Connacht can be proud of its support for coaching

THE GAA's decision to open Croke Park was indicative of a broad-minded organisation with confidence in its future, according to outgoing Connacht GAA council chairman, Tommy Moran.

He told last night's provincial convention that the acceptance of that decision by members opposed to it also showed 'a special big-mindedness' that had to be admired.

Mr. Moran, a former national referee and ex-Leitrim county secretary, said there would be many 'calls' on the extra income raised by rugby and soccer internationals at Croke Park.