Na Fianna provide the opposition.
Clough Ballacolla begin their Leinster campaign with a quarter final clash away to Na Fianna of Dublin this weekend.
The Laois Senior Hurling Champions have had over a month to prepare for the game, after overcoming Rathdowney Errill in the county decider.
Midlands 103's Jack Nolan believes the fitness of the Clough-Ballacolla players will give them an edge:
Throw-in at Parnell Park on Sunday is at 3pm.