All sporting events will take place behind closed doors under measures set to be taken by the government this afternoon.
RTÉ News is reporting that a decision has been made not to allow spectators at sporting fixtures.
Currently 200 people are allowed be part of an outdoor sporting event.
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A planned move to permit 500 people at events was delayed when cases of Covid-19 increased. The surge in cases over the last two weeks has seen the government move to have no fans present at all.
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Posted: 3:46 pm August 18, 2020