The GAA issued it's latest communication earlier this evening.
The possibility of a summer without an All-Ireland Championship drew nearer this evening as the GAA announced the postponement of the championship until further clarity on the situation is available.
All activity and club grounds will not remain closed until May 5th at the earliest.
Here is the statement from GAA HQ in Full:
The GAA acknowledges last weekend’s Government announcement of the
extension of current restrictions until May 5th and its impact on the
scheduling of sporting events and working practices, and has factored the
extension of the arrangements into its contingency planning.
To that end, the Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended
until May 5th.
The Senior inter-county championships, scheduled to begin in May, will be
postponed until further clarity on the current situation is available.
However, it is the Association’s view that it is highly unlikely these will be
rescheduled any time before the beginning of July, at the earliest.
When sporting activity recommences, the GAA will accommodate both club
and county games. The Association also intends to complete the Allianz
Leagues, or at least those games that have a bearing on next year's divisions,
where possible.
A Special Congress, held remotely, will take place this Friday to propose
decision-making flexibility to allow us vary competition structures, if required,
in advance of resuming games.
In keeping with the approach of the Association since the start of this crisis, all
of our decisions will be based on the advice of the medical professionals and
the government.
Finally, the GAA would again like to thank our members and units for their
support at this time and for continuing to adhere to the government
guidelines.
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