacolla will looking to fulfil their potential in Leinster this year.
The Laois champions welcome Castletown Geoghegan to Portlaoise for a midlands clash this Sunday, with the winners guaranteed a semi-final spot against the champions of either Kilkenny or Offaly.
Willie Hyland's side were beaten at the quarter final stage last season by eventual All Ireland winners Na Fianna.
Nolan says the the club are still hurting from the defeat to the Dublin winners:
Throw in is at 1pm from O'Moore Park this Sunday.
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