Laois footballers have secured the services of dual star Darren Rooney for this Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final clash with neighbours Kildare in Croke Park.
The Clonaslee man is expected to line out for the county footballers after being released by hurling manager Paudie Butler.
Therefore, the O'Moore County hurlers will have to prepare without Rooney for Saturday's All-Ireland qualifier against Galway in Portlaoise.
Butler's decision has saved Rooney from the prospect of playing two top-class games in less than 24 hours.
Laois boss Mick O'Dwyer, meanwhile, welcomes back Brian 'Beano' McDonald at corner forward, following his long lay off with a broken leg.
Billy Sheehan gets the nod on the left wing, with Gary Kavanagh and Donie Brennan demoted to the subs.
Barry Brennan, who wasn't even on the bench against Offaly but who has apparently impressed in training, is surprisingly selected ahead of Ian Fitzgerald at centre forward.
Laois SF team v Kildare: F Byron; A Fennelly, D Rooney, J Higgins; C Begley, T Kelly, P McMahon; P Clancy, N Garvan; R Munnelly, B Brennan, B Sheehan; C Conway, K Fitzpatrick, B McDonald.
