The time has finally come for the Airdrie Irish to begin the 2017 season tomorrow (May 27).

The local Football team begins their year on the road against the defending AFL and Canadian Champions, the Fort McMurray Monarchs.

Last time these teams played each other was on June 11th, when the Irish were held scoreless in a 44-0 loss.

The Irish have never scored a point against the Monarchs, losing their first ever match to them 100-0.

the Irish will try to turn over a new clover this year, and the team will be hungry to compete as they kick off at 7pm.

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