Seán Kelly: GAA must learn lessons from Newbridge fiasco

Former GAA president Seán Kelly has called on the association’s hierarchy to prioritise the upgrading of county grounds to ensure the Newbridge saga never repeats itself.

The GAA yesterday confirmed St Conleth’s Park would stage Saturday’s round three qualifier between Kildare and Mayo (7pm), backtracking on their opposition to the Newbridge venue hosting the tie.

Having fixed the game for Croke Park, the Central Competitions Control Committee reversed their decision after “receiving assurances” that “serious concerns around the health and safety of patrons attending the fixture will be adequately addressed”.