AFL blow set to cost Limerick €10m

THE decision to defer the International Rules Series looks set to cost the Limerick economy €10 million.

The Gaelic Grounds in the city was to host the opening test on October 24, however the Australian Football League has asked that the competition be put on hold for 12 months due to the global economic crisis.

Limerick Chamber of Commerce had estimated that the game would result in a €10m bonanza for the city and the associated television coverage down under would be a huge boost to tourism in the mid-west region.