All-Ireland homecoming celebrations ruled out over Covid-19 concerns

Even if Cork's hurlers win Sunday's All-Ireland final, there won't be any crowds like this allowed to welcome them home. File photo: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Official team homecomings have been ruled out in both Cork and Limerick whatever the result of Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling final amid ongoing concerns over Covid-19.

Warnings about potential super-spreader events, and the public health guidelines which limit gatherings at outdoor events to just 200, scuppered plans for any potential events.