League of Ireland clubs plead with Government for another bailout

Ministers told coming weeks will bring 'fear and trepidation' for domestic game

A general view of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Top League of Ireland clubs have pleaded with the Government for another bailout, stressing they face the coming weeks with “fear and trepidation”.

With Covid-19 set to keep fans out of stadia until at least the late summer, Premier Division clubs have sought a meeting with sports ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers to set out their appeal for grant aid.