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Icy Weather Halts GAA Games Across Ireland
4 Jan
Summary
- Sunday's GAA games between Donegal/Derry and Offaly/Antrim were postponed.
- Road conditions and frozen pitches cited as primary reasons for cancellations.
- Weather warnings for snow and ice remain in effect for several Irish counties.
Sunday's sporting calendar saw disruptions as adverse weather forced the postponement of key Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) fixtures. The anticipated Dr McKenna Cup match between Donegal and Derry, initially slated for Letterkenny, was cancelled. Officials cited treacherous road conditions as the overriding concern, even though the playing surface itself was deemed fit for play.
In another development, the Walsh Cup fixture involving Offaly and Antrim also fell victim to the wintry snap. The game, scheduled to take place at O'Connor Park in Glenisk, was called off following heavy snowfall that left the pitch frozen and unplayable. This decision highlights the pervasive impact of the current weather system.
Concerns over safety due to snow and ice continue, with yellow weather warnings issued for Northern Ireland until Monday noon. Similar warnings are in place for counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Louth, and the entire province of Connacht in the Republic of Ireland, underscoring the widespread nature of the winter conditions impacting the region.
