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Irish Mirror
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Kevin Taylor

GAA Covid restart: Key dates for return of hurling and football amid coronavirus

GAA activities are returning as the country reopens and team sport makes a comeback following suspension due to the coronavirus.

The GAA announced changes to the return to play schedule last weekend - hastening the restart of Gaelic games.

Pitches across Ireland have been closed since March but will open for non-contact training from June 24.

Competitive fixtures return from July 17 and the inter-county season gets back up and running on October 17.

Here is a quick look at the key dates as GAA gets back in action.

Wednesday, June 24

GAA pitches open for non-contact adult training.

Saturday, June 27

Juvenile players can start non-contact training.

Monday, June 29

All club teams allowed to return to contact training and challenge games

Friday, July 17

Competitive fixtures can return.

Monday, July 20

Dressing rooms to remain closed until at least this date.

Monday, September 14

Inter-county teams can return to training.

Saturday, October 17

Inter-county competitions to start on this date.

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