Dungarvan GAA have apologised after fielding a player in a county final who was awaiting a Covid-19 test result.
The club said 'there were errors made by the club in the interpretation of the Covid-19 guidelines ' after the player later tested positive for coronavirus.
Dungarvan beat Kill in the Waterford intermediate football final at Walsh Park on Saturday, but had to shut down all activities after the positive test.
They said in a 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 there were errors made by the club in the interpretation of the Covid-19 guidelines and the club wish to sincerely apologise for its mishandling of the 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 had 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 fields, 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."
