GAA 'glad' Liam Miller match held in Pairc Uí Chaoimh despite 'bullying' comments

The Director General of the GAA says he was not opposed to hosting the Liam Miller tribute match in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, but refuses to say who he believes 'bullied' the association into providing the venue.

GAA 'glad' Liam Miller match held in Pairc Uí Chaoimh despite 'bullying' comments

The Director General of the GAA says he was not opposed to hosting the Liam Miller tribute match in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, but refuses to say who he believes 'bullied' the association into providing the venue.

Tom Ryan said he is glad the match between Manchester United, Ireland, and Celtic players went ahead at the Leeside venue, but said the public pressure on the GAA threatened to scupper chances the game would take place at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

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