The Irish Cycling Federation (ICF) today confirmed that this weekend’s fixtures have been suspended due to ongoing concerns about the foot and mouth crisis. Races were due to be held in Kilcullen, Cork and Drogheda this weekend but these have now been cancelled. A fixture scheduled for Newry is also off.
According to Ciaran McKenna of the ICF, the situation is being reviewed on an ongoing basis but as yet, he has no indication as to how soon racing can recommence.
‘It is really difficult to say when the suspension of sporting activities is going to be lifted’, agrees Martin Heffernan of the Department of Agriculture. ‘As you know, we have no cases here at the moment but as a precaution we are asking all sporting bodies not to hold events for the time being. It is likely that they will be off for a couple of weeks more, although we should have a better idea next week.’
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
