Intercounty star Willie Dunphy slotted five points from midfield against Abbeyleix.
Clough Ballacolla's campaign to win back the Laois Senior Hurling title started with a bang last night.
The club that have claimed three of the last four championships ran out 11 point winners over last year's beaten finalists, Abbeyleix.
The final score in Colt was 0-31 to 2-14.
Two more hurling heavyweights in the county meet this evening in Portlaoise.
Rathdowney Errill take on defending champions, Camross, with throw in set for 7.30pm this evening.
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