Cork GAA admit Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch was 'unacceptable' and move upcoming fixture

The Board have raised concerns over player safety and made the decision to move Cork's next home Hurling League game to Páirc Uí Rinn.

Cork GAA admit Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch was 'unacceptable' and move upcoming fixture
Mon, 04 Feb, 2019 - 15:54
Stephen Barry

The Cork Country Board have said the playing surface at Páirc Uí Chaoimh was "unacceptable" for yesterday's League double-header.

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