Bad weather disrupts sporting fixtures

The adverse weather conditions have claimed a number of sporting fixtures around the country.

The adverse weather conditions have claimed a number of sporting fixtures around the country.

The Connacht SFC quarter-final between Galway and Sligo at Pearse Stadium is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.  The game is rescheduled for next Saturday.

Remaining GAA championship matches go-ahead as planned although many pitches are in a less than ideal condition.

In soccer, the eircom League Premier Division game between Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers is off due to a waterlogged pitch as is the First Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town.

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Play at the Nissan Irish Open golf at Carton house is suspended due to on-course waterlogging.  The final round will now get underway tomorrow morning at 9.15.

Racing at Navan was abandoned after three races due to the deterioration of the ground and incessant rain. Gowran Park's meeting on Sunday has been cancelled due to a waterlogged track. Course officials staged an inspection at 8am but found the track to be unraceable. The meeting still may be rescheduled.

Kilbeggan's meeting on Monday has been cancelled due to a waterlogged track.