Republic of Ireland to face Grenada during May training camp in Spain

The camp has been described by the FAI as a "crucial part of the team's long-term planning, designed to maintain a high level of fitness and preparation for players whose domestic club seasons have concluded".

WARMER IN SPAIN: Heimir Hallgrímsson during the match between St Patrick's Athletic and Derry City at Richmond Park. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

As part of a training camp in Spain that will hopefully be used as preparation for the World Cup, the Republic of Ireland will face Grenada in friendly in May.

The match will mark the first-ever meeting between the two nations and is scheduled to take place at the Enrique Roca Stadium in Murcia, with kick-off at 5pm Irish time (6pm local time) on Saturday, May 16.