Derry City postpone Sligo Rovers clash after Taoiseach announces mass gathering ban
DERRY CITY has called off tomorrow night's League of Ireland clash against Sligo Rovers as League of Ireland clubs brace themselves for an unprecedented shutdown until March 29th next.
Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar today made a public announcement today recommending that only mass gatherings of over 100 people indoors or 500 people outdoor should go ahead.
And while the Football Association of Ireland are expected to make an announcement on plans for all footballing activities under its jurisdiction after a meeting with government, Department of Health officials and other national sporting bodies this afternoon, Derry City Football Club has decided to postpone its scheduled meeting with Sligo at Brandywell Stadium.
More to follow . . .