Páirc Uí Chaoimh revamp on the cards

BOLD moves that could pave the way for a multi-million expansion of Cork’s biggest GAA stadium have begun, it emerged last night.

City manager Joe Gavin confirmed his officials have signed compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to acquire the Munster Showgrounds next to the 43,000-capacity Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The city owns the land and leases it to the Munster Agricultural Society. But Mr Gavin, who last February said he was unhappy the site was derelict and underused, said city officials signed the CPOs last Thursday.