Emmett Nolan will make his first championship start for Offaly against Tipperary in the All-Ireland SHC Qualifiers at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise tomorrow.

Nolan replaces Ger Healion in the only change to the side that scored a 2-19 to 1-20 win over Antrim at Ballycastle.

David Kenny, who bagged two goals the last day including an effort deep into injury time to give the Faithful County a dramatic victory, continues in attack.

Offaly (SHC v Tipperary): James Dempsey; Niall Wynne, Rory Hanniffy, Chris McDonald; Emmett Nolan, Kevin Brady, Cathal Parlon; Sean Ryan, Dan Currams; Joe Bergin, Conor Mahon, Colin Egan; Brian Carroll, David Kenny, Shane Dooley. Tweet

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