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Irish Mirror
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Eamon Doggett & Kevin Taylor

GAA confirm 2020 All-Ireland Championships to go ahead after receiving Government financial support

The 2020 All-Ireland championships will go ahead after the GAA received assurances of financial support from Government.

The association confirmed the news this afternoon following a meeting with Government.

Counties can resume training from Monday with games restarting in mid-October and All-Ireland hurling and football champions will be crowned in December.

A GAA statement said: "The GAA’s Ard Chomhairle held a meeting on-line earlier today where it was decided to formally proceed with plans to stage the All-Ireland senior, under-20 and minor inter-county football and hurling championships for 2020.

"The decision was made following positive interaction with the Government and an understanding that specific financial supports will be made available.

"Due to the reduced level of funding available as a result of the pandemic, a series of strict financial controls will be put in place by the Association which will govern the costs and preparation of teams.

Dublin's Kevin McManamon celebrates with the Sam Maguire Cup after last year's All-Ireland win (©INPHO/Oisin Keniry)

"In addition to this a plan and series of protocols produced by the Association’s Covid Advisory Group and which will facilitate the safe staging of inter-county games will be circulated to counties.

"Following consultation with the counties it was agreed that London, Warwickshire and Lancashire will not be involved in the 2020 championships.

"The special emergency powers for the administration of the Association have been reapproved and extended until December 4."

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