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As of midnight tonight, the Irish Government has raised Dublin to Level 3 in its COVID-19 Roadmap. We would like to clarify the practical implications of the directives for the cricket family.
There is an exemption for professional / elite / club championship events, which can take place behind closed doors. However, club friendly matches that may have been arranged involving any Dublin-based clubs in the coming weeks can no longer proceed.
Following consultation with Sport Ireland, we can advise that:
• The Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Cup can continue in Dublin but must be played behind closed doors;
• The Super 50 Series can continue, the final two matches must be played behind closed doors;
• YMCA can travel to Belfast to play in the Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup Final.
No domestic travel to ‘spectate sport’ is permitted for County Dublin residents (a livestream will be in place).
For outdoor sports, non-contact training only in pods of up to 15 will be allowed (exemption for professional/elite/inter-county sports/senior club championship).
The rest of the Republic remains at Level 2.
Further information: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/resilience-recovery-2020-2021-plan-for-living-with-covid-19/
Name of Author: Cricket Ireland
Cricket Ireland, officially known as The Irish Cricket Union Company Limited by Guarantee, is the governing body for cricket on the island of Ireland. It oversees the national men’s and women’s teams and organizes the Inter-Provincial Series, Super 3s, and All-Ireland club competitions. Ireland achieved Test status for women in 2000 and for men in 2017 when it became a Full Member of the ICC.
