Fireworks display planned for league opener
07 January 2009
The GAA will spend close to EUR500,000 on a fireworks display before the start of the opening National Football League game between Dublin and Tyrone at Croke Park on January 31.
The glamour tie, which will be played under floodlights (throw-in 7.30pm) and broadcast live on Setanta, will mark the beginning of the GAA's 125th anniversary celebrations with live music and a fireworks display. Given the current economic climate, however, the cost of the display is sure to be questioned by clubs and county boards around the county.
When the two sides also met in the opening game of the 2007 NFL at Croke Park for the official unveiling of the new floodlights, a near capacity crowd of 81,678 was present. However, only a small percentage of the crowd was present for the 'switching on' of the floodlights and a performance by Tuam band The Saw Doctors beforehand.
07 January 2009
The GAA will spend close to EUR500,000 on a fireworks display before the start of the opening National Football League game between Dublin and Tyrone at Croke Park on January 31.
The glamour tie, which will be played under floodlights (throw-in 7.30pm) and broadcast live on Setanta, will mark the beginning of the GAA's 125th anniversary celebrations with live music and a fireworks display. Given the current economic climate, however, the cost of the display is sure to be questioned by clubs and county boards around the county.
When the two sides also met in the opening game of the 2007 NFL at Croke Park for the official unveiling of the new floodlights, a near capacity crowd of 81,678 was present. However, only a small percentage of the crowd was present for the 'switching on' of the floodlights and a performance by Tuam band The Saw Doctors beforehand.