All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals look a cert for new Páirc Uí Chaoimh, reveals Ger Lane

The All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-finals look almost certain to be held in the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh after Cork County Board chairman Ger Lane revealed that the stadium would open with a big event in late July.

At last night’s monthly board meeting at Nemo Rangers, it was a case of all politics being local. The delay of the opening of the new Páirc was referred to after fixture discussion and widespread opposition to proposed changes to the All-Ireland hurling championship because of the impact on club games, as well as a proposal to congratulate Enda Kenny on his retirement and to invite him to the stadium opening.

Late in the meeting, chairman Ger Lane reiterated his view that it wouldn’t have been right to open the stadium if it hadn’t been fully ready.