NUMBER OF GAA PLAYERS SHOWING SYMPTOMS

THE Down minor football team is at the centre of high-profile swine flu fears after it emerged that “a number” of players have developed flu-like symptoms.

A spokesperson for Down GAA said that since Thursday morning a section of the county minor panel had reported symptoms which may have been caused by the infection.

The team cancelled planned training sessions today and on Monday, while their match against Dublin minors next weekend now in doubt.