BREAKING LATEST All GAA activity in country suspended

The GAA have this afternoon announced the cancellation of all games for a two-week period in response to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

Games across all codes will be put on hold after the government announced a ban on gatherings of more that 500 people for outdoor events and 100 for indoor events.

A statement from the GAA read: "In light of this morning's Government announcement, the GAA, An Cumann Camógaíochta and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have decided to suspend all activity at club, inter-county and educational levels until March 29 (inclusive) from midnight. 

"This is to include all games, training and team gatherings at all ages and all grades. 

"We will continue to liaise with Government officials and review the situation between now and the end of the month, assessing the impact of these measures on our competitions.

"In the meantime, the Association is encouraging all members to continue to follow the guidelines which have been provided by the health authorities."

MEATH POSTPONE ALL GAA ACTIVITY

Meath GAA have followed in the footsteps of Dublin GAA and Antrim GAA and announced a cessation of all GAA activities within the county until 29th March.

The decision has been taken in line with the Government announcement on Covid-19.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed a number of measures which will take effect from 6pm today. This includes the cancellation of mass gatherings of over 100 (indoor) and 500 (outdoor).

Meath GAA also suggested that their patrons minimise their social gatherings.

“Social interaction should be minimised and GAA Club events/meetings must be postponed to safeguard the well-being of all in the community,” the Meath GAA statement said.

There has been no official word from the CCCC of the GAA just yet regarding Sunday's NFL Div 1 clash between Meath and Dublin in Croke Park.

 

The Meath GAA statement in full is

 

A chairde,

Meath GAA have decided following the advice of the Government, GAA, and the HSE to implement the following actions:

Meath GAA will continue to monitor the situation, taking advice from the Government, HSE and the GAA Central Council. 

Please follow all the medical advice/guidelines from the HSE and be safe.

In Éirinn tá Neart – In Ireland There Is Strength

Le meas,

Ciarán Flynn

Meath GAA County P.R.O.