O’Neill’s grounds selling concern

LEINSTER COUNCIL chairman Liam O’Neill has expressed concern at the number of clubs and county boards seeking to cash in on existing grounds in favour of a move away from city and town centres.

Portlaoise GAA Club received permission from the association to sell their premises on the Stradbally Road earlier this year and both Westmeath and Kildare are considering the benefits of selling Cusack Park and St Conleth’s Park respectively.

Clare and Kerry are also contemplating similar moves but O’Neill believes that each initiative should be judged on an individual basis.