UPDATED - List of sporting cancellations due to Covid-19
In light of this morning’s Government announcement, the GAA, An Cumann Camógaíochta and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have decided to suspend all activity at club, inter-county and educational levels until March 29 (inclusive) from midnight.
This is to include all games, training and team gatherings at all ages and all grades.
In terms of Tipperary, it means the senior men's and ladies footballers remaining two games in the National League are off while at club level all county league games as well as divisional championship games at al levels and grades are off.
This weekends third level ladies football finals are also off.
"We will continue to liaise with Government officials and review the situation between now and the end of the month, assessing the impact of these measures on our competitions.
In the meantime, the Association is encouraging all members to continue to follow the guidelines which have been provided by the health authorities," the GAA, Camogie Association and Ladies Gaelic Football Association have said in a statement.
Motorsport Ireland Statement
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s statement this morning in relation to the COVID-19 Virus stated that all indoor gatherings of 100 people and all outdoor events of 500 people should be cancelled from 6pm tonight, March 12th to March 29th 2020.
Motorsport Ireland will therefore support this and has suspended all events until this date. We will endeavour to work with the clubs affected to try and reschedule new dates.
We will continue to evaluate the situation and play our part in the greater national interest.
Basketball Ireland
Basketball Ireland instructing all affiliates to suspend all basketball competitions and events with immediate effect.
We understand that this decision will result in inconvenience and disappointment to many players, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters, particularly at this time when various competitions are reaching their concluding stages. However, we are sure that all will understand that the decision is taken in the best interests, not just of the basketball community, but also family, friends and the wider community.
The situation is rapidly changing and we will continue to monitor developments on a day-to-day basis.
Further updates will be issued on a regular basis over the coming weeks.
IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
The Irish Rugby Football Union, together with Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby, have announced the suspension of all Domestic Rugby activity from 6pm this evening 12th March until the 29th March (inclusive), in response to the latest Government advice on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Future Domestic Rugby activity will be reviewed in line with Government advice.
Training and Playing: All Rugby activities across Clubs and Schools, from minis to adult rugby, must now cease.
Clubhouse Operations: While Rugby Clubs may wish to continue to operate facilities such as bars and function rooms they must observe Government restrictions in relation to the number of people that may attend indoor (no more than 100 people) and outdoor (no more than 500 people) events.
Impact on fixtures of note: We will work with clubs and schools to rearrange fixtures, such as the Schools Cup finals.
Professional Game: Updates, when available, in relation to the professional game will come from tournament organisers.
SOCCER
The FAI have cancelled a games and training sessions until March 29th.
HORSE RACING
Horse Racing will continue but no spectators will be admitted to race tracks until March 29th.