Former Fermanagh manager Dominic Corrigan says he sees no problem with Northern Ireland getting the green light to resume its outdoor activities ahead of the Republic.

Speaking in an interview with RTE Sport, Corrigan touched on the value of physical exercise, particularly for young people, having taught and coached at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen for 30 years.

He also said that he can foresee no issue with the North returning to sporting activities ahead of the South in the coming weeks.

"That’s not an issue in my book," said the Kinawley native. "If the vaccines are rolled out and the case numbers are down and it’s safe in the North to train, I would see no problem with that.

"There will be no inter-county games until it is safe to do so nationwide but if, for example, the situation is improved up here to a level where we can go back, well then there is no reason why teams cannot go back and have physical exercise in small pods and in a safe and controlled fashion. Again, we are not talking about any competitiveness or competitive edge here, just the benefits of exercise.

"Again, I don’t think the Government is aware enough of those critical values. Let people exercise. It’s tough for young people and they need this outlet."

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