Inter-county and club teams training in pods

Croke Park have insisted their pitches will remain closed until July 20 but players can train on sports fields not owned by the GAA, such as public parks, secondary schools, and third-level institutions.

A number of inter-county and club teams trained in pods this past weekend as per phase one of the Government’s roadmap to reopening Irish society.

Anecdotal reports from around the country suggest small groups of players took part in organised training sessions on sports fields not owned by the GAA.