Provincial GAA finals and League of Ireland games may pilot return of fans

It is almost nine months since supporters were last admitted to games in the Republic of Ireland.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2021 - 21:59

John Fogarty and John Fallon

Senior inter-county provincial finals and League of Ireland games could be among pilot events for the return of crowds to sports events from July.

As the Government confirmed non-elite adult sports teams can return to outdoor training in pods of no more than 15 people from May 10 and stage fixtures from June 7, there is increasing optimism that a limited number of spectators will be permitted into games in the latter part of the summer.