Tough tests for Giles and O'Bric's sides

The draws for the Leinster MFC and u-20 FC were made on Thursday and both Royal sides face tough tests in their respective bids to claim provincial honours.

Trevor Giles' minors will face Louth, Kildare and Laois in Group 1 of the MFC which will get underway on Tuesday 24th March. Round two will be played on Tuesday 7th April, while round three will be on Tuesday 14th April.

Cathal O Bric's u-20s will aim to regain the provincial crown from Group 2 where they will face Carlow, Longford and Laois.

The Leinster u-20 FC will get underway on Wednesday 25th March with round two on Wednesday 1st April and round three on Wednesday 8th April.

Fixtures for both championships will be confirmed in the third week of January.