Ryan says no strings attached to Páirc Uí Chaoimh grant aid

The government allocation of grant-aid towards the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is not coming with any strings attached, according to Cork County Board chairman Bob Ryan pictured.

It was announced on Tuesday that approximately €30m of the €70m or so required to regenerate the stadium would come from the government. While a redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh is likely to be used if Ireland host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it had been decided in advance no other conditions applied to the grant.

“There’s nothing else that I’m aware of,” Ryan said.