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Special Games may prompt rethink of Croker policy on non-GAA sports

FORMER GAA president Joe McDonagh believes that the Association will be forced to rethink its policy towards allowing other sports to be played at Croke Park, following the successful hosting of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics.

Special Games may prompt rethink of Croker policy on non-GAA sports

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003 - 01:00

Colm O’Connor

“I would imagine there were one or two buttons pressed on Saturday night,” McDonagh admitted on Newstalk 106 last night.

“I’m sure all avenues will be explored by my successor Sean Kelly. It’s so important to have the venue filled, to ensure the huge debt the association owed will be paid.”

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