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All-clear for Bohemians after fourth round of Covid-19 tests

Bohemians were granted a UEFA licence to compete in the Europa League
Bohemians were granted a UEFA licence to compete in the Europa League

Bohemians players and staff have returned negative samples from the fourth round of Covid-19 tests.

Fellow European qualified League of Ireland Premier Division clubs Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City were informed of their results on Friday all had returned negative samples.

All four clubs, who made their return to collective training on 8 June, will undergo a fifth round of tests today as part of the FAI's 'Safer Return to Football Training programme.

"FAI Medical Director Dr. Alan Byrne received the results yesterday after Bohemians were tested ahead of training last Thursday evening. All those tested have been informed of their negative result," the FAI confirmed in a statement.

It comes as Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Women's National League champions Peamount United were granted UEFA Licenses for the 2020-21 continental club season.

Dundalk and Peamount will enter the Champions League and Women's Champions League respectively, while the remaining clubs granted licences take part in the Europa League.

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