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Robert Hynes

Leitrim pull out of Allianz Football League clash with Down due to lack of players

Leitrim have pulled out of their Allianz Football League clash with Down due to a lack of players.

They said in a statement that they are unable to field a team for today's match as a result of a number of players awaiting Covid-19 test results.

It means Down will receive a walkover for the fixture. 

The statement in full reads: "Unfortunately, due to the greater health situation that has gripped the country, Leitrim GAA has found itself having to concede our Allianz League encounter versus Down today.

"A number of players are awaiting test results and unavailable to travel.

"Other factors also prevented further players from being available, considering this greater health situation, and in this course of action, we must respect this situation.

"In summation, we are unable to field a team.

"We are living through very difficult times in an ever-increasing pandemic situation.

"Leitrim GAA is acutely aware of the efforts that have been made to get the inter-county season up and running.

"However, on this occasion, we cannot fulfill this fixture which is regrettable. We are hopeful that our situation will have resolved itself before next weekend’s fixture versus Tipperary."

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