The club went into decline thereafter as all GAA competition ceased in Longford (and across much of the country) due to the Parnell saga.

[3][4] A 'United Gaels' amalgamation representing Granard and Abbeylara reached the final of the Longford Senior Football Championship in 1947.

[5] The club crest depicts the ruins of the nearby Abbey of Lerha.

Abbeylara have won the Longford Senior Football Championship three times, in 2000, 2006,[6] and 2024.

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