Tipp chairman supports calls to purchase Hayes Hotel

TIPPERARY chairman Barry O’Brien has backed calls for the GAA to purchase and develop Hayes Hotel in Thurles, the birthplace of the Association.

O’Brien believes that Croke Park, the Munster Council and the Tipperary county board should combine to transform the landmark building into an administrative and commercial GAA centre.

Former GAA President Seán Kelly has already called on the Association to approach the owners of Hayes Hotel about a possible sale.