But first there's the small matter of a relegation playoff.
Arles/Kilcruise meet Courtwood tonight to decide who will drop to the intermediate ranks in the Laois Football Championship next year.
Throw in at the Laois Centre Of Excellence is at 7:30.
This weekend the action continues as four senior quarter-final places are decided.
On Saturday at 3, Ballyfin take on The Heath.
Then on Sunday it's a triple header at MW Hire O'Moore park in Portlaoise.
It's Gariguecullen v Ballylinan at 1 and after that Portarlington face O'Dempseys at 3pm.
Portarlington will be hoping to continue their form after beating Portlaoise in the last round.
Sports Editor with Leinster Express Brian Lowry says he fancies Portarlington:
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The final game of the weekend see's champions Portlaoise face Emo at 5.
Sports Editor with the Leinster Express Brian Lowry says the reigning champions will have a difficult task with Emo: