GAA compromises over Páirc Uí Chaoimh revamp demands

THE GAA has significantly reduced the amount of public land it would like to acquire to help revamp Cork GAA’s flagship ground and develop a centre of excellence nearby.

The organisation, which first sought 16 acres of land in the Showgrounds next to Páirc Uí Chaoimh, has submitted a revised document to Cork City Council seeking just under six acres.

Frank Murphy, secretary of the Cork County Board, described it as “a major compromise” and said he hopes it will be approved by councillors.