Dungarvan GAA club has sincerely apologised for its mishandling of a case of Covid at the club.
A player tested positive for Covid after taking part in the county intermediate football final between Dungarvan and Kill on Saturday.
In a statement on social media, the club said it had reviewed the case and said "errors were made by the Club in the interpretation of the Covid-19 guidelines"
The club said it wished "to stress that the player involved was following the Club’s interpretation of the guidelines and advice at all times, did not attend any of the post-match celebrations, and was acting in good faith".
It asked people to refrain from making ill-informed comments on social media, as members were being unfairly vilified.
The club said it was continuing to work with the HSE on the matter.
Full Statement:
Dungarvan Hurling and Football Club wish to issue the following statement.
Following a review of the Club’s handling of the recent case, where a player tested positive for Covid 19 after the game was played, it has been identified that errors were made by the Club in the interpretation of the Covid 19 guidelines and the Club wish to sincerely apologise for its mishandling of this situation. As a Club we wish to stress that the player involved was following the Club’s interpretation of the guidelines and advice at all times, did not attend any of the post match celebrations, and was acting in good faith.
Notwithstanding that the Club are aggrieved at the speculation appearing on local and social media which has led to some of our members being vilified through no fault of their own, we respectfully ask that people be mindful when making comments on these platforms as the team members are our friends and family and we support them on and off the pitch in good times and bad.
As a Club we are continuing to work with the HSE on this matter and will continue to follow their guidance.
