Covid-stricken Fermanagh must play National League tie with Clare, GAA rule

With the 17 affected players only permitted to return to collective action this weekend, Fermanagh sought a postponement on player welfare grounds.

A recent Covid-19 outbreak within the Fermanagh football panel saw 10 players test positive for the virus, with a further seven forced to self isolate having been identified as close contacts.

The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee has turned down Fermanagh's request to have Sunday's Division 2 League game against Clare postponed.

A recent Covid-19 outbreak within the Fermanagh football panel saw 10 players test positive for the virus, with a further seven forced to self isolate having been identified as close contacts.