Clubs across Ireland were able to return to training in late June as Covid-19 restrictions were easedThe Gaelic Players' Association say players should be allowed to begin inter-county training as soon as their involvement in club championships are over. "As things stand and for complete clarity, the roadmap clearly highlights that there should be no collective inter-county training prior to 14 September," read a GPA statement. "The GPA believes that common sense should prevail, allowing players to return to inter-county training once their involvement in club championship action is complete." There will be no provincial or All-Ireland club championships, while the inter-county football championships will revert to a straight knockout format. "It should be noted that in the midst of the negative discourse surrounding 'club v county', inter-county players are incredibly proud and passionate to represent their communities," said the statement.

Source: BBC July 01, 2020 17:03 UTC