Decision a triumph for diversity

THE decision on Saturday to empower Central Council to make Croke Park available to rugby and soccer signalled a truly momentous day for anyone with even a passing interest in sport in this country.

As a sportsman, I am thrilled that democracy has taken its course and after healthy debate, the views of the majority of GAA people in this country have been taken on board.

The last ten years has seen a major shift in the diversity of people following all sports in this country. Nowhere has the crossover been greater than with rugby and Gaelic games.