Minister says GAA matches can offer public an escape from Covid restrictions

Charlie McConalogue said that he hoped the inter-county games can offer a break for the public. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Inter-county GAA can offer an escape for the public from higher restrictions, the Agriculture Minister says.

Charlie McConalogue said that he was confident the games, which resume this weekend, can go ahead safely despite concern about spikes caused by club celebrations.