After securing promotion from Division Four the O'Moore County have suffered from inconsistency.
Laois continue their Tailteann Cup campaign with a home tie against New York.
Justin McNulty's side had an up and down time of things in the group phase of the competition.
Laois let a six point lead slip late on to draw against Carlow, followed a one point win away to Wicklow, and then a single score loss to Fermanagh.
New York meanwhile departed the Connacht Championship with a 15 point loss to Mayo.
The preliminary quarter final throws in at O'Moore Park at 12.30pm.
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