Both sides are looking for an invaluable first win of the campaign.
The Offaly senior Hurling Championship quarter finals and relegation final are taking place this weekend.
Clodiagh Gaels and Seir Keiran meet in the relegation final in Rath on Saturday.
Midlands 103 commentator Joe Troy says both sides have had a tough campaign:
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