Congress to Consider Rugby World Cup Role

[Lar Naparka]

I think the GAA stands to lose more by refusing to cooperate with the IRFU on this one than it would by allowing its grounds to be used. It's a repeat of the situation we had in 2007 when Croke Park was opened to the IRFU/FAI to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.
Apart from the financial benefits, it was a major public relations boost for the Association.
Liam O'Neill has just announced (RTE News) that the GAA has been approached and the CC is to undertake a feasibility study to examine the proposals.
Go for it, Liam! 

[Syferus]

Lets the grounds off the Laois, Liam!

[seafoid]

I think the GAA should go for it. Spend the money on taking care of  players properly the way the rubby crowd do.

[ONeill]

When will the GAA and its members stop worrying about other sports? We're a paranoid organisation.

[rrhf]

Just think of the fireworks display

[stephenite]

A No brainer.

Might be a handy way of easing some existing debt issues? Get McHale park on that list

[Syferus]

A No brainer.

Might be a handy way of easing some existing debt issues? Get McHale park on that list

Ah Jayus. First the Connacht final, next the World Cup Final? Where will it end??

[mayogodhelpus@gmail.com]

A No brainer.

Might be a handy way of easing some existing debt issues? Get McHale park on that list

Ah Jayus. First the Connacht final, next the World Cup Final? Where will it end??

Proposed landing spot for the Martian's Earth Rover.

[Hardy]

Definitely not. First impressions are lasting.

[stephenite]

Definitely not. First impressions are lasting.

That's the point.

[Farrandeelin]

I personally am against it. However, I suppose it will get the go ahead. If Ireland gets the rugby world cup it won't change my attitude towards the game of rugby one bit.

[stephenite]

I personally am against it.

Out of interest, why?

[neilthemac]

having thought about it, I'm now not so sure.

when would the World Cup be played? During the GAA season?

what sort of funding would the event get?

What benefit would it have for the GAA?

What would the GAA do with any profit?

[Two Hands FFS]

Do it and charge them a fortune. Not the GAA's fault that the Rugby people arent organised enough

[Syferus]

Do it and charge them a fortune. Not the GAA's fault that the Rugby people arent organised enough

That's an incredibly cute thing to say when it's the GAA that has nearly a dozen white elephant stadiums that are hardly ever filled. It's rugby that's better organised on this front.