Kilkenny Under-19 side named for today's league clash with Laois

Former Kilkenny minor star Conor Holohan lines up at full forward for the under 19's this evening.

placeholder image — Former Kilkenny minor star Conor Holohan lines up at full forward for the under 19's this evening.

The neighbours meet in UPMC Nowlan Park at 5pm

Kilkenny Under-19 manager Bill Beckett has named his team for this evening's Development League semi-final with Laois in UPMC Nowlan Park.

The Cats come into the game on the back of earlier wins over Wexford and Dublin and with the prize of a home final at stake, they will be confident of adding to their two victories thus far.

With talented youngsters PJ Mackey, Conor Holohan, Robbie Doherty and Adam Franks amongst others at their disposal, Kilkenny will go into the last four tie as favourites.

For anyone attending today's game, there is free entry for all with the Ardan Breathnach open to spectators.

The game throws-in from UPMC Nowlan Park at 5pm.

Kilkenny Under-19 team to face Laois- Daniel McCormack (O'Loughlin Gaels); Matthew Murphy (Carrickshock), Pierce Costello (Dunnamaggin), Darragh Hickey (Emeralds); Rian McDonald (Kilmacow), Luke Lawlor (Clara), PJ Mackey (Rower Inistioge); Robbie Doherty (Mooncoin), Ben McEvoy (Graigue Ballycallan); Conor Farrell (Carrickshock), Thomas Langton (Young Irelands), Conor McEvoy (James Stephens); Adam Franks (Carrickshock), Conor Holohan (O'Loughlin Gaels), Cian Donnelly (St Lachtain's).

Subs- Cian Dermody (James Stephens), Kealan Barcoe (Young Irelands), Bobby Brennan (Erin's Own), Zak O'Halloran (John Lockes), Jamie Tallon (Dunnamaggin), Roman Connolly (Thomastown), Ned Spellman (Rower Inistioge), Aidan Carroll (Mooncoin), Robert McEvoy (Lisdowney), Callum Lawlor (Emeralds), Ben Henderson (Dicksboro), Padraig Joyce (James Stephens).