Minister pledges to retain Glanmire €2m in Cork football

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne confirms he’s awaiting a proposal from the FAI on an alternative project.
Artist's impressions of FAI Centre of Excellence Glanmire, a project that won't be completed. 

Artist's impressions of FAI Centre of Excellence Glanmire, a project that won't be completed. 

A hefty €2m grant in abeyance since the abandonment of the Glanmire Centre of Excellence will remain in Cork football.

That vow was pledged by Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne, confirming he’s awaiting a proposal from the FAI on an alternative project.

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