Nowlan Park will see Offaly take on Kilkenny on Sunday afternoon.
Offaly are heading to the home of the Leinster Champions in the Allianz National Hurling League this weekend.
Johnny Kelly's hurlers picked up a draw away to Wexford last time out while Kilkenny have been a ways off their best form, picking up a win and a draw so far.
Midlands 103 commentator Joe Troy says the signs are positive for the Faithful County in Division One.
He previews this weekend's game with David Hollywood here:
Throw in on Sunday in Nowlan Park is set for 1.45
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