In Cork, Donegal and Laois, the football championships are up in the air.
Club GAA activity, at all levels, has been suspended with immediate effect as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases across Ireland. The GAA made the decision on Monday afternoon, pointing to ‘post match celebrations and a lack of social distancing at certain events’ as the reasoning behind their decision.
Club GAA fixtures at all levels suspended until further notice. pic.twitter.com/kZCNd4ZIbS
— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) October 5, 2020
“The decision has been taken in the interest of public safety following a number of incidents that have been brought to our attention in recent days,” reads the statement.
“In particular, post-match celebrations and a lack of social distancing at certain events have proved disappointing and problematic…”
On Monday afternoon, the government are set to discuss NPHET’s reccomendation for the whole country to move to a level 5 lock-down, which would mean no inter-county games could go ahead. If it was decided to move to level four, the inter-county game could continue, albeit with limited attendances allowed.
This announcement will come as a huge disappointment to the Cork, Donegal and Laois footballers who still have a championship to finish off. The LGFA and camogie associations have yet to move while training is permitted under strict guidelines.