Ireland set to face Slovakia in Euros playoff in early June

The Republic of Ireland is scheduled to play Slovakia in the playoffs for the European Championship in early June in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until next year, with matches still to be held in Dublin.

European football's governing body is hoping to complete domestic club competitions and the Champions League this year.

Interim deputy CEO of the FAI Niall Quinn told FAI TV that safeguarding the League of Ireland is a priority.