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5 June 2020; Katie Sheridan, aged 10, from Sandymount in Dublin practice her skills in Sean Moore Park, beside Clanna Gael Fontenoy GAA Club in Dublin, as GAA clubs prepare for the relaxation of restrictions under Phase 2 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business which call for strict protocols of social distancing and hand sanitisation among others measures allowing sections of society to return in a phased manner in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). GAA facilities are to open on Monday June 8 for the first time since March 25 but for recreational walking only and team training or matches are not permitted at this time. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

GAA Clubs Prepare for relaxing of COVID-19 Restrictions

05 Jun 2020 | 21 Images

4 June 2020; Groundsman Austin Kinsella attends to the pitch at Fenagh GAA Club in Carlow while adhering to the guidelines of social distancing set down by the Health Service Executive. Following directives from the Irish Government and the Department of Health the majority of the country's sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). GAA facilities are to remain closed as part of efforts to prevent gatherings which breach the restrictions. These measures are expected to remain in place until July 20. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Fenagh GAA Club Feature

04 Jun 2020 | 7 Images

Blog Post: Front Row Seat – Pearse Park not Croke Park

04 Jun 2020

4 June 2020; Jockey Gary Halpin, right, and Neil Ryan on the gallops at the yard of horse racing trainer Kevin Prendergast in Firarstown in Kildare. Horse racing is due to return to Ireland behind closed doors on June 8, after racing was suspended in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Jockey Gary Halpin preparing for the return of Horse Racing

04 Jun 2020 | 19 Images

3 June 2020; AIG Insurance, proud sponsor of Dublin GAA, along with their charity partner Aoibheann’s Pink Tie and Dublin Senior Footballer Eoin Murchan, have teamed up to send personalised video messages to children and their families battling cancer throughout Ireland. Aoibheann’s Pink Tie provides financial and practical support to children and their families battling cancer. To help support Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Text ‘Pink Tie’ to 50300 to donate €2. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Jersey Take Over Media Event

03 Jun 2020 | 16 Images

3 June 2020; Irish figure skater Conor Stakelum, who was 2017 FBMA Trophy silver medalist and is a five-time Irish national champion, poses for a portrait in Dublin. He is normally based in Dundee in Scotland but with the ice rink closed in Dundee, he has temporarily relocated to Dublin and is working as a microbiologist in a Dublin hospital and training around his local area. Following directives from the Irish Government and the Department of Health the majority of the country's sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Irish figure skater and Microbiologist Conor Stakelum trains in isolation

03 Jun 2020 | 14 Images

3 June 2020; Aili Leah on Lottieloveheart, left, and Leanne Breen on La Novia during a morning ride on Greencastle Beach in Greencastle, Co. Down. Horse racing is due to return behind closed doors on June 8, after racing was suspended in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leanne Breen Racing Feature

03 Jun 2020 | 19 Images

2 June 2020; Mick Cleary washes down Romantically during a feature on the yard of race horse trainer and former Kildare GAA footballer Willie McCreery at Rathbride Stables in Kildare. Horse racing has been suspended due to the Irish Government's efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Horse Racing in the Republic of Ireland is allowed to resume racing on June 8th under the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business following strict protocols of social distancing and hand sanitisation among others allowing it to return in a phased manner. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Trainer Willie McCreery prepares for the resumption of Horse Racing in

02 Jun 2020 | 30 Images

2 June 2020; Irish Professional Wakeboarder David O'Caoimh during a training session at Ballyhass Wake Park in Cork while adhering to the guidelines of social distancing. Following directives from the Irish Government, the majority of sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Irish Wakeboarder David O'Caoimh Feature

02 Jun 2020 | 36 Images

1 June 2020; Work Rider Katie Young with The Big Lense at the yard of horse racing trainer Gordon Elliott in Longwood in Meath. Horse racing is due to return to Ireland behind closed doors on June 8, after racing was suspended in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Work Rider Katie Young preparing for the return of Horse Racing

01 Jun 2020 | 10 Images

1 June 2020; A general view of Valleymount GAA Club in Valleymount, Wicklow. All GAA activity has been suspended following directives from the Irish Government and the Department of Health in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. June 8th will see Phase 2 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business but as it currently stands all GAA activity will still be suspended. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Valleymount GAA Club General Views

01 Jun 2020 | 15 Images

31 May 2020; Gearoid Curtin of St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay GAA is pictured at St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay GAA Club in Clare, after taking part in the "Miltown to Miltown 40075km around the world" fundraising event where people from the local community walked, ran and cycled to raise over €10,000 for eight local charities, while all sticking to their 5km limit. Donate by going to gofundme.com/f/miltown-malbay-1000km-challenge. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Miltown to Miltown 40075km around the world fundraising event

31 May 2020 | 11 Images

31 May 2020; David Herity, former Kilkenny All-Ireland winning goalkeeper and current Kildare Senior Hurling manager, running near his home in Ennisnag in Kilkenny from 2am to 3am on Sunday morning to fundraise for #RoarForRuairi. The Kildare senior and minor hurling squads and backroom teams took part in a 40-hour consecutive run which started at 6pm on Friday the 20th May until 10am on Sunday the 31st of May to raise funds for Roar for Ruairi. Ruairi McDonnell is a 6 year old boy from Clane in Kildare who has been diagnosed with a very rare degenerative and life-limiting neurological condition. The aim of this fundraiser is to raise funds for home developments for Ruairi and his family. Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/kildare-senior-hurlers-40hr-run-for-ruairi. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

#RoarForRuairi - Kildare Hurling Charity Fundraiser

31 May 2020 | 13 Images

28 May 2020; Mount Juliet Golf Club members Colm O Nuaillain and Chris McHugh on their way from the first green to the second tee box during a round of golf on the date that would have been the first round of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship, part of the European Tour's Rolex Series. The European Tour have also today announced the resumption of the 2020 schedule and The Rolex Series, but it does not include a new date for the 2020 Irish Open. The event was postponed in March by the European Tour due to the Irish Government having suspended all sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Golf clubs in the Republic of Ireland were allowed to resume activity on May 18th under the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business following strict protocols of social distancing and hand sanitisation among others allowing it to return in a phased manner. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Mount Juliet Golf Club on the postponed first day of the 2020 Dubai Duty

28 May 2020 | 26 Images

28 May 2020; Boxer Jason Quigley and his partner's daughter Sierra, age 9, during a training session in Ballybofey, Donegal, while adhering to the guidelines of social distancing. Following directives from the Irish Government, the majority of sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Boxer Jason Quigley Training in Isolation

28 May 2020 | 24 Images

27 May 2020; Lisa Fallon poses for a portrait at Griffeen Valley Park in Lucan, Dublin, after being announced as the head coach of the London City Lionesses. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Lisa Fallon Appointed as London City Lionesses Head Coach

27 May 2020 | 11 Images

27 May 2020; Irish Long Jump athlete Shane Howard of Bandon AC, Cork, during a training session at the family farm in Rathcormac, Cork, while adhering to the guidelines of social distancing set down by the Health Service Executive. Following directives from the Irish Government and the Department of Health the majority of the country's sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result of these restrictions, Shane is unable to travel to his usual training facility at CIT. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Irish Long Jump athlete Shane Howard

27 May 2020 | 21 Images

26 May 2020; Paralympic athlete Niamh McCarthy during a training session at her home in Carrigaline, Cork, while adhering to the guidelines of social distancing set down by the Health Service Executive. Following directives from the Irish Government and the Department of Health the majority of the country's sporting associations have suspended all organised sporting activity in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result of these restrictions, Niamh has struggled to regularly access her throwing circle at the local GAA club. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Paralympian Niamh McCarthy Training in Isolation

26 May 2020 | 16 Images

25 May 2020; Lu Kellett, Advanced Medical Services, conducts a COVID-19 swab test on Shamrock Rovers player Jack Byrne at their training facility, Roadstone Group Sports Club, in Dublin. Irish football took the first steps on the pathway to a safer return for all football when testing for COVID-19 began on Monday as part of the pilot programme and tournament for the four SSE Airtricity League clubs who will compete in Europe this year as Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians prepare for a return to training. Players and staff from all four clubs were tested as the FAI continues to work on a pathway for a safer return for all Irish football in the coming months, under the supervision of Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne. Dr Byrne, a member of the Government’s Return to Sport expert group, has overseen the pilot programme for the four clubs that will inform all decisions on a pathway for Irish football to return in a safe environment by the end of August. The pilot tournament, featuring the four European qualified SSE Airtricity League teams, is planned for later this summer with the clubs scheduled to resume training on June 8th. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

COVID-19 Testing at Shamrock Rovers

25 May 2020 | 10 Images

24 May 2020; Muirhevnamor Football Club are hosting a Charity run/walk for 24 hours from midnight on Saturday 23rd to midnight 24th May, with the last 30 minute leg beginning at 11.30pm on Sunday 24th, in an attempt to raise awareness and funds for a great cause, Cuidigh Linn, who are helping the elderly in the community through the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the club would like to give them as much help as possible. Participants either run or walk for 30 minutes throughout the day. Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/run-24-with-muirhevna-mor. Taking part in the event is Republic of Ireland senior team manager Stephen Kenny at the Dundalk Sports Centre in Muirhevnamor, Dundalk. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Run 24 with Muirhevnamor FC

24 May 2020 | 31 Images

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