The Limerick IT student does, however, have severe bruising on his hand, with the Tribesmen facing an anxious wait on his availabilty.

Canning is one of a number of injury concerns for manager John McIntyre, with his brother Ollie also doubtful with a hamstring injury.

Damien Hayes is also in a race to be fit for the Portlaoise encounter after picking up a knee injury, while David Burke is nursing a shoulder knock.

However, there is good news for Portumna's Andy Smyth, who returns from suspension and is available to play.