I looked for a thread on this but couldn't find one so apologies if there is already one but I think a situation like this really should be discussed as much as possible. The statement from the GAA as to why they're not opening up the Pairc is an embarrassment and the decision a disgrace. An absolute PR disaster. Dinosaurs.
The Liam Miller Charity Match
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The GAA cant win on this. While the real culprits are the F.A.I who done nothing with the mega bucks they got from UEFA and FIFA over the years.
The G.A.A have rules in place and that is how it is. It took a special congress to get the rugby and soccer played in Croke park a few years back but they knew 4 years before in that case so it could be planned for. Mind you John Delaney and his insulting comments about the pitch didnt do anything to help relations.
It is in the rules that other field sports cant be played in GAA grounds so arguments about Concerts dont stand or American football either as neither are a threat to GAA. The money the GAA make from these events is re-invested in grassrooots hense the good club house and playing facilities all over Ireland.
That said I think the GAA should look at this in the future. I also think they should make a donation to the fund.
Anyone know what is the capacity of the Rugby pitch in Cork? Where the play some interpro games? Is this an option?
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8k so not much more than Turners Cross
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If every person that moaned and bitched about the game on social media about the game not being played in the Pairc donated €5 than that would make a big difference
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It would of course. So would the GAA not being dinosaurs. That would help a great deal too
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The money the GAA make from these events is re-invested in grassrooots hense the good club house and playing facilities all over Ireland
And the huge amount of grants the GAA get from the taxpayer. Let's not lose sight of that here
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Wouldn’t disagree with you but it’s not the GAA’s fault that the FAI have cowsheds up and down the country.
The GAA won’t be giving in on this one
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The FAI are nowhere near as well looked after by the taxpayer and you know that very well.
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Where are the proceeds going?
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A mix between is a family and a charity for fighting cancer afaik
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The guy was a professional soccer player and I hope he earned a lot of money in his career. I am sure there are many young breadwinners in the GAA who tragically succumb to cancer every year leaving very straitened financial situations behind them. Shouldn’t they be looked after by the Association?
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Same as the grants available to F.A.I. Or Bohs and every other league of Ireland club.
The vat paid on the building of Croke park was more than the grants recieved. Big employment accrued accrued across a number of Irish companies also.
The GAA have strict guidelines as to how the association works and it has proven over the last 135 years it is working fine. The F.A.I have fckd up time after time and then come crying the poor mouth and expect everyone else to bail them out. The lads organising the match knew the rules and I just wonder if this is a bit of a publicity stunt from them. Ya know the Cork lads can stir it up like no one else.
Why dont the F.A.I go and develop another ground be it Turners cross, Longford, United park or Terryland park?
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