Kelly 'supportive' of using GAA stadiums in Rugby World Cup bid

Former GAA President Sean Kelly has urged the association to allow their stadiums to form part of an Irish bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012 - 17:22

Former GAA President Sean Kelly has urged the association to allow their stadiums to form part of an Irish bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The GAA's Central Council announced over the weekend that it plans to put a motion before next year's Congress asking for up to six GAA grounds to be used as part of a bid.

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Courts Gaa Heathrow Place: Croke Park Place: Ireland Person: Kelly Person: President Sean Kelly Person: Former Person: president Person: Liam O'Neill Event: Rugby World Cup Event: 2023 Rugby World Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: GAA Organisation: Central Council Organisation: Congress

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