Mallow targeting more big games

Mallow’s GAA Sports Complex is capable of hosting several provincial fixtures, according to its general manager Liz Foley.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015 - 00:00

John Fogarty

John Fogarty is the Irish Examiner’s GAA correspondent, with unique insights into the action on the pitch and in the Gaelic games’ corridors of power.

The Cork-Limerick clash is Mallow’s biggest occasion since this month four years ago when it hosted the Nemo Rangers-Dr Crokes Munster Club SFC final, having been twice postponed when scheduled for the Gaelic Grounds in December 2010.

“I’d like to see us stage a lot more games,” says Foley of the 8,000-capacity venue, 2,000 of which are covered seats. “I’m not sure if we would get National League and Championship games, but the likes of the McGrath Cup and Waterford Crystal Cup are ideal for club venues such as Mallow. It creates a better atmosphere. The players, the spectators, they’re all together.