Croker costs may force the ladies out

THE high cost to the Ladies Football Association of staging All-Ireland finals in Croke Park could eventually force them to look elsewhere, chief executive Helen O’Rourke admitted yesterday.

However, she stressed that it was the stated wish of their playing membership to remain there and that Croke Park will be the venue for this year’s finals.

Last year, it cost the Association almost €92,000, including pitch security and other areas. Additionally, they had to fund a reception and catering. Based on attendances at recent finals it was not a financially viable proposition, she agreed.