Two walkovers in Christy Ring Cup first round ties

The walkovers mean Kildare and Derry will join Down in round 2A

Tony O'Kelly-Lynch of Sligo in action against Stephen Goldrick of Leitrim during the Allianz Hurling League Division 3B Final last weekend. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Two of the weekend's three scheduled Christy Ring Cup fixtures will not go ahead as it has been confirmed that Sligo will not field a team against Derry.

The announcement comes less than 24 hours after Offaly announced that they were conceding their clash against Kildare due to over 25 players either having coronavirus or being deemed close contacts.