The GAA have confirmed that this year's All Ireland Senior Hurling and Football Championships have been postponed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Association concede that inter-county matches may not be possible until July at the earliest.
They also want the Allianz Leagues to reach their completion but may only play games that have an impact on next year’s divisions.
A Special Congress will be held on Friday to discuss potential routes to a return to play.
The GAA has issued an update on its contingency planning for the scheduling of club and inter-county matches this year in light of last weekend’s Government announcement of the extension of current restrictions until May 5th #GAA #COVID19
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 14, 2020
In a statement, the Association said:
"The GAA acknowledges last weekend’s Government announcement of the extension of current restrictions until May 5th and its impact on the scheduling of sporting events and working practices, and has factored the extension of the arrangements into its contingency planning.
"To that end, the Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended until May 5th.
The Senior inter-county championships, scheduled to begin in May, will be postponed until further clarity on the current situation is available.
"However, it is the Association’s view that it is highly unlikely these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of July, at the earliest.
"When sporting activity recommences, the GAA will accommodate both club and county games. The Association also intends to complete the Allianz Leagues, or at least those games that have a bearing on next year's divisions, where possible.
"A Special Congress, held remotely, will take place this Friday to propose decision-making flexibility to allow us vary competition structures, if required, in advance of resuming games."
The game is this – slow the spread of the virus. #ItsInOurHands
Aussie Gleeson @WaterfordGAA asks people follow @HSELive guidelines and work together to help protect ourselves and others from #COVID19. @gaelicplayers pic.twitter.com/CzRYlfNOvK— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 14, 2020
