Land rezoned for Páirc development

Cork City Council rezoned almost seven acres of land next to Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night to facilitate the GAA’s €40m revamp of the flagship stadium.

They voted 21 to nine in favour of changing the zoning of an almost seven-acre parcel of land next to the stadium from public open space to sports ground.

It clears the way for the GAA to lodge a planning application to expand the stadium, increasing capacity from 43,000 to 50,000, and to develop a ‘centre of excellence’ next door to include an all-weather pitch and a 1,000-seat stand.