The GAA will be finalising details over the coming two days to facilitate the return of the intercounty game from next week. Just last week, intercounty fixtures were formally accepted as part of the elite sporting exemptions, allowing players to gather in dressingrooms and gyms, as they prepare for championship at the end of October. In those circumstances the current rules which allow no access to dressingroom facilities would become extremely problematic. In the past week, intercounty players have protested at the situation in advance of the return to play. The GAA is currently discussing the issue of funding for teams playing in the intercounty championship.

Source: The Irish Times September 10, 2020 05:00 UTC