{"id":297175,"date":"2026-02-14T04:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T04:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297175\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T04:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T04:53:08","slug":"more-cancellations-hit-league-of-ireland-as-two-big-dublin-ties-fall-victim-to-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297175\/","title":{"rendered":"More cancellations hit League of Ireland as two big Dublin ties fall victim to weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers were due to meet at Tolka Park, while St Patrick\u2019s Athletic were scheduled to host Galway United.<\/p>\n

12:54, 13 Feb 2026Updated 13:12, 13 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

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The game between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers has been postponed(Image: INPHO\/James Crombie)<\/p>\n

Heavy rainfall has led to the postponement of two more League of Ireland games – and there could be more cancellations ahead of tonight\u2019s fixtures.<\/p>\n

Shelbourne<\/a> were due to host Shamrock Rovers<\/a> at Tolka Park, however heavy rainfall meant that a pitch inspection was scheduled for noon.<\/p>\n

It was confirmed after that inspection that the surface was unplayable.<\/p>\n

Earlier on Friday, after an inspection of the pitch at Richmond Park, it was ruled that the game between St Patrick\u2019s Athletic<\/a> and Galway United<\/a> would have to be called off.<\/p>\n

Statements from the two host clubs, and from the League of Ireland<\/a>, confirmed the outcomes of the two inspections.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe League of Ireland can confirm that the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division game between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers has been postponed,\u201d read the post from the league office.<\/p>\n

\u201cA pitch inspection took place at Tolka Park following heavy rainfall and the pitch was deemed to be unplayable.<\/p>\n

\u201cA date for the rescheduled fixture will be announced in due course.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shels posted: \u201cFollowing a pitch inspection in Tolka Park today, our Men\u2019s Premier Division tie with Shamrock Rovers scheduled for tonight has been postponed.<\/p>\n

\u201cA date for the rescheduled fixture will be announced in due course and tickets purchased for tonight will be valid for the rescheduled fixture.\u201d<\/p>\n

St Patrick\u2019s Athletic also notified fans of the postponement.<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight\u2019s League of Ireland game against Galway United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.<\/p>\n

\u201cRichmond Park underwent a pitch inspection this morning & is unplayable after the persistent rain.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew details for the fixture will be announced in due course & tickets purchased for tonight will be valid for the rescheduled match.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, following a pitch inspection at Sullivan & Lambe Park, the game between Drogheda United and Waterford WILL go ahead.<\/p>\n

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