Meath Bowls call off fixtures in interest of 'public health'

All fixtures in the Meath Indoor Bowling Zone League have been called off with immediate effect. 

According to Michael Fitzsimons the league's Zone Convenor the decision was taken in the interest of public health. The league also incorporates clubs in Meath, Westmeath and Longford. 

"In the best interest of public health and well-being we have decided to postpone all matches in the Meath & Westmeath Bowls League for the forseeable future," he said. The Irish Indoor Bowls Association have expressed their agreement with all postponements.

There are in the region of 25 clubs involved in the league in both Westmeath and Meath. In the Royal County there are teams representing areas such as Navan, Trim, Skryne, Stamullen, Kilmessan, Meath Hill and Dunshaughlin.

The league is currently drawing to a close with only two weeks of matches left to be played however these will not now be played - at least for some time. 
It is understood that all contests involving bowls have been called off in Northern Ireland. 

As testing for the coronavirus is ramped up in Ireland there are fears that that all public gatherings could soon be cancelled ytt the time of writing all GAA and soccer games planned for the weekend were due to go ahead. 

However the Meath Indoor Bowling Zone League  have taken the decision not to go ahead with their programme until further notice.