The opening round of games gets underway tomorrow afternoon.
St Rynagh's and Birr are set to do battle in the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship this weekend.
The two side's meet in Banagher this Sunday in the opening round.
Birr were beaten in the semi-finals last season, while St Rynagh's secured their senior status.
Eoghan Cahill is set miss this weekend's clash.
Midlands 103 analyst Joe Troy says that could be the difference:
Throw in is at 4:30pm from Banagher this Sunday.
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You can listen to the full interview on Ahead Of The Game tonight from 7:00pm on Midlands 103.
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