Croker going green - The GAA show the way

WHAT a wonderful declaration of intent, what wonderful vision and what fine leadership.

Yesterday’s announcement from the GAA that it intends to make Croke Park a carbon-free venue within six years may not save the world, but such is Croker’s iconic status that the project will win hearts and minds in a way few other innovations could. Coming hard on the heels of a €1 million fine in a pollution case it may signal that, finally, we are beginning to wake up to the great environmental and energy challenges facing us all.

Just as they did when they selflessly opened that magnificent venue to rugby and soccer the GAA have shown an acute awareness of how sport can be such a force for good in society. They have also thrown down the gauntlet for the IRFU who are redeveloping Thomond Park and Lansdowne Road.