The GAA has been forced to once again delay the resumption of inter-county action, raising the spectre of another 'club first' season with championships, and possibly leagues, being played later in the year as they were in 2020. The GAA had sought clarity on the status of its inter-county games which had got clearance during the previous Level Five lockdown from October to December. In a briefing for counties tonight the GAA outlined that it will be at least the Easter before any training or games take place. "The Government representatives clarified that inter-county Gaelic Games activity is not covered under the current Level 5 exemptions for elite sports. "It is clear that this extended delay to the planned return of the inter-county season will have knock-on effects for both the inter-county and club games programmes originally planned for 2021.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2021 19:39 UTC