Cork international to impact on local cup fixtures

The Republic of Ireland’s friendly with Belarus at Turner’s Cross in Cork on May 31 will impact on local fixtures, but it’s a small price to pay for the city’s first senior international in more than 30 years.

It was announced on Monday that the home of Cork City FC will host the game during Martin O’Neill’s side’s stay at the Fota Island resort as part of their final preparations for Euro 2016.

Ger Delaney, the secretary of the Munster FA, which owns the stadium, acknowledged the vote of confidence given to the Cross following the redevelopments of the last decade or so.