eircom League games cancelled

Statement by Roy Dooney, Commissioner of the eircom League


12th September 2001

The eircom League will observe the National Day of Mourning announced by the Taoiseach to take place on Friday 14th September. All eircom League matches on that day have been postponed.

As a mark of respect to those killed and injured in the terrible events in the USA two minutes silence will be observed before all eircom League matches taking place between tomorrow and Sunday next.

Further information contact: Roy Dooney 086 2414165 or 6393814 / 6765120


NOTE TO EDITORS: The matches postponed on Friday 14th are:
Bohemians v Monaghan United
St Patrick’s Athletic v Bray Wanderers
Athlone Town v Kilkenny City
Waterford United v Cobh Ramblers

All other eircom League matches on Thursday 13th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September will be played as scheduled.

Gerry