Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Friday 15°CSaturday 15°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

sponsor banner
sponsor banner
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Football

FAI confirms extension of period of cessation for football

written by Chris McNulty March 24, 2020
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

IT WILL be April 19 at least before local football returns with the FAI today announcing man extension to the cessation of all football under its jurisdiction.

The FAI remains committed to a June return for the League of Ireland, but football at intermediate, junior and schoolboys level may return at an earlier date.

An initial cessation was to last until this Sunday, March 29 but, following fresh directives from the Government, that period has now been extended.

A statement from the FAI said: “The decision to extend a deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the ever-growing threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and in the best interests of our players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and staff.

“This decision will continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

“The FAI is in communication with the Department of Health and UEFA on COVID-19 and will continue to follow all government guidelines.

“The Association advises all members, volunteers and stakeholders to respect the HSE guidelines on social distancing during this pandemic.”

The FAI said that regular meetings are taking place with representatives from the National League Executive Committee and the Professional Footballer’s Association of Ireland.

The statement added: “FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne has again advised the FAI that in the current exceptional circumstances, clubs should not engage in collective training during the cessation period for all football activity under the FAI’s jurisdiction.

“This recommendation is based on the government’s desire to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and Dr Byrne strongly advises against clubs training during this cessation period which runs until April 19th inclusive.”

FAI confirms extension of period of cessation for football was last modified: March 24th, 2020 by Chris McNulty
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
coronaviruscovid-19Donegal LeagueFAIInishowen LeagueUlster Senior League
Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Harps look to score big with new...

11 hours ago

Benny is still ‘harping on’ as he...

12 hours ago

Letterkenny’s Oran Brogan signs for Finn Harps

19 hours ago

Finn Harps graduates Cunningham and McGranaghan sign...

3 days ago

Picture Special: Tiktokkers Tadhg and Derry Fleming...

4 days ago

Donegal Women’s League – this week’s match...

5 days ago

Harps’ Joel Thompson presented with Donegal jersey...

6 days ago

Lomboto goal works a ‘treat’ for Finn...

6 days ago

Seamus Coleman signs one year deal at...

6 days ago

Barrett and Toland star for Ireland but...

7 days ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donegal County Council

Facebook
Donegal County Council
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2025 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy