Centre of excellence cash may be redirected to Turner's Cross renovation

Funding previously earmarked for a soccer centre of excellence in Cork could be redirected to a renovation of the Turner's Cross stadium. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Funding previously earmarked for a soccer centre of excellence in Cork could be redirected to a renovation of the Turner's Cross stadium.

A plan for a €12m centre in Glanmire was shelved last year, but it is understood that the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is working on a proposal which could see funding which had been previously pledged by the Government used for the stadium or other projects in Cork.