Updated May 28th 2021, 5:14 PM
SPECTATORS ARE TO be allowed to attend several music and sporting events in June, it is understood, as part of the Irish Government’s pilot scheme to trial large events.
Outdoor live events are also to be piloted in Phoenix Park and Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, and in Limerick and Kilkenny.
It’s as of yet unknown what Covid-19 restrictions will be in place to allow people to attend.
It comes ahead of a Government announcement this evening on what Covid-19 restrictions will be in place during June and July – with the return of indoor dining and international travel expected.
On 10 June, an outdoor music event with an audience of 500 is to be piloted in Iveagh Gardens, followed by an event in the UL Concert Hall Opera on 23 June with 519 attendees.
On 26 June, two fully-seated events are set to take place – an outdoor music festival with 3,600 people in Phoenix Park and another event in INEC Killarney with 200.
According to sources, the following events are to allow the return of spectators on Friday 11 June:
Leinster v Dragons, RDSShamrock Rovers v Finn Harps, Tallaght StadiumCork City v Cabinteely, Turners Cross.
On Sunday 20 June, spectators will be allowed to attend the camogie league final at Croke Park.