John Fogarty: Pitch closures highlight rural-urban divide

Here in Dublin, there are two GAA pitches within two kilometres of my home.
Both situated in a public park, neither are owned by the GAA so are therefore open.
Try from €1.50 / week
SUBSCRIBEHere in Dublin, there are two GAA pitches within two kilometres of my home.
Both situated in a public park, neither are owned by the GAA so are therefore open.
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