A full house in Clon proved why rural venues are better for derbiesSATURDAY evening in Clonakilty was a great example of why more big county championship games should be played at rural venues. As a venue, Páirc Uí Rinn ticks plenty of boxes but with a large capacity it means that a crowd can be lost there. Obviously, Páirc Uí Chaoimh or Páirc Uí Rinn make sense for all-city ties or the double-header on Saturday where three city clubs were joined by Midleton, but they don’t have to be the only option. Recent years have seen Páirc Uí Rinn used for all-Carbery county SFC semi-finals, but, with Clon showing itself capable of hosting an event like Saturday, it must surely be considered for any future such occasions. The calls will also grow for it to be used for a Cork football league game or two.

Source: Evening echo September 04, 2018 18:00 UTC