Kelly clarifies Croker decision

THERE is no question of Croke Park remaining open indefinitely to rugby and soccer in the event of the IRFU not being able to proceed with their planned redevelopment of Lansdowne Road.

GAA President Sean Kelly offered this reassurance yesterday to members who are concerned by the speed of the GAA's Central Council to make the stadium available in a year's time - for a fee which could surpass €1 million per game.

Mr Kelly emphasised that the motion passed at Congress last April specified that Croke Park would be made available while Lansdowne Road "is closed for redevelopment".