Kilkenny face Offaly in Leinster opener later

League champions Kilkenny will begin their campaign to regain the Liam McCarthy Cup this evening when they face Offaly at Nowlan Park.

The Sky Sports cameras will be in operation as the Cat’s start as heavy favourites in their Leinster quarter-final with Galway waiting for the winners in the semi-finals.

Throw-in at Nowlan Park is at 7pm.