BREAKING: Major Gaelic football festival in Tipperary cancelled

The Michael Hogan U13 tournament has been cancelled. 

In a statement on Wednesday morning, organisers said: "Given the high level of rainfall predicted for the coming days we have taken the decision to cancel this year's Michael Hogan U13 tournament.

"Pushing ahead would, we believe, be unfair on the host clubs and I'd prefer to cancel now as opposed to on the morning of the event, which I know was disruptive for all clubs involved in 2022.

"We'll review again in due course for 2024, but given our experience over the last 2 years, an October date is always going to be a challenge.

"The U11 tournament that runs in May/ June works really well and we'll push ahead with that again as normal in 2024- the U13 version will have to be reviewed.

"Thanks to all clubs who entered teams, and thanks again to all host clubs for making their facilities available.

"Apologies if this causes any difficulties."