Government put pressure on McCague to open Croker

Minster for Arts, Sports and Tourism John O'Donoghue put personal pressure on GAA President Sean McCague to open up Croke Park as part of the Euro 2008 bid.

Government put pressure on McCague to open Croker
Tue, 04 Mar, 2003 - 12:51

Minster for Arts, Sports and Tourism John O'Donoghue put personal pressure on GAA President Sean McCague to open up Croke Park as part of the Euro 2008 bid.

It has been revealed that correspondence was passed from O'Donoghue's department to the GAA seeking the association's help.

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CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: Croke ParkPerson: McCaguePerson: John O'DonoghuePerson: President Sean McCaguePerson: O'DonoghueEvent: Euro 2008Organisation: Croker Minster for Arts, Sports and TourismOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: Minster for Arts, Sports and TourismOrganisation: Management Committee and Central Council
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