Páirc strife: Delay could cost local economy up to €25m

A 19-day delay in the handover of the revamped Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA stadium in Cork could cost the local economy up to €25m in lost game-day revenue.

The Cork County Board has confirmed the stadium, which has undergone a €60m regeneration since it closed in 2014, will not be ready to host this year’s Munster football and hurling finals next month.

It was hoped the stadium, which will have increased capacity for 45,000 spectators, would be handed back to the GAA next Sunday.