Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights on the table ‘if we get the right offer’

Funding for the new stadium on Leeside, which is now estimated at €80 million in total, will break down as follows — €30 million of State aid, €20 million from central GAA funds, €3.75 million from the Munster Council, €10m from the Cork County Board itself, with the remaining amount, approximately €14m, being made up from a variety of sources.

The premium ticketing scheme launched last night — 2,000 tickets priced at €6,500 — will be a significant part of that funding, as will future concerts and, possibly, naming rights for the stadium.

“There’s constant contact with (concert) promoters,” said Bob Ryan of the stadium committee.