A Roscommon Minor GAA club has announced plans to temporarily cancel all activities as health experts raise concerns about the spread of the virus locally.
Strokestown Gaa club released a statement yesterday on its plans to suspend all minor activities including training, games and gatherings for a period of 14 days.
The Roscommon club had received contact from the HSE due to high levels of Covid transmission among the town's minor teams.
Health officials are registering significant concern over the number of positive Covid cases and close contacts throughout a number of age groups within the minor club and the town itself.
Strokestown GAA executives plan to review the issue over the coming days in cooperation with the HSE.
According to Club management, they've taken the decision in order to protect local schools and the return of students to the classroom over the next few weeks.
Chairman of the Strokestown Minor Club, John McHugh says health comes first when it comes to the club:
