McKenna: Hill fencing will have minimal effect on fans’ view

CROKE PARK stadium director Peter McKenna has played down the impact which the fencing in front of Hill 16 will have on patrons watching games from the famous terrace.

Work began on the controversial construction almost immediately after the stadium emptied on Sunday evening and the barrier will stand between 2.8 to three metres in height when completed.

Work is due to finish on Friday and it will be given a rigorous health and safety inspection on Saturday before making its ‘debut’ for the All-Ireland minor and seniors semi-finals the following afternoon.