Dublin GAA club Man O'War has suspended all activities "until further notice" after a club member tested positive for Covid-19.
Last Friday, three clubs in West Cork suspended all activities amid fears that members may have been in close contact with a person who was subsequently confirmed to have Covid-19.
West Cork side Argideen Rangers were the first club to shut their doors, while neighbouring clubs Ballinascarthy GAA and St Oliver Plunkett’s followed suit to comply with HSE public health advice.
Dublin football club Man O'War confirmed it has suspended all training and matches until further notice following the positive result.
Man O'War, whose clubhouse lies between Balrothery and Lusk, field football teams from Under 8 level up to senior.
They have two adult sides in both men’s and women's categories.
Man O'War suspend activities
Some club members have already been contacted by officers and the individual in question in advance of the commencement of contact tracing.
"This is a precautionary measure while the individual in question awaits the commencement of the contact tracing process and further guidance from the public health authorities," a club statement read.
"Those who might be a potential 'close contact' are being contacted by the individual and/or the Club Executive in advance of the commencement of the contact tracing process.
'Our primary concern is for the health, well-being and privacy of our club member and we send our support to them for a speedy recovery.
"We wish to reassure the vast majority of our players, coaches, supporters and visitors that they do not fall into the category of a 'close contact' with the individual concerned."
The GAA is expected to give more guidance around return-to-play protocols as club games recommence around the country from next Friday, with the club championship in many counties looming large.
Further details around the protocols for a positive Covid-19 test by a player in a club are anticipated. More information on what is defined as a 'close and casual contact' is also expected to be provided.
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