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Underage Games In Offaly Postponed Until Next Week

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 13:27

Both the men's and women's representatives have made an announcement.

All underage fixtures in Offaly have been postponed until next Monday at the earliest.

The decision was taken at a CCC meeting yesterday evening.

Games due to take place in the U20 Championship were postponed and will now be refixed.

In a statement to clubs, county chairman Michael Duignan said the decision was taken after the HSE designated a significant number of players as close contacts of a confirmed cases.

To clarify: ALL under age games, which also includes U6, U8, U10 and U12, are postponed.

Training may continue for these age groups. https://t.co/oGxAZYuvB8
— Offaly LGFA (@OffalyLGFA) September 23, 2020

Offaly LGFA has also tweeted to announce the cancellation of all underage fixtures up to and including minor level.

It's also citing concerns over rising numbers and a widening net of close contacts.

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