They face their neighbours in a relegation four pointer this weekend.
There is a huge local derby in Division 1B of the Allianz National Hurling League next Sunday at MW Hire O'Moore Park when Laois take on Carlow.
It's a relegation four-pointer with the losers in big trouble of being demoted.
The Laois team manager Eddie Brennan talking after his team lost to Clare at the weekend, says it's a massive game for both sides: