Croker pitch will be ‘pristine’ for Championship

GAA president Liam O’Neill says the Croke Park pitch is suffering after a busy start to 2013 — but insists it’ll be fine for the Championship.

O’Neill was at GAA headquarters yesterday to confirm five separate charities will receive €20,000 each from the organisation.

Outside on the field, experts were working hard to restore a lush green pasture to areas that were visibly patchy and sandy after a hectic few weeks.