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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

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27 May 2020; Irish Long Jump athlete Shane Howard of Bandon AC, Cork, during a...

8 June 2020; Race horse trainer Jessica Harrington watches horse racing from Naas racecourse on television from her home at Commonstown Stables in Moone, Kildare, under public health advice from the Health Service Executive. Horse racing has been allowed to resume on June 8 under the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business following strict protocols of social distancing and hand sanitisation among other measures allowing it to return in a phased manner, having been suspended from March 25 due to the Government's efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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8 June 2020; Race horse trainer Jessica Harrington watches horse racing from...

5 June 2020; Ferdia Lyons, age 10, and his brother Donagh, age 8, from Glasnevin, are pictured outside of their club Na Fianna, in Glasnevin, as 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 Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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5 June 2020; Ferdia Lyons, age 10, and his brother Donagh, age 8, from...

18 July 2020; David Keogh of Thomas Davis receives treatment from team physio Carl O'Toole ahead of the Dublin County Senior Hurling Championship Group 4 Round 1 match between Cuala and Thomas Davis at Bray Emmets GAA club in Bray, Wicklow. Competitive GAA matches have been approved to return following the guidelines of Phase 3 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business and protocols set down by the GAA governing authorities. With games having been suspended since March, competitive games can take place with updated protocols including a limit of 200 individuals at any one outdoor event, including players, officials and a limited number of spectators, with social distancing, hand sanitisation and face masks being worn by those in attendance among other measures in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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18 July 2020; David Keogh of Thomas Davis receives treatment from team physio...

18 July 2020; Shane O'Brien of St Judes sanitizes as he arrives prior to the Dublin County Senior Hurling Championship Group 3 Round 1 match between Faughs and St Jude's at O'Toole Park in Dublin. Competitive GAA matches have been approved to return following the guidelines of Phase 3 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business and protocols set down by the GAA governing authorities. With games having been suspended since March, competitive games can take place with updated protocols including a limit of 200 individuals at any one outdoor event, including players, officials and a limited number of spectators, with social distancing, hand sanitisation and face masks being worn by those in attendance among other measures in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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18 July 2020; Shane O'Brien of St Judes sanitizes as he arrives prior to the...

28 May 2020; Boxer Jason Quigley 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

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28 May 2020; Boxer Jason Quigley during a training session in Ballybofey,...

18 July 2020; Nick Doyle of Rapparees-Starlights in action against Glen Malone of Shelmaliers during the Wexford County Senior Hurling Championship Group D Round 1 match between Rapparees-Starlights and Shelmaliers at Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford. Competitive GAA matches have been approved to return following the guidelines of Phase 3 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business and protocols set down by the GAA governing authorities. With games having been suspended since March, competitive games can take place with updated protocols including a limit of 200 individuals at any one outdoor event, including players, officials and a limited number of spectators, with social distancing, hand sanitisation and face masks being worn by those in attendance among other measures in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

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18 July 2020; Nick Doyle of Rapparees-Starlights in action against Glen Malone...

18 July 2020; A general view of the pitch and surrounding countryside during the Donegal County Divisional League Division 1 Section B match between Kilcar and Killybegs at Towney Park in Kilcar, Donegal. Competitive GAA matches have been approved to return following the guidelines of Phase 3 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business and protocols set down by the GAA governing authorities. With games having been suspended since March, competitive games can take place with updated protocols including a limit of 200 individuals at any one outdoor event, including players, officials and a limited number of spectators, with social distancing, hand sanitisation and face masks being worn by those in attendance among other measures in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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18 July 2020; A general view of the pitch and surrounding countryside during...

31 July 2020; Ireland celebrated the diversity of its country with 200 Irish-Muslims gathering in Dublin to mark Eid Al Adha on 31st July. Eid-ul-Adha or the 'feast of the sacrifice' is the most important celebration in Islam and is celebrated at the end of Hajj, which is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The Eid prayer took place at Croke Park to mark one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar. Those attending abided by strict social distancing rules and came together alongside their Muslim brothers and sisters to mark the occasion. The celebration was one of the first public gatherings of its kind held in Ireland since last March and was attended by representatives of the Government, ambassadors, as well as Christian, Jewish, and other faith leaders. A general view of the congregation pictured during the Eid Al-Adha Prayer 2020. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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31 July 2020; Ireland celebrated the diversity of its country with 200...

18 July 2020; A general view of action as Andrew Roy from Tipperary hits his tee shot from the 2nd on the pitch and putt course during the Dublin County Senior Hurling Championship Group 2 Round 1 match between Craobh Chiarain and Scoil Ui Chonaill GAA at O'Toole Park in Dublin. Competitive GAA matches have been approved to return following the guidelines of Phase 3 of the Irish Government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business and protocols set down by the GAA governing authorities. With games having been suspended since March, competitive games can take place with updated protocols including a limit of 200 individuals at any one outdoor event, including players, officials and a limited number of spectators, with social distancing, hand sanitisation and face masks being worn by those in attendance among other measures in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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18 July 2020; A general view of action as Andrew Roy from Tipperary hits his...

8 August 2020; A view of action during the Donegal Junior League Glencar Inn Division One match between Arranmore United and Milford United Reserves at Rannagh Park in Arranmore, Donegal. The island of Arranmore is off the west coast of County Donegal, with a population of 469. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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8 August 2020; A view of action during the Donegal Junior League Glencar Inn...

31 July 2020; Patrick McEleney of Dundalk has his jersey pulled by Jamie Lennon of St Patrick's Athletic during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division made its return today after 146 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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31 July 2020; Patrick McEleney of Dundalk has his jersey pulled by Jamie Lennon...

15 August 2020; Dean Adams from Scrub A Dub car wash washing a car during the Dublin County Senior 1 Football Championship Group 2 Round 3 match between Na Fianna and Ballinteer St Johns at Balgriffin in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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15 August 2020; Dean Adams from Scrub A Dub car wash washing a car during the...

31 July 2020; A general view of one seat available alongside others that are blocked off due to social distancing before the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division made its return today after 146 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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31 July 2020; A general view of one seat available alongside others that are...

1 August 2020; Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Cody at the Kilkenny County Senior Hurling League Group A match between James Stephens and Danesfort at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. GAA matches continue to take place in front of a limited number of people due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

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1 August 2020; Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Cody at the Kilkenny...

22 August 2020; Customers watch a television, while eating or awaiting their meal, showing the Guinness PRO14 Round 14 match between Leinster and Munster at the Aviva Stadium at a nearby pub in Dublin. Due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the Irish Government to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, elite sport is still permitted to take place behind closed doors. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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22 August 2020; Customers watch a television, while eating or awaiting their...

22 August 2020; The East Kerry team take a breather at half time next to the local graveyard during the Kerry County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between Feale Rangers and East Kerry at Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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22 August 2020; The East Kerry team take a breather at half time next to the...

1 August 2020; John Martin of Waterford scores his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division made its return this weekend after 146 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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1 August 2020; John Martin of Waterford scores his side's first goal during the...

24 September 2020; Aaron Rai of England lines up a putt on the 18th green under a rainbow during day one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort in Ballymena, Antrim. Due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the Irish and British Governments to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, elite sport is still permitted to take place behind closed doors. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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24 September 2020; Aaron Rai of England lines up a putt on the 18th green under...

30 August 2020; Sean Murray of Dundalk in action against Lee Devitt of Cobh Ramblers during the Extra.ie FAI Cup Second Round match between Cobh Ramblers and Dundalk at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

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30 August 2020; Sean Murray of Dundalk in action against Lee Devitt of Cobh...

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