5,000 capacity cap to affect rugby, GAA, and horse racing events

The delayed implementation will mean Munster's Champions Cup clash on Saturday may proceed as planned but over 20,000 ticket holders are set to miss out on the sold-out Leinster derby

Munster's Champions Cup clash against Castres on Saturday will be one of the highest attended for some time ahead, with over 20,000 tickets sold for Thomond Park. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Crowds at Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship games, GAA provincial club finals, All-Ireland semi-finals, and the start of the Allianz Football League are among those outdoor sports events that will be impacted by the new Covid crowd limits.

Coming into operation from Monday until possibly January 30, capacities will be restricted to 50% or 5,000 spectators, whichever is lower. Organisers of the Christmas racing festivals at Leopardstown and Limerick will also have to plan for a reduced capacity.