Mary's V Dolphin tie called off

This afternoon's AIB League Division One clash between St Mary's College and Dolphin had to be called off due to an unplayable pitch.

After heavy rain in the Dublin 6W area, match referee Mark Hermin from Ulster deemed that the Templeville Road pitch could not stand up to the top flight tie.

The decision only came through at 2pm, just half an hour before kick-off, so the Dolphin team, officials and supporters were understandably annoyed at their wasted trip to the capital.

It is anticipated that the game will be re-fixed for next Saturday or the weekend after as the final AIB League regulation phase games are down for decision on April 19.

Mary's also have to play their Leinster Senior Cup final against Clontarf shortly, while Dolphin, who could still make the Division One play-offs, are eager to keep up their momentum after five straight league wins.