Michael Moynihan: Open the stadia - without the games

Through the heavy gates you can see the flash of green. Lurking behind the stands and the terraces the pitch remains in place, even if it’s not being used

The playing surface at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada from the book 'A Season of Sundays'. While the resumption of games isn't possible at the moment, Michael Moynihan argues that the stadia should be open to the public to sample the atmosphere. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile. 

On your columnist’s daily stroll he passes Páirc Uí Rinn.

The stadium looks a little forlorn these days, though that may be down to the bad weather of recent weeks.