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Irish League games postponed as freezing weather hits fixture schedule

Newry City's Danske Bank Premiership game with Glentoran, which had been scheduled for Friday night, has been postponed.

A pitch inspection was held at The Showgrounds on Friday afternoon, but after temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the night the match was called off.

On the agreement of both clubs the game has been rearranged for Saturday afternoon, kick off 3pm.

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However the game will be subject to a pitch inspection tomorrow morning.

Portadown's clash with Carrick Rangers, which was also set to be played on Friday evening, has also been postponed.

The game was called off after a pitch inspection was held at Shamrock Park.

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