Kildare Sporting Event May Be Among Those To Trial Spectators.

Friday, 28 May 2021 15:53

Spectators being considered for June card at the Curragh.

Racing at the Curragh is being examined as a trial event.

Officials may allow fans at the Irish Derby meeting in June, along with a range of pilot events.

Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash with the Dragons at the RDS on June 11th will have fans.

On the same day crowds will be allowed at the League of Ireland games between Shamrock Rovers and Finn Harps, and Cork City vs Cabinteely.

The Camogie League final at Croke Park on June 20th will also host supporters as will the Athletics Ireland Senior National Championships on the 26th of June.

Attendances at each of the games is yet to be decided, with capacity at each stadium taken into account.

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