New Laois hurling manager Niall Rigney has named his provisional panel for 2009. Former All-Star nominee James Young and Matthew Whelan have been included in the 37-man squad after missing this year's championship through injury, while young Camross attacking sensation, Zane Keenan, who had a high-profile falling out with former manager Damien Fox this year, is also named. However, Keenan, along with dual star Cahir Healy and Clough-Ballacolla's Canice Coonan, have indicated that they may not be available from the beginning due to other commitments. The O'Moore County will play in Division 2 of next year's restructured National League before hosting Leinster newcomers Galway in their championship opener next May. Laois hurling panel for 2009: Paddy Mullaney (Castletown) Malvin Moloney, Colin Delaney, Niall Holmes, Zane Keenan, Tadgh Doran (Camross), Brian Campion (Captain), Owen Houlihan, John Purcell, Jason Phelan (Rathdowney Errill), Cahir Healy, Eoin Browne, Joe Phelan, Tommy Fitzgerald, David O'Mahoney (Portlaoise), Mick McEvoy, John A Delaney, Darren Maher, Willie Hyland, Canice Coonan (Clough Ballacolla), John Walsh, James Walsh, Seamus Dwyer, Eamon Jackman (Ballinakill), Matthew Whelan (Borris in Ossory), Conor Dunne, John Prior, Ross Young, John Brophy, Brian Dunne (The Harps), John Joe McHugh (Ballyfin), Dayne Peacock (Abbeyleix), Christy Murray, Gearoid Parkinson (Colt), John Rowney, James Young (Tinnahinch), Brian Stapleton (Kilcotton). Tweet

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