The reigning champions are on the hunt for two in a row.
Laois Hurling champions Clough-Ballacolla will be on the hunt for back to back titles this season.
Willie Hyland's side begin their defence this Sunday at 1:00pm against Castletown in Laois Hire O'Moore Park.
They will be without star player Stephen 'Picky' Maher for the season, but will still be one of the favourites for this year's Bob O'Keefe Cup.
Aidan Corby says his side can replicate last season's success:
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