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GAA: Johnson ‘snub’ cannot be tolerated if Croker rented

A LEADING GAA official has warned there can be no repeat of the infamous “Martin Johnson snub”, if Croke Park is opened up to other sports.

GAA: Johnson ‘snub’ cannot be tolerated if Croker rented

Tue, 23 Dec, 2003 - 00:00

Colm O’Connor

Seamus Whelan, chairman of the Westmeath Board, has also raised a question mark about Ireland's Call and is adamant Amhrán na bhFiann must continue to be played before games in Croke Park.

When England played Ireland in Lansdowne Road this year, Johnson refused to move his English team to their allotted spot on the red carpet to meet President Mary McAleese.

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