Kelly felt ‘elated’ after vote paved way for soccer and rugby at Croke Park

It was 15 years ago today that then GAA President Sean Kelly expressed his elation and great relief that ‘Rule 42’ had been amended.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020 - 01:00

Larry Ryan

It was 15 years ago today that then GAA President Sean Kelly expressed his elation and great relief that ‘Rule 42’ had been amended.

The change was passed at the GAA’s 2005 Annual Congress, paving the way for soccer and rugby to be played at Croke Park while Lansdowne Road was being redeveloped.

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Gaa Place: Croke Park Place: Lansdowne Road Person: Kelly Person: president Person: Sean Kelly Person: Con Murphy Person: Kerry Person: Jim O’Sullivan Person: Director Person: Liam Mulvihill Event: ’s 2005 Annual Congress Organisation: GAA Organisation: Central Council Organisation: Sligo Organisation: GAA Central Council Organisation: Irish Examiner Organisation: IRFU Organisation: FAI

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