Quinn: Why GAA may have to roof Croker

FORMER GAA President Peter Quinn believes it might be difficult for the Association in the longer term to limit the use of Croke Park for rugby and soccer to a period only covering the redevelopment phase of Lansdowne Road.

In the event of either sporting body seeking the use of the stadium and the GAA negotiating a deal that would be mutually advantageous, he feels such an arrangement might be extended.

"I'm not looking beyond what was agreed at Congress, which is for the duration of the reconstruction of Lansdowne Road. (But) it would probably be difficult enough to revert to a situation where other users would not be allowed the use of Croke Park after that," he said.