Clarke’s criticism of McHale Park surface rejected

RECENT criticism of the playing surface at McHale Park, Castlebar has been disputed by both the sports ground contractor who maintains the pitch and Mayo GAA chiefs.

Down footballer Martin Clarke said earlier this month that, ‘it was one of the worst grounds I’ve ever played at, it was nothing but sand’ while there were also concerns expressed about the surface in some newspaper reports after last Sunday’s NFL match between Mayo and Kerry.

However, Peter Killeen of Killeen Sports Grounds has defended the McHale Park sod, and has asked observers to reserve judgement until later in the season.