Priorto the official opening of the new facilities which also include astand and sports walk, the Abbeylara Division 4/Intermediate side willtake on neighbouring rivals Granard St. Mary’s while on the followingday, the May Bank Holiday Monday, Meath and Leitrim will clash in asenior inter-county game (5pm).

The previous Thursday evening,April 30th, Longford will continue their preparations for the LeinsterSenior Football Championship with a game against Mayo at the new lookAbbeylara grounds (7pm) and that is the start of the programme ofevents for the progressive local club.