Residents will object to Croker floodlights

LOCAL residents have pledged to object to the installation of floodlights at Croke Park because of the GAA's "disrespectful" attitude towards them.

Residents will object to Croker floodlights
Thu, 19 Jan, 2006 - 00:00
Michael Brennan

The GAA has confirmed that it is in the process of applying for planning permission for floodlights, following its decision to allow soccer and rugby internationals to be played there.

But the Croke Park Area Residents Alliance (CPARA) said it was seriously frustrated by the disrespectful attitude of the GAA towards the 20,000 people living in the area.

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