Storm Emma could blow league off course

Both Allianz League Division 1 finals could take place on the last weekend of March if this weekend’s GAA fixtures run into difficulties as Storm Emma is set to hit Ireland.

The football schedule has a free weekend on March 10 and 11 to complete any fifth round matches that may not be played this weekend.

However, hurling isn’t as fortunate because of a Central Council decision at the end of last year to retain the Division 1 quarter-finals, which are set to take place on March 10 and 11. The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) recommended they be discontinued but counties voted otherwise.