The third round football qualifier game between Kildare and Mayo is set to take place at St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge at 7pm on Saturday evening according to RTÉ.
There had been a standoff between the Kildare county board and the GAA regarding the venue for the game.
On Monday, despite Kildare having been drawn at home to Mayo, the GAA scheduled the game as part as a double header at Croke Park on Saturday evening.
In a strong statement, Kildare announced that they were only willing to play to game in Newbridge.
Speaking to the Irish Times on Monday, Feargal McGill, the GAA's director of games administration, cited health and safety concerns as the reason for Kildare not being allowed host the game in Newbridge. It was also said that if Kildare did not show up in Croke Park on Saturday evening, Mayo would be awarded the match.
An impasse ensued between Kildare and the GAA with Cian O'Neill, his panel and the county board standing firm with their belief that the game should be played in Newbridge.
Cavan vs Tyrone was scheduled to be the other half of that Croke Park double header. That has been moved to Brewster Park in Enniskillen.
UPDATE
Cavan v Tyrone NOW CONFIRMED for this Sat 30th June 5.00pm in Brewster Park, Enniskillen.— Official Cavan GAA (@CavanCoBoardGaa) June 27, 2018
Mayo GAA has issued a statement regarding the game against Kildare being moved to Newbridge.
We note that the Mayo v Kildare Round 3 qualifier has now been for St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, at 7pm, on Saturday.
Mayo GAA is awaiting full details from the GAA in relation to tickets for this fixture. We expect that all Mayo GAA season ticket holders will get access to a ticket for this game. "There may also be a very limited number of tickets on sale to the general public through SuperValu and Centra outlets.
In relation to supporters who had purchased tickets for the game in Croke Park on Saturday evening, we are awaiting details from Croke Park, who handle all ticket arrangements for this game.
The Mayo team and management have this week been preparing to play Kildare on Saturday and look forward to having a passionate Mayo support in Newbridge on Saturday evening.
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