Cork GAA chairman Marc Sheehan expects 'six-figure' cash boost from Springboks in Páirc 

The rugby world champions' visit to the home of Cork GAA, which was given the go ahead by Central Council on Saturday, is expected to bring in around €200,000

WORLD CLASS: South Africa's fixture with Munster at Páirc Uí Chaoimh could be worth €200,000 to Cork GAA. Pic: Larry Cummins

Cork GAA chairman Marc Sheehan expects Páirc Uí Chaoimh’s hosting of November’s rugby fixture between Munster and South Africa will be a significant financial boost to the county board.

Saturday’s decision by Central Council to give the go-ahead to the game taking place at the Ballintemple venue should be worth “a six-figure sum” to Cork GAA, says Sheehan, believed to be around the €200,000 mark.