Stadium must be multi-purpose

I have been monitoring the proposals for a conference centre in Cork City. This is a great opportunity, if we look at the greater scheme of things.

Cork is a small city and any conference held there will compete for the local city, county and Munster markets, then the Irish market, which would be more centred in Dublin, and, lastly, the international market.

The last thing we need is another white elephant. With the Cork County GAA Board hoping to rebuild Phairc Ui Chaoimh and the prospect of Ireland hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup, there is an opportunity to combine these projects and build a facility of international standard in Cork.