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Ulster GAA confirm no return to club activity until at least April 12th

Clubs expected to be able to resume outdoor training in groups of up to 15 people

The Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

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Seán Moran
Tue Mar 16 2021 - 19:13

Ulster GAA has confirmed that there will be no return to activity for clubs in Northern Ireland until at least April 12th. On Wednesday afternoon the Northern Ireland Executive made an announcement on resumption of sport and the provincial council released the following statement.

“The NI Executive have this evening announced that sports training for affiliated clubs may resume outdoors in groups of up to 15 people from Monday 12 April, subject to Executive ratification the previous week.

“GAA clubs in the north must stress to their players and management teams that 12 April is the earliest date that they may be permitted to resume activity.

“The GAA’s Covid Advisory Group will consider this development and will in the coming period issue updated guidance to all units of the association.

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“In the meantime, it is important that all our units continue to abide by both Government and GAA guidelines. To this end it is worth re-stating that all GAA pitches and indoor facilities remain closed at present.”

The GAA are awaiting the Dublin Government’s decision on any easing of lockdown from April 5th.

Should a return to intercounty training be authorised, Ulster counties can do likewise as they have ‘designated status’ and can resume training when the GAA are in a position to green-light it.