The GAA has allayed fears that the Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch won’t be up to scratch for the Munster SHC games in May and insisted it could yet host a number of Allianz League games. A statement released on Monday last described the playing surface for last weekend’s league games as ‘unacceptable’ and confirmed the February 16 Cork/Clare NHL game has been switched to Páirc Uí Rinn. Peter McKenna, the GAA’s stadium and commercial director, said it’s too early to presume that all league games scheduled for Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be moved elsewhere. “You need grass species that respond well to growing in shadow,” he said. I don’t see any problem with the [Cork] pitch, once we get in to replace it effectively.”It’s the latest headache relating to the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh, which has experienced a significant overrun in terms of building costs.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2019 00:00 UTC