The All-Ireland intermediate club football final between Ballinderry Shamrocks and Crossmolina Deel Rovers has been postponed due to 'tragic events,' the GAA has confirmed.
Fixed for this Sunday at 4.30, the game will be rescheduled 'in due course,' according to the Association, after a 'tragic incident' connected to the Mayo club.
Crossmolina said they are 'devastated at the news.'
"Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time," read their statement on X.
@DeelRoversGAA are devastated at the news of the tragic incident that has occurred.
Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
We have been in contact with our members involved, and they have requested that we all understand their need for…
— CrossmolinaGAA (@DeelRoversGAA) January 10, 2025
"We have been in contact with our members involved, and they have requested that we all understand their need for privacy at this incredibly difficult time.
"Our Intermediate All Ireland Final game, scheduled for this Sunday, the 12th, has been postponed, and we will announce a rescheduled date once confirmed.
"Our Club will be issuing no further statement at this time."
Ballinderry Shamrocks progressed to the final having defeated Kerry champions Austin Stacks by 0-11 to 0-7 in the semi-final last weekend.
Crossmolina Deel Rovers enjoyed a more straight forward semi-final victory, defeating Kildare side Caragh by 1-12 to 0-6.
The Mayo side were All-Ireland senior club football champions back in 2001, with their Derry opponents having lifted the trophy the following year.
This weekend's club GAA fixtures
Saturday
All-Ireland Club SFC semi-finals
Coolera Strandhill v Cuala, Kingspan Breffni, 5.00 - TG4
Dr Crokes v Errigal Ciaran, Newbridge, 3.00 - TG4
Sunday
All-Ireland Club JHC Final
St Lachtain's v Russell Rovers, Croke Park 12.30 - TG4
All-Ireland Club JFC Semi-Final
Kilmurray v Naomh Padraig Muff Parnell Park, Croke Park 2.00, - Spórt TG4
All-Ireland Club IHC Final
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v Watergrasshill Croke Park, 2.30 - TG4
