Clare County Board chairman Joe Cooney rejects criticism of revamped Cusack Park stand

Clare County Board chairman Joe Cooney has rejected criticism of the revamped Southern Stand at Cusack Park in Ennis, which has been described as “a disgrace” and a “waste of money”.

Listeners contacted the Morning Focus show on Clare FM yesterday to complain about the lack of leg room in the stand and one caller revealed how Longford fans attending last Sunday’s football fixture joked Clare people must be very small if they can sit comfortably in the new seats.

Texters labelled the new facility a “disgrace” and a “waste of money” while others contacting the station pointed out that paint on the outside walls resemble Tipperary colours, with blue above yellow.