GAA move swiftly to suspend all matches

The GAA and LGFA have paused all club fixtures “with immediate effect and until further notice”, as huge uncertainty surrounds the 2020 inter-county championships in light of NPHET’s latest recommendations. GAA president John Horan said the association felt it had no choice but to pause all club fixtures after problematic post-match scenes were highlighted.

Bars and social clubs are also to close but “training will continue to be permitted as per the guidelines outlined for the relevant levels in the Government’s National Framework for Living with Covid-19”. Increasing transmission rates of Covid-19 are in almost every part of the country and worryingly seem no sign of abating. The restrictions will be reviewed in three weeks’ time and unless there is a significant drop in trends, the country will be facing into Level 4 and Level 5. We ask all club members to do their part in suppressing this virus and adhere to the restrictions going forward. Training will continue and further information can be sought from your Covid officer.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations are extended to Lismore native James O’Connor who completed another milestone in his managerial career by guiding Ballyhale Shamrocks to the Kilkenny senior hurling title last week. Sean Prendergast’s Fr O’Neills were pipped at the post by Charleville in the Cork SAHC final but it was a huge achievement in itself to get to the final after being promoted only last year from the intermediate ranks. Well done to both managers.

LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO

This week’s results. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 7 and 10. Consolation prizes €20 each: Claire Feeney, Finn Clough, Margaret Condon, Monica O’Sullivan. Next week’s jackpot will be €9950. The draw will take place on Monday, October 5. With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions the club lotto is one of our only means of fundraising at the moment. Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets and online priced at €2 each or three for €5.

The club lotto is a fantastic way of supporting your own local GAA club no matter where you live in the world! Simply log onto www.KlubFunder.com, search for Lismore GAA Club and create an account. Then select your numbers, make the payment for the time period of your choice, which can be from 1 to 50 weeks. It is an ideal way for many people who are living away or abroad who would like to contribute to the running of the club.