Donegal GAA have responded to Naomh Colmcille's statement yesterday on their stance to temporarily suspend club related activities due to Covid-19 precautions.

The decision was made after Naomh Colmcille played a challenge match against one of the ten Derry clubs who have closed until further notice because of a reported spike in Covid-19 cases in the Limavady area.

The Newtowncunningham side stressed in their statement that no players or members have been been affected by the coronavirus. They also said that their Covid Supervisor has been working closely with the Donegal county board and the HSE.

While respecting their decision, Donegal GAA have moved to clarify the facts by saying the county board didn't give Naomh Colmcille guidance to suspend activities and that the club were following Covid-19 protocols and HSE advice.

Donegal GAA didn't give @Naomh_Colmcille guidance to suspend club activities contrary to their recent tweet. Rather, the club was directed to @officialgaa GAA protocols agreed with the HSE @Naomh_Colmcille have not advised the County Board that they have actual or suspected cases

— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) July 18, 2020

The County Board do, however, respect the right of @Naomh_Colmcille to suspend activities. The GAA protocols can be found on the Wellness, Covid tab on https://t.co/TmDQiAv8qn

— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) July 18, 2020

 

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