Cork GAA chief on Páirc Uí Chaoimh - 'Passing the debt onto the next generation doesn't bear thinking'
Kevin O'Donovan . Image: James Crombie/INPHO CORK GAA CHIEF executive Kevin O’Donovan has revealed his unhappiness at ‘false rumours’ that circulated this year surrounding the county’s senior teams, which he feels sought to create a divide between the players and the county board.
“One disappointing aspect which was common to both the “Páirc Uí Rinn or nowhere” saga and the aftermath of the hurlers’ defeat to Galway were the false rumours pedaled“Unfortunately, such mischief making was clearly designed to create a divide between players and the Board and certainly had no motive in the betterment of Cork hurling or football.”“For the Cork senior footballers, a dreadful start to the year with injuries and poor performances didn’t bode well for a successful season.
“While many felt that the subsequent championship exit to Galway showed a return of previous failings, anyone present in Thurles that day would have to hold a different view. Quite simply, the courage and fight shown by players on a day when everything that could go wrong, did go wrong, showed that this group clearly has unfinished business.
Club gate receipts topped €1.5m for 2022 and there was an overall end of year surplus totalling €679,590. “The visits of Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Westlife brought a whole new audience to the stadium, while the historical opening for the Rugby match between Munster and South Africa showed how much things have changed. Our sincere thanks to Central Council for granting the necessary authority.
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