LAST UPDATE | 2 Mar
THE ALLIANZ LEAGUE hurling fixture set for next Saturday between Limerick and Tipperary will take place at Super Valu Páirc Uí Chaoimh instead of the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
A statement from the Limerick County Board explained the situation after upgrade works on the playing surface were carried out last December.
Citing the “current inclement weather conditions and low temperatures”, they accepted that the pitch “is not ready to facilitate such a game.”
“Limerick GAA wish to extend its thanks to our loyal fan base and express our regret that we can not host this game,” the statement continued.
“For anyone who has tickets purchased Croke Park Ticketing office will be in contact in due course with details of new arrangements. We wish to acknowledge the assistance from Tipperary County Board and also the CCCC in facilitating the change.”
All other aspects of the fixture remain the same. Throw in is 7:35pm and the game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2.
Meanwhile, today’s Division 2 league game between Fermanagh and Armagh at Brewster Park has been provisionally re-arranged for 2pm tomorrow due an unplayable pitch.
Another pitch inspection will take place at 8.30am tomorrow.
Elsewhere, today’s Lidl National League Division 1 fixture between Cok and Mayo will now be played on the Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G pitch because Mallow is unplayable.
The game will commence at 5.30pm.
There had been doubts over Cavan and Meath’s Division 2 National Football League clash at Breffni Park, but it will go ahead as planned at 7pm after two pitch inspections.
Elsewhere, racing at Navan is underway after passing an inspection this morning.
Leopardstown’s meeting on Sunday came through an initial Saturday morning inspection, but a further check has been announced for 3pm this afternoon.
“The track at Leopardstown remains unfit for racing at present due to snow still lying in some areas,” said clerk of the course Lorcan Wyer.
“However, there has been improvement since yesterday and further thaw is expected today so will have a further inspection at 3pm this afternoon.”
- Additional reporting by Emma Duffy and Press Association.
