Return of intercounty training postponed until further notice

The GAA have made the decision to postpone the return of collective intercounty training in the wake of the new lockdown restrictions.

Panels were scheduled to return middway through January but this will be extended until the end of the month at the earliest when the restrictions are due to ease.

It is unknown what effect this will have on the intercounty season which is due to start on 27/28 February with the return of the National Leagues.

The statement from the GAA said,

“Given the current exceptional rise in infection rates of Covid 19 and the increased risk of community transmission, the GAA has taken the decision that there will be no collective training permitted for inter-county teams for at least the remainder of the month of January.  

In addition, Club and County gyms must stay closed until further notice.  

As previously advised, and under the current Government Regulations in both jurisdictions, neither training nor games are permitted at club level currently.  

Breaches of any of the above provisions will be dealt with under Rule 7.2 (e) “Misconduct considered to have discredited the Association”. The full wording of this Rule and potential penalties are included as an Appendix 1 below.  

Current Level 5 restrictions in the South will run until January 31st at which point the GAA will review the current situation and further advice in this context will be provided.”