Croke Park may remain Open

[Tankie]

Just goes to show what a bunch of liers the open up croke park campaign supporters were. The people against it were shot down when they said that once the doors were open they wouldnt close again. The answer was this would never happen and they just wanted to ensure that the Irish sportsmen like Stephen Ireland and Kevin Kilbane didnt have to play abroad.

ahh would you ever get a life. if it upsets you that much i'l vote for it to be closed if we're asked in the club as I have my tickets for LR sorted so would be more than happy not to watch rugby in Croker again!

[Hound]

I don't think the FAI or IRFU would ever use Croker when new Lansdowne is available.

However it would be nonsensical to revert to a no foreign games position.

If there are opportunities to rent it out to create additional funds, we should definitely take it. If the soccer lads make a World Cup or European championship playoff, then Croker would probably be used as these always clash with the Autumn rugby internationals. Perhaps it could also be used if a rugby world cup was played in these parts. Otherwise it would be very rare, but I think we'd be foolish not to keep our options open.

[Zapatista]

Just goes to show what a bunch of liers the open up croke park campaign supporters were. The people against it were shot down when they said that once the doors were open they wouldnt close again. The answer was this would never happen and they just wanted to ensure that the Irish sportsmen like Stephen Ireland and Kevin Kilbane didnt have to play abroad.

I don't think they were liars, just short sighted.

Another strange one I heard was "the GAA should want to show the stadium off to the world".
That's like asking a child-
-Run upstairs and get my watch
-No
-I'll time you to see how long it takes
-OK

[Hound]

Just goes to show what a bunch of liers the open up croke park campaign supporters were. The people against it were shot down when they said that once the doors were open they wouldnt close again. The answer was this would never happen and they just wanted to ensure that the Irish sportsmen like Stephen Ireland and Kevin Kilbane didnt have to play abroad.

I don't think they were liars, just short sighted.

Utter nonsense. Again.

[Zapatista]

Just goes to show what a bunch of liers the open up croke park campaign supporters were. The people against it were shot down when they said that once the doors were open they wouldnt close again. The answer was this would never happen and they just wanted to ensure that the Irish sportsmen like Stephen Ireland and Kevin Kilbane didnt have to play abroad.

I don't think they were liars, just short sighted.

Utter nonsense. Again.

How so? They did say it would only be for the duration of the redevelopment of LR. It now looks like it could go on forever. That was short sighted IMHO unless of course Tyrone Dreamer was right and it was a lie.

[Hardy]

It can only "go on forever" (or, more reasonably, be extended) if democratically mandated. What's the problem?

[Zapatista]

It can only "go on forever" (or, more reasonably, be extended) if democratically mandated. What's the problem?

No problem Hardy. I just think it was short sighted to think the debate would end with the completion of LR.

[magpie seanie]

It's a decision for the GAA via Congress if a Motion appears on the clár.
However I too doubt if the FAI or the Buggers would move their games out of LR as they would not make any extra money while their own place wouldnt be earning anything.

By the way Tommy Kenoy in last week's Ros Herald said that the 2 most memorable events of his life were
1- Ros Minors All Ireland win in Ennis and
2 - The Ireland/England ploughing Rugby game in Croke Park. ...
I wont list his comments on item 2 as Orangeman/Mid Louth and a few others would likely die of a fit ..

Tommy Kenoy must have a sad life.

[ziggysego]

The IFRU has ruled out rugby and soccer being played in Croke Park after the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road in  2010.

[Jinxy]

Takes the heat off the GAA anyway.
It'll be interesting to see what happens if a motion is passed to extend the arrangement and the IRFU still dig their heels in.

[stiffler]

The IFRU has ruled out rugby and soccer being played in Croke Park after the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road in  2010.

I dont think the IRFU has the authority to tell the soccer heads what to do!!

[ziggysego]

Don't shoot the messenger

[stiffler]

Don't shoot the messenger

Source?

[ziggysego]

IRFU rules out further Croke deal

Irish RFU chief executive Philip Browne has ruled out any prospect of rugby and soccer internationals being played at Croke Park after 2010.

GAA President Nickey Brennan had hinted that non-GAA sports could be played at Croke Park after the opening of the redeveloped Lansdowne Road next year.

"Are we going to be moving matches to Croke Park? The answer is no," Browne told the Irish Times.

The current Croke Park deal is scheduled to conclude next year.

That arrangement allows the IRFU and the Football Association of Ireland to play internationals at Croke Park until the completion of the Lansdowne Road redevelopment.

The Lansdowne Road project is expected to be completed by April of next year.

"The reality is Lansdowne Road has been built on the premise that we will play our full fixture list there," added Browne.

Earlier this week, GAA president Brennan said that the arrangement with the IRFU and the FAI had "gone extremely well".

"That is from a logistical, as well as sporting point of view."

Brennan made the comments following the revelation that Clare GAA officials had called for Croke Park to be made open to other sports beyond 2010.

Clare have put forward a motion to that effect which is in line to be voted on at the GAA's annual Congress in April.

Sourced BBCi: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/irish/7821904.stm

[stiffler]

fair dues