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Surprised their isnt a thread on this.

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/it-is-considered-as-an-intrinsic-part-of-irish-culture-hurling-and-camogie-recognised-as-protected-cultural-activities-by-unesco-37577185.html

Great recognition.

However does this give outsiders a say in how its run?

As you may or may not be aware as a charity fundraiser a Man U XI plays a Celtic/Ireland XI, usual celebrity infux, to raise funds for charity and the family of Liam Miller.

The organisers asked could they use Pairc Ui Caoimh and were turned down. Game is in Turners Cross and will generate a lot less. Similar story happened in Omagh when the GAA refused to allow a game to raise money for the families.

So what do we think? The rules are the rules? Or with the €30m the taxpayer put into the venue should common sense applied and a gesture made? Especially as its a fundraiser. The PR isnt great.

Discuss