Ulster GAA has put Páirc Esler on standby to host the Dr McKenna Cup final between Derry and Tyrone if the Athletic Grounds doesn’t thaw out by lunchtime on Saturday.
The cold winter weather has played havoc with sporting fixtures all week with several Sigerson Cup and McGurk Cup games postponed due to frozen pitches.
The Athletic Grounds wasn’t playable on Friday and another overnight frost has left the Ulster Council with no option to have another venue on standby.