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Northern Ireland Prime Minister Arlene Foster has expressed deep concern about the encroachment on the pitch following a GAA club final in Co Tyrone.
Jubilant crowds raced onto the field at Omagh’s Healy Park following Dungannon Clarkes’ victory over Trillick in the Tyrone soccer final.
It has raised concerns about social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, Ms Foster said.
Dungannon became Tyrone’s soccer champion for the first time in 64 years after securing victory on a penalty shootout.
Ms Foster tweeted: “A significant milestone for Dgn, but Covid-19 does not respect victories. Other events are responsible.
Deeply concerned about the footage from yesterday’s GAA match. A significant milestone for Dgn, but Covid-19 does not respect the victories. Other events being responsible. Sport and health will be the losers. @UlsterGAA I need to address this. Serious questions arising from the videos.
– Arlene Foster # We will meet again (@DUPleader) September 21, 2020
“Sports and health will be the losers.
“@UlsterGAA needs to address this. Serious questions arising from the videos.”
Ulster GAA has a section of its website dedicated to keeping people safe during the pandemic.
That includes encouragement to download the Covid-19 tracking phone app.
A special Covid-19 advisory group was established within the GAA to report the safe resumption of activities.
Ms. Foster added: “Deeply concerned about yesterday’s GAA game footage.”
Earlier this summer, Ulster GAA set limits on the number of spectators who attended events.
Fans were strongly recommended to cover their faces at games and bring their own hand sanitizer.
Ulster GAA has been contacted for comment.
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