ULSTER GAA will continue to allow spectators at matches until Northern Ireland guidance changes, despite new restrictions in the Republic.
Up to 400 fans can attend matches north of the border, while the Irish government last night banned all spectators at sporting fixtures as the level of coronavirus infections continues to increase.
Chief Executive of Ulster GAA Brian McAvoy said last night "At the minute we will continue as we have until instructed otherwise".
"We have imposed our own restrictions, depending on the size of venue and how well people can social distance so that can be between 400 -200 spectators, we've received advice from authorities that some venues can hold many more, but we're responsibly self regulating.
"The recent announcement raises more questions than answers as we've previously been told outside transmission rates are not the concerning issue.
"But as of now we are waiting on further guidance", he added.
Previously 200 people were allowed to attend sporting events, including GAA matches, in the Republic. Under the new rules no fans will be permitted until September 13 at the earliest.
Among a raft of new restrictions in the south, gardaí will be given new powers to enforce Covid-19 related rules around social gatherings. People over-70 have been advised to limit their interactions, outdoor events are limited to 15 people and indoor events are reduced to just six people, with the exception of weddings and some religious services.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, said the Republic went from a weekly low of 61 cases to 533 last week.
Meanwhile, Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann said the north was in danger of "sliding down a very slippery and treacherous slope" and warned that new restrictions might be necessary.
There was one new death in Northern Ireland and 41 positive cases yesterday. There have been almost 300 new cases confirmed in the north over the past seven days.
Chief scientific advisor, Prof Ian Young said the figures showed that NI has a higher rate per 100,000 of the population than the rest of the UK at present.
Mr Swann said "imposing localised restrictions or general measures or a combination of both" was now possible.
He also announced the flu vaccination programme in Northern Ireland is to be expanded to help relieve winter pressures during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
