CORK CITY AND St Patrick’s Athletic look set to meet as scheduled in tonight’s FAI Cup semi-final at Turner’s Cross (7:30pm), while Derry City’s home League of Ireland Premier Division fixture with Sligo Rovers has been postponed.
Storm Amy is set to affect sporting fixtures in Ireland and Britain this weekend, but the heavy rain in Cork this morning is expected to stop at approximately 5pm.
A statement from Cork City said that “grounds staff and club officials have checked the pitch this morning and we can confirm it has held up well despite the current bad weather”.
“Based on pitch conditions and the forecast for the remainder of the day”, the statement continued, “it is everyone’s expectation that tonight’s game will go ahead as planned.”
Grounds staff and club officials have checked the pitch this morning and we can confirm it has held up well despite the current bad weather. ✅
Based on pitch conditions and the forecast for the remainder of the day, it is everyone’s expectation that tonight’s game will go ahead… pic.twitter.com/5IvcjEkD5F
The winners of tonight’s encounter will book a place in the Cup final against either Shamrock Rovers or Kerry FC, who meet in Tallaght on Sunday.
In the League of Ireland Premier Division, the clash of Derry and Sligo at the Ryan McBride Brandywell is off due to an amber wind warning. It will now take place on Sunday.
Due to adverse weather conditions and an Amber Warning for high winds expected today, a decision has been made to postpone tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium between Derry City and Sligo Rovers. pic.twitter.com/FQUOW7mKsQ
“Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Amy and with an amber warning for high winds in place in Derry and an orange weather warning in place in Sligo, a decision has been made to postpone tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium between Derry City and Sligo Rovers.
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“The fixture will now take place on Sunday, October 5 at 4pm,” the FAI said in a statement.
Waterford FC against Drogheda United has been postponed from tonight until Sunday at 4pm due to adverse conditions in the south east.
Tonight’s First Division fixture between Treaty United and Longford Town has been pushed back to Sunday after a pitch inspection at Markets Field this morning.
The game will instead take place at the same ground at 4pm on Sunday.
The First Division meeting of Wexford and UCD has been rescheduled for Sunday at 4pm following a pitch inspection at Ferrycarrig Park.
LOI postponements:
Premier Division: Derry City v Sligo Rovers (rescheduled for 4pm, Sunday 5 October)
Premier Division: Waterford FC v Drogheda United (rescheduled for 4pm, Sunday 5 October)
First Division: Treaty United v Longford Town (rescheduled for 4pm, Sunday 5 October)
First Division: Wexford v UCD (rescheduled for 4pm, Sunday 5 October)
Rugby
Ulster’s URC meeting with Edinburgh in the Scottish capital this evening has been postponed.
🚨 Tonight’s game v Edinburgh at Hive Stadium has been postponed
Due to worsening weather conditions across Scotland from Storm Amy, the fixture scheduled for this evening, Friday 3 Oct in Edinburgh, will be rescheduled to a later date.
The Round 2 clash, kick-off for which had already been moved forward to 7pm from 8:05pm, will now take place on a later date which is yet to be determined.
Edinburgh said that the forecast winds for Friday and Saturday meant that it was no longer safe for the game to take place at the Hive Stadium, at Murrayfield, or at any other suitable venue in Scotland.
Edinburgh’s managing director, Douglas Struth, said: “We were set to welcome a capacity crowd for tonight’s game. However, the safety of supporters, players, partners, and everyone associated with this weekend’s fixture is of the utmost importance so, while disappointing, it is absolutely the right decision to postpone tonight’s game considering the escalating weather reports overnight.
“This decision has not been taken lightly. We have worked closely with the URC, Scottish Rugby, the Met Office, and local authorities to ensure it is the best-informed choice.
“We’d like to thank our fans, partners and Ulster Rugby for their understanding in this unavoidable situation. Once again, our thanks to everyone who planned to join us tonight at Hive Stadium. We hope to see you back with us in fairer weather soon.”
Supporters are advised that their tickets for the game will remain valid for the rescheduled fixture later this season.
All other URC games this weekend are currently due to take place as scheduled.
URC postponements:
Edinburgh v Ulster
GAA
Mayo GAA has confirmed that all adult fixtures this weekend have been cancelled.
The Mayo senior club football championship semi-finals between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Westport on Saturday, and Knockmore and Ballina Stephenites on Sunday, will be rescheduled.
GAA postponements:
Mayo SFC: Crossmolina Deel Rovers v Westport (Saturday); Knockmore and Ballina Stephenites (Sunday)
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Ulster-Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy; Cork City-St Pat's Cup semi set to go ahead
LAST UPDATE | 3 Oct
Football
CORK CITY AND St Patrick’s Athletic look set to meet as scheduled in tonight’s FAI Cup semi-final at Turner’s Cross (7:30pm), while Derry City’s home League of Ireland Premier Division fixture with Sligo Rovers has been postponed.
Storm Amy is set to affect sporting fixtures in Ireland and Britain this weekend, but the heavy rain in Cork this morning is expected to stop at approximately 5pm.
A statement from Cork City said that “grounds staff and club officials have checked the pitch this morning and we can confirm it has held up well despite the current bad weather”.
“Based on pitch conditions and the forecast for the remainder of the day”, the statement continued, “it is everyone’s expectation that tonight’s game will go ahead as planned.”
The winners of tonight’s encounter will book a place in the Cup final against either Shamrock Rovers or Kerry FC, who meet in Tallaght on Sunday.
In the League of Ireland Premier Division, the clash of Derry and Sligo at the Ryan McBride Brandywell is off due to an amber wind warning. It will now take place on Sunday.
“Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Amy and with an amber warning for high winds in place in Derry and an orange weather warning in place in Sligo, a decision has been made to postpone tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium between Derry City and Sligo Rovers.
“The fixture will now take place on Sunday, October 5 at 4pm,” the FAI said in a statement.
Waterford FC against Drogheda United has been postponed from tonight until Sunday at 4pm due to adverse conditions in the south east.
Tonight’s First Division fixture between Treaty United and Longford Town has been pushed back to Sunday after a pitch inspection at Markets Field this morning.
The game will instead take place at the same ground at 4pm on Sunday.
The First Division meeting of Wexford and UCD has been rescheduled for Sunday at 4pm following a pitch inspection at Ferrycarrig Park.
LOI postponements:
Rugby
Ulster’s URC meeting with Edinburgh in the Scottish capital this evening has been postponed.
The Round 2 clash, kick-off for which had already been moved forward to 7pm from 8:05pm, will now take place on a later date which is yet to be determined.
Edinburgh said that the forecast winds for Friday and Saturday meant that it was no longer safe for the game to take place at the Hive Stadium, at Murrayfield, or at any other suitable venue in Scotland.
Edinburgh’s managing director, Douglas Struth, said: “We were set to welcome a capacity crowd for tonight’s game. However, the safety of supporters, players, partners, and everyone associated with this weekend’s fixture is of the utmost importance so, while disappointing, it is absolutely the right decision to postpone tonight’s game considering the escalating weather reports overnight.
“This decision has not been taken lightly. We have worked closely with the URC, Scottish Rugby, the Met Office, and local authorities to ensure it is the best-informed choice.
“We’d like to thank our fans, partners and Ulster Rugby for their understanding in this unavoidable situation. Once again, our thanks to everyone who planned to join us tonight at Hive Stadium. We hope to see you back with us in fairer weather soon.”
Supporters are advised that their tickets for the game will remain valid for the rescheduled fixture later this season.
All other URC games this weekend are currently due to take place as scheduled.
URC postponements:
GAA
Mayo GAA has confirmed that all adult fixtures this weekend have been cancelled.
The Mayo senior club football championship semi-finals between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Westport on Saturday, and Knockmore and Ballina Stephenites on Sunday, will be rescheduled.
GAA postponements:
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