Diarmuid Horan makes his championship debut for Offaly in their Leinster SHC clash with Laois on Sunday, while Brendan Murphy has been passed fit for the Faithful. Offaly manager Joe Dooley has named his first championship line-up for the match in Portlaoise and the big news is the fitness of Murphy, who makes his first competitive start of the year after suffering a ligament injury. St. Rynagh's man Horan makes his first championship start at wing back while Paul Cleary moves from defence to take up the full forward role. Rory Hanniffy and Joe Bergin miss out through long term injuries. Offaly (SHC v Laois) - Brian Mullins, David Franks, Ger Oakley, Michael Verney, Diarmuid Horan, David Kenny, Kevin Brady, James Rigney, Conor Mahon, Dylan Hayden, Ger Healion, Derek Molloy, Brian Carroll, Paul Cleary, Brendan Murphy. Tweet

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