Decisions over whether to postpone this weekend's sporting events in the wake of the death of Her Majesty the Queen will be left to individual organisers. The call on whether to go ahead will be made following consideration of official mourning guidance, set to be issued by the Cabinet Office.
However, the PA news agency understands it will be left to individual organisations to choose how to proceed and postponements will not be mandatory. A meeting involving representatives from sports governing bodies and the Government is scheduled for Friday morning.
However, the Irish Football Association issued a statement at 9.23am on Friday which read: "As a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend's fixtures across all affiliated football in Northern Ireland, and all other organised football activity, at all levels, have been postponed."
