Confusion reigns as sport reacts to tightened restrictions

Earlier, the association told parents of underage GAA players that they may still attend their child’s games if they feel it is necessary.

Uncertainty and confusion were evident among Ireland’s sporting bodies yesterday in the wake of tightening of restrictions to curtail the spread of Covid-19. Even so, sports bodies were unanimous in urging members to comply with Government guidelines.

In communications with county boards and clubs, the GAA revealed several areas where it is seeking further clarification on the new restrictions, which preclude attendance at sporting fixtures and limit the number of people at a training session to 15.