Minister hits out at GAA board in stadium row

A row has erupted between Waterford GAA bosses and former sports minister Martin Cullen, who has claimed the county board is trying to blame him for its “own failings and inadequacies”.

In a rare public statement since his retirement from politics, Mr Cullen hit out at the Waterford County Board, claiming up to €25m had been offered to develop a top-class stadium during his time in office but that this had been snubbed.

“We have first-class players with third- or fourth-class backing, that’s where we are at in Waterford,” said Mr Cullen.